Tourism Shizuoka Japan has produced a new video collection focused on specific tours offering an immersive journey through the prefecture’s stunning landscape, culture and heritage. The videos are available on the YouTube channel Explore Shizuoka here .
The collection consists of eleven one-minute videos highlighting various tours such as walking tours, cooking experiences, authentic...
Located one hour by bullet train from Tokyo, the prefecture of Shizuoka has welcomed a set of new ecotourism experiences focused on supporting the local communities and small independent producers of green tea, wasabi and soya beans. If you are looking for things to do in Shizuoka, with a focus on food, these activities are for you.
Unforgettable Travel Company urges Japan travellers to look 'further afield', as popular seasons sell out
The Unforgettable Travel Company (UTC) has confirmed its Japanese 'cherry blossom' tours, in March and April 2023, have now sold out. The luxury, private tour specialist has also said its 'autumn colour months', in October and November this year, may also sell out shortly.
A bucket-list-worthy travel adventure: Japan in 2023
Reopening to tourism at the beginning of October, the new year presents the perfect opportunity to plan a trip to Japan. Independent travel and visa waivers have been resumed, and the country's daily arrival cap and testing requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers have been eliminated. Now, new hotels and exciting developments are...
In the longevity hotspot of Okinawa, a designated ‘blue zone’ for life expectancy and boasting one of the longest-living populations in the world, it seems more appropriate to celebrate Vegannually rather than Veganuary, as there is no denying that following a vegan diet, prevalent in Okinawan culture, comes with a wealth of benefits. Indeed, Okinawa’s food culture is believed to be a key...
The prefecture of Shizuoka, home to the iconic Mount Fuji and located just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, boasts an array of impressive tourism landmarks by famous Japanese architects, perfect for travellers with a keen interest in design. Below Tourism Shizuoka Japan highlights some of the best works from ryokans and restaurants to museums and lookout spots for a design-led travel...
Okinawa is gearing up for the cherry blossom season with a series of events and festivals to welcome visitors keen to witness the earliest showing of this magical display. Thanks to its subtropical climate, the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa enjoys the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in the whole of Japan with some seen as early as mid-January, and they do not only arrive earlier but...
Okinawa, Japan’s subtropical, southernmost prefecture, is set to welcome the launch of two new properties, further bolstering its tourism offering now that Japan’s borders have re-opened to all international visitors. ‘NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI’ will be a unique, one-room location built on a 9.9 square kilometre site located on the coast of Ishigaki Island, whereas Watermark Hotel and Resorts...
The prefecture of Shizuoka, home to the iconic Mount Fuji and located just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, has been gearing up for the return of international tourism and welcomed over ten new openings and a selection of experiences between 2020 and 2022. With the welcome news that Japan’s borders have reopened, allowing visa-free travel to both groups and independent travellers from...
