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Escape the Cold in Yamagata’s Famous Hot Spring Town |
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With its heavy snow and old-world atmosphere, Ginzan Onsen reminds visitors of an earlier time. Founded on a former silver mine site in rural Yamagata, Ginzan Onsen’s resorts cater to discerning guests with a taste for old-world atmosphere. Here you can step back in time and unwind amidst the heavenly scenery and soothing hot spring baths. Wooden ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) line the river to create picturesque scenes more evocative of a Taisho period (1912-26) novel than a modern resort. It’s a long way from big city life and well worth the trip. |
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Tohoku - A Journey Through Japan’s Deep North |
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Here is Tohoku, the northern part of Japan’s main island, Honshu. It starts just an hour and a half from Tokyo, but it feels less like a different country than a more intense version of the Japan you know. Tohoku is a region of wild mountains, heavy skies, and yet there’s also a certain lightness and grace in the traditions you experience and in the people you meet. It’s the kind of place where the Japanese go to feel more connected to their roots, to feel more Japanese. It’s the kind of place where you, the visitor, are also welcomed behind the sliding door. |
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Top Three Places to Welcome the New Year in Japan! |
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Wherever you are in the world, New Year’s Eve is undoubtedly a time of special significance. And Japanese New Year is special in its own right. Over New Year’s Eve and the New Year holiday, a wide range of events are held and people use these as an opportunity to put the old year behind them and pray for happiness in the New Year. Many of these events make very enjoyable sightseeing activities, and offer a chance to enjoy special experiences. Here we introduce three festivities that will give you a taste of the New Year holiday in Japan. |
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The Efforts for Sustainable Travel in Kyoto |
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Kyoto City has been taking top initiatives in promoting and incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals’ principles into projects in diverse fields, including promotion of tourism.
Kyoto ranked No.1, and No.2 for the Nikkei survey of the local governments' SDGs benchmarks announced in January 2021.
GOOD NATURE HOTEL was the first in the world to be certified according to the WELL Certification standards for hotels, as a building made with consideration to the environment and health. The Ace Hotel Kyoto has been practicing sustainability strategies since its grand opening in June 2020. |
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JAL Guide to Japan – Inspire your Future Japan Travel! |
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Dreaming of visiting Japan? Check out the JAL Guide to Japan to find exciting travel itineraries that match your interests and will inspire your next future gateway! You'll find relaxing wellness excursions, thrilling outdoor adventures and everything in between. And, be sure to check out trending must-visit destinations across Japan, and special JAL travel offers to help you get there.
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Japan Hiking Highlights: The Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo Trail |
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by Oku Japan
from $6,325 (Land Only) |
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It’s the tour you’ve asked us for – a combination of the must-see cities of Kyoto and Tokyo, with highlights of Japan’s best loved trails – the Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo! Enjoy a combination of more relaxed hiking with cultural discovery, more included meals, and special experiences, as you walk the trail with one of our expert local guides. |
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Small Group Tour: Classic Japan |
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by InsideJapan Tours
from $5,382 per person (Land Only) |
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Imagine basking in a hot spring bath at the foot of Mount Fuji, drinking sake with an apprentice geisha in Kyoto or seeing Tokyo from the water as you cruise down the Sumida River. This tour collects the best of Japan's classic cultural and natural locations. |
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Highlights of Tohoku Region (11 day / 10 night) |
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The Tohoku region consists of 6 Prefectures. Each prefecture carries its own unique nature and traditional crafts. Tohoku offers an endless variety of places to explore, from remote mountain villages and deep forests to scenic coastal towns, all within easy reach from Tokyo. Please contact JTB for more details. |
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Useful Travel Information |
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Visit our advisory information page for Japan-related Coronavirus information, as well as updates regarding travel and tourism to Japan. Please check our Japan Safe Travel twitter account for live updates @JapanSafeTravel. We also operate a 24/7 hotline specifically for tourists with service in English for any questions, concerns, or emergencies at +81-50-3816-2787.
• JNTO Japan Visitors Hotline: +81-50-3816-2787 (24/7)
• JNTO Japan Official Travel App: https://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/eng/about.html |
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Publisher: Japan National Tourism Organization
URL: www.japan.travel/en/us
New York Office
One Grand Central Place, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 448, New York, NY 10165
email: infonyc@jnto.go.jp
Los Angeles Office
707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 4325, Los Angeles, CA 90017
email: infolax@jnto.go.jp |
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