Save Money While Traveling! The SHORYUDO Bus Pass is the Must-Have Ticket for a Trip Through Central Japan

The SHORYUDO Bus Pass, created especially for foreigners, can save you up to 50% off bus fares and can be used for a number of days. Centrip will teach you how to use “SHORYUDO Bus Pass” to enjoy Central Japan. This guide includes model courses designed by Centrip, as well as instructions for how to book and use the bus pass.

Nakasendo: Walk along the Snowy Yogawa-michi Walking Trail

While the best-known route on the Nakasendo walk is the Magome Pass between Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku, we decided to walk the Yogawa-michi Walking Trail. This route does not have the glamour of tourist attractions, but it gives you a deep sense of the atmosphere of the old Nakasendo and its Japanese character.

Iga, Come and Meet Ninja

Iga, the Ninja's hometown, is the best place to meet ninja. Many attractions are focused on ninja; a ninja museum to visit, ninja shows to watch, and ninja costumes to walk around.

Enjoy Rainy Days: 16 Attractions for Rainy Days in Central Japan

A long-awaited overseas travel suddenly ruined by rain? Don't worry, we've got you covered! there are still other attractions in Nagoya that can be enjoyed no matter what the weather is.

Delicious and Instant: Eight Types of Chubu Noodles

Many people come to Japan for fun and buy instant noodles as souvenirs, or take them back to their hotels for a midnight snack. In Chubu (Nagoya), there are many types of instant noodles, only available locally. They range from famous instant noodles made by local companies to versions made by popular restaurants. We've gone ahead and sampled them all for you. So join us as we chow down on eight delicious instant noodles from the central part of Japan!

An Invitation from the Hydrangeas in June

It is always the colorful hydrangeas blooming in the corner of paths which keep me in a cheerful mood.