Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When The Telegraph journalist, Gemma Knight-Gilani, saw our Hidden Zen trip, she was so excited by the itinerary, it became part of her honeymoon. Fresh from her ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As Kyoto, and specifically its geisha district, Gion, becomes more and more popular with foreign visitors, it’s important to understand the impact on geisha ...

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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Alastair Donnelly, one of our founders, shares his thoughts on over-tourism in Kyoto “In the past week there have been some striking headlines regarding tourism ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Think of winter in Japan and you’ll likely imagine snow-dusted mountain peaks, dancing red-crowned cranes, freezing icebreaker cruises, or easing into a steaming ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When The Telegraph journalist, Gemma Knight-Gilani, saw our Hidden Zen trip, she was so excited by the itinerary, it became part of her honeymoon. Fresh from her ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The meticulousness that drives the craftsman’s spirit, or shokunin kishitsu, has made the arts and crafts of Japan famous worldwide. In this blog, I would like ...

The most important thing we can do to improve our service is listen to what our customers have to say, which is why you can now read their comments unedited on our website. Upon returning from Japan ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Dates available for Winter Highlights 2025 — Book now! Nobody knows our Small Group Tours better than the people who lead them. We have a fantastic group of ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having led small group tours all over Japan Charlea has been asked a fair few questions, but “are geisha prostitutes?” come up again and again. She takes us back ...

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The ‘art island’ of Naoshima on the Seto Inland Sea is a must-visit for art lovers, particularly during the Setouchi Art Triennale. Travel consultant Natalie ...