Naraijuku: Enjoy the old streetscape in this post town located between Edo and Kyoto

If you are a fan of Shogunate Japan and wish to enjoy the atmospheres of the Edo era, Naraijuku is just the right destination for you.

Five Luxury Camping Sites in Central Japan

Join us as we introduce you to the joy of Glamping in Central Japan, where the prep is taken out of the equation so you can rest, relax, and reinvigorate yourself in style.

The Ancient Art of Cormorant Fishing in Gifu City

The ancient art of cormorant fishing has been practiced along the pristine Nagara River in Gifu City for more than 1,300 years. Known as ukai in Japanese, this traditional fishing method uses trained cormorant birds to catch sweet river fish, called ayu.

Living in Tune with the Sea, Toba City, Mie

As an island nation, the people of Japan have lived with the sea since ancient times. They understand the ocean and are continuously utilizing its resources without depleting them. One such town that has inherited this way of life continues to develop it. Join us as we introduce Toba City, a city that lives in tune with the sea.

Aquaignis, Where Water Meets Fire: Hot Springs and Fine Dining

Aquaignis noyama Onsen with its fine dining, weekend markets, guest house villas, and farms is a pleasant hot spring resort situated in Komono with the impressive Suzuka Seven mountains as a backdrop.

2 Days 1 night in Fukuji Onsen and Kamikochi hiking trip from Nagoya

Fukuji Onsen is inside Okuhida-onsengo, the famous hot spring area, surrounded by Northern Japan Alps in Gifu prefecture. From Fukuji Onsen, it provides easy access to Kamikochi, one of the most popular hiking trails in Japan. Both Fukuji Onsen and Kamikochi are in the Chubu Sangaku National Park.

Shio no Michi: Walking Japan's Ancient Salt Road

While Japan’s Nakasendo and Kumano Kodo receive a lot of well-deserved attention as the country’s two most celebrated walking routes, you may be surprised to hear that there is another major yet relatively-unknown historic trail located right here in central Japan: the Shio no Michi. Despite being a beautiful and fascinating route on par with the Nakasendo and Kumano Kodo in terms of historical and cultural significance, a lack of information and infrastructure have kept it from achieving the same level of notoriety. Although it might not be ready for its mainstream debut, it is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by intrepid travelers.