Suggested Tours

is a good place to see a panoramic view of Osaka from above. This uniquely-looking building was chosen as one of the 20 most attractive buildings of in the world by a British publisher, along with Spain’s Sagrada Familia and India’s Taj Mahal.

is the symbol of Osaka. It was originally built in the late 16th century by Hideyoshi, the samurai warrior who reunited Japan after over 100 years of civil wars. Though the current castle has been totally rebuilt twice, but it is still a must-see in Osaka.

is the first state Buddhist temple originally built in the late 6th century. Buddhism was embraced here officially for the first time by the Japanese Government. If we visit the temple by 11am in the morning, you can see the daily Buddhist ritual.

is known as Osaka’s Kitchen which used to cater for many restaurants in the area. You can taste many kinds of foods from blow-fish to Kobe beef here.  Animation St. and Kitchenware St.  are also nearby.

is Osaka’s answer to Times Square. There are numerous restaurants and shops to choose from. The whole area will be lit by neon lights in the evening. This is the most characteristic part of Osaka which you cannot miss.

Established in the early 7th century by a powerful aristocrat from the Korean peninsula. The place is famous for thousands of picturesque torii gates. It appeared in such films as “Memoirs of a Geisha” and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan.

is one of the major Zen Buddhist Temples in Kyoto, and a particularly popular place to see autumn leaves in Kyoto. Komyoin, one of its sub-temples, has a beautiful dry landscape stone garden designed by Shigemori Mirei.

is famous for 1,001 Bodhisattva statues standing together in the longest wooden structure building in the world. Simply breathtaking.

a world heritage site built in the late 8th century, has a stunning view of a grand wooden stage. A good place to see cherry blossoms in spring. There are lively stone paved slopes filled with many interesting souvenir shops on the way. This area is also famous for Kiyomizu-style ceramics.

The heart of geiko(geisha) and maiko culture in Kyoto. We may be able to bump into them on their way to their jobs in the evening.

has about 100 wild monkeys. Need to walk up the hill for 20 minutes, and baby monkeys are waiting to be fed by you.

means Heavenly Dragon Temple. It is one of the biggest Zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto. Sitting in front of a world heritage garden will make you forget all about time.

is one of the most familiar sites in Kyoto. A great place to take Instagram photos, but if you close your eyes, you may be able to listen to the sound of bamboos whispering.

(Aka Silver Pavilion) was built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the grandson of Yoshimitsu, who built Golden Pavilion in the 15th century. He was Shogun, the head of samurai warriors, yet he was not interested in politics, but obsessed with the arts. This place has an enormous influence on such Japanese arts as the tea ceremony and flower arrangement.

The pleasant 2km stone path from Ginkakuji to Nanzenji Temple. It is particularly a popular walk during the cherry blossom season. The name comes from a local philosopher who used to walk this path every day on the way to Kyoto University.

is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto. Originally established in the 13th century, the temple is famous for the massive main gate, rock gardens and the Roman-style aqueduct.

is a private garden of Yamagata Aritomo, who was a prime minister of Japan. This typical Japanese garden is small, but just beautiful to stroll around or to look at.

Built in 1997, this is a stunning example of modern Japanese architecture. A panoramic view of central Kyoto from the top. The evening illumination of projection mapping on huge stairs is worth a look. Also, there is a ramen street on the 10th floor where you can choose the ramen soup of your choice from the northern areas of Japan to southern Japan.

offers an opportunity to look at the residence of Japanese emperors until 1868.

is the Shogun’s Residence in Kyoto during the Edo Period. This is the place where the era of the last Samurai Dynasty started and ended.

is Kyoto’s kitchen, and there are many good places to eat and drink. Kyoto’s main shopping area. with two major department stores, is nearby.

is an attractive Japanese garden near Todaiji Temple. We can stroll around peaceful gardens from two different periods.

Originally built in the 8th century, Todaiji Temple is known for one of the biggest wooden structure buildings in the world. Inside, the Great Buddha is waiting for you.

is famous for 2,000 stone lanterns and 1,000 hanging lanterns. The 1,500 deer you see everywhere in Nara are known as the messengers of gods of this shrine.
Other places of interests in Nara: Horyuji Temple, Murohji Temple, Mt. Yoshino

is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. The shrine is worshipped as a guardian of health. On weekends, many weddings are held here.

became a UNESCO’s world heritage site in 1993, the first one in Japan. Built 400 years ago, it has never become a battlefield, unlike other castles in Japan, it has kept its original castle keep. Kokoen is a mixture of nice gardens of different styles next to Himeji Castle. If you have any energy left, Engyoji, on the mountain, is a peaceful retreat to visit. It became a shooting location site for many films, including Tom Cruise’s Last Samurai.

is a Buddhist monastery deep in the mountains established 1,200 years ago. Women were not allowed to come here until 1906. There are many temples which you can stay overnight.

is famous for Itsukushima Shrine Torii gate on the sea.