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Japan Travel Updates May 2021
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Current COVID-19 Advisory Information

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Tokushima – Travels in Iya ~In the Words of Alex Kerr~

 

Miyoshi City is happy to announce a new tourism promotional video featuring Alex Kerr.
Introducing the hidden charms of the Iya Valley!
In recent years, the secluded Iya visited by intrepid travelers from around the world and its allure is presented by East Asian culture researcher Alex Kerr.
In the video, Alex journeys through the valley to detail Iya’s history and culture, including many aspects and experiences which are relatively unknown and undiscovered. Please enjoy these intimately revealing “Travels in Iya”.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UfWppZqvP8 

Hyogo

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Hyogo – Kinosaki Onsen: A Cozy Hot Spring Getaway

 

Kinosaki Onsen is a 1300-year-old hot spring town just 2.5 hours from Kyoto and 3 hours from Osaka by JR train. With 7 public bathhouses and surrounded by beautiful mountains and the Sea of Japan, this onsen town and its surrounding areas are a quiet, relaxing place away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Visitors stroll through town in yukata (light cotton kimono) along the picturesque canal and go onsen-hopping.
 
As a DMO closely linked to the local community, we would like to help you create tours in Kinosaki Onsen and its surrounding areas for your clients.

 

Visit us at: https://visitkinosaki.com/

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Hiroshima

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Kochi – Iwamoto-ji Temple

 

Ohenro is the traditional name for the Shikoku Pilgrimage, the journey to 88 temples around the island taken by the Buddhist monk Kukai around 1200 years ago. One does not have to be a Buddhist to walk this pilgrimage, everyone is welcome to follow in the footsteps of Kukai, regardless of nationality or religion. Among the 16 temples in Kochi Prefecture, the 37th temple Iwamoto-ji is one of few temples offering the stay and its inner hall ceiling with 575 paintings is noteworthy. Recently it started to offer various experience programs including homa rituals to temple yoga!

 

Learn more: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/activities/10432

Nagano

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Ehime – Ehime Presentation


Ehime offers a full range of leisure activities to take in amid the breathtaking scenery of the calm, natural beauty of its sea and mountain surroundings. With its many sites offering visitors a taste of local history and culture, such as the Dogo Onsen Honkan which was awarded 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, Ehime features the charms of nature and culture alike. Visitors will be warmly welcomed with the spirit of omotenashi (hospitality) that has long characterized the local Shikoku Henro pilgrimage’s cultural traditions.

Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/Z1BGSd3gJjQ

Learn more at: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/en/

Hotel Updates
Air & Rail Updates
Tour Specials

Island & Cruise Adventure, Inc.

Hammerhead Shark Diving Mikomoto Izu & Tokyo Kamakura Izu Tour 7 days $2900

Please contact: yasuko@islandcruiseadventure.com for full details

JTB USA Inc.
Sapporo Snow Festival

Agent Commission $100 per person

Oku Japan

Japan Hiking Highlights: The Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo Trail

Commissionable for travel agents - contact us for details

Samurai Tours

Enjoy the good life Japanese style on one of our three onsen tours!

10% commission plus a 10% discount - include coupon code “ONSEN” at registration

SITA World Tours

$150 off per couple on SITA's 12-day Culture and Cuisine tour

Standard Commission 12% - higher commissions available for agents from preferred consortia

Supera Tours

2022 Japan dates now available

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