Like this post? Help us by sharing it! A fact that surprises people about Japan? Over 70% of the country is covered in mountains. And though hiking isn’t necessarily the first pastime that springs to mind for most people when planning a Japan holiday, between the dramatically diverse landscapes, unique Japanese twists (bear bells, vending machines in unlikely places and […]
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Hiking the fairy-tale forests of Yakushima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Outdoor enthusiast, and Japan travel expert, Kester explores the beautiful island of Yakushima, encountering monkeys, mountains and tangled forests along the way. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
My favourite group tour: Kyushu Elements
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Mark (far right) with one of his Kyushu Elements tour groups
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Mark is a tour leader for Inside Japan. Though he is now based in Tokyo, he spent three years in Fukuoka, on Kyushu Island, and considers it one of his favourite places in Japan. Here, he explains his love for Kyushu – and why Kyushu Elements is […]
7 reasons to visit magical Yakushima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Yakushima is a firm favourite amongst the InsideJapan team. With lush rainforest, coral reefs, beautiful beaches and fascinating wildlife – this certainly isn’t the Japan you’re used to seeing in films and on TV! Here are a few reasons why you should buy plane ticket, pack your […]
Earth’s Enchanted Islands: An Insiders guide
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Stellar's sea eagles in Hokkaido
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In this blog post, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the recent BBC2 documentary series entitled ‘Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands’. Here at InsideJapan Tours, we have an amazingly talented and knowledgeable team of individuals. One ex-staff member in particular, Ester De Roij, is someone who has gone […]
My Favourite Places in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As my time in Japan nears its end I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite places I’ve visited over the past eight months. Ranging from Okinawa in the far south to the peaks of Nagano, I think these places really demonstrate the diversity that Japan […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As my time in Japan nears its end I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite places I’ve visited over the past eight months. Ranging from Okinawa in the far south to the peaks of Nagano, I think these places really demonstrate the diversity that Japan […]