|
Japan Travel Updates March 2023 |
|
|
|
|
Japan Safe Travel Twitter – Stay Up to Date
|
|
|
Educational Tools & Resources |
|
|
Visit Kinosaki – Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass
|
|
|
Carefully curated with Kinosaki Onsen's most popular activities at the forefront, the Kinosaki Must-Visits Pass is an all-inclusive pass for Kinosaki's must-see attractions and shops. Pass holders will receive a round-trip ticket on the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway up to Onsenji Temple (the guardian Buddhist temple of Kinosaki Onsen) with admission to temple grounds and the adjacent Kinosaki Museum of Art.
Additionally, the pass also provides the opportunity to take a craft break at Kamiya Mingei and learn the art form of mugiwara zaiku (straw craft), a traditional Japanese craft that is only found and experienced in Kinosaki Onsen.
|
|
|
|
|
Kochi Prefecture – Cycling the Shimanto River Valley
|
|
|
The Shimanami Kaido (between Ehime and Hiroshima Pref.) may be the route that comes to mind as a cycling destination in Japan but how about a bit more off-the-beaten-path destination? Located on the southern part of Shikoku Island, Kochi Prefecture offers cyclists diverse and magnificent views of the countryside along the coastline of the Pacific, the Shimanto River Valley. Get inspired from our new page for your client’s next trip to Japan!
Contact Kochi Visitors & Convention Association (KVCA): inbound@kvca.jp
|
|
|
|
|
Kyoto City Tourism – The Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar
|
|
|
With sakura season quickly approaching, the Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar will publish relevant updates on the status of the flowers to help visitors comfortably navigate the city and enjoy all the spectacular cherry blossom locations. The calendar will not only help guests see all the different varieties of cherry blossoms at their peak, but will also provide information about the current state of Kyoto's cherry blossoms across the entire city, ensuring picture-perfect opportunities.
|
|
|
|
|
Explore Shizuoka – Hike Hakone Hachiri (New Five-Day Tokaido Tour)
|
|
|
Local guides will immerse guests in authentic history, culture and nature on this 5-day tour. The tour consists of a day and a half of hiking, and three days of leisurely exploring. With scenic views of glorious Mount Fuji, delicious green tea, and tours of Hamamatsu Castle, this tour truly encompasses the best of Shizuoka.
|
|
|
|
|
Goway
Signature Japan
Travel Agent Commission Starts at 10% on the land with different tiers for preferred partners
|
|
|
|
Planning Incentive Trips?
JNTO is here to help! We can provide you with updated information, advice, brochures, and more to make yours a trip to remember. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office between 9 AM and 5 PM Pacific Standard Time. We look forward to assisting you!
JNTO Hotline: (213) 623-1952
|
|
|
|
|
Learn about Japan and become a Japan Travel Specialist (JTS)
Will your customers be able to find you when they click on that link from our website? If you have registered as a Japan Travel Specialist, the answer is yes. Just watch a few educational videos and take three short quizzes to become part of our JTS Program. See the website for details.
You can also contact our office for travel brochures and language handbooks. Please e-mail infolax@jnto.go.jp for more information. |
|
|
|
|
THE FINE PRINT/LEGAL STUFF
Information is provided in this Japan Travel Update as a courtesy to readers of this newsletter. Though JNTO endeavors to ensure the information is accurate, users of the information are to act on such using their own judgment and at their own risk. Neither JNTO nor any holder of a copyright to the information shall be held responsible in any way whatsoever for any loss or misunderstanding, either direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of utilizing the information. |
|
|
|
|
| | |
| |
|
|
|
|