Follow a 1,400-year-old pilgrimage guided by an authentic Yamabushi mountain ascetic. Stay overnight at a traditional shukubo temple lodge, savor exquisite shojin ryori cuisine, and climb the 2,446 stone steps of Mount Haguro on a transformative journey through Japan's sacred mountains.

A 1,400-year-old, uninterrupted path of spiritual practice, led by a true mountain hermit, involves climbing 2,446 stone steps, staying in a thousand-year-old inn, and savoring top-quality vegetarian cuisine. The inaugural tour is limited to 6 participants, a journey of inner rebirth reserved only for those who understand tranquility.

Embark on a local bus tour and experience one of Japan's three great sacred sites like a local. Amidst volcanic landscapes, Lake Usori, and generations of inherited religious culture, embark on a profound journey through nature, history, and life.

Explore three of Nara's UNESCO World Heritage temples on a full-day guided bus tour departing from JR Nara Station. Visit Horyuji, home to the world's oldest surviving wooden buildings, admire the elegant architecture of Yakushiji, and discover the legacy of the Chinese monk Ganjin at Toshodaiji. The tour also includes temple admission, a traditional kamameshi lunch, and a matcha and wagashi experience at Jiko-in Temple—making it a perfect day trip for travelers interested in Japanese history, architecture, and culture.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Ainu people at the Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum, Japan’s only privately operated Ainu museum. Join a guided tour led by the deputy curator, explore more than 500 cultural artifacts in the museum’s renovated exhibition spaces, and take part in hands-on activities including traditional mukkuri (Ainu mouth harp) and Ainu-inspired paper-cutting. Enjoy a deeper understanding of Hokkaido’s Indigenous culture through stories, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Available year-round and ideal for culture lovers, families, and travelers seeking meaningful local experiences.

Discover the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where cracks and imperfections become part of an object’s beauty. In a one-day beginner-friendly workshop in Jiyugaoka or Fuchu, learn polishing and gilding techniques and restore your own piece to take home and use in everyday life.

Approx. 2.5 hours | Dig through the snow to harvest exceptionally sweet winter cabbage and enjoy a warming hot pot made with your freshly picked vegetables.

2 Days, 1 Night | Discover Earthquake Recovery Stories, Stay at a Local Farmhouse & Explore Ancient Limestone Caves

Begin your day inside Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s three most celebrated gardens. At a historic teahouse beside the garden’s oldest fountain, enjoy freshly cooked clay pot rice and seasonal Kaga ingredients while taking in the peaceful morning scenery of Kanazawa.

Stay overnight in a century-old gassho-zukuri farmhouse in the UNESCO-listed villages of Ainokura or Suganuma in Gokayama, Toyama. Share a fireside dinner featuring Hida beef, mountain vegetables, and local Gokayama tofu with your hosts, then step outside beneath a sky filled with stars. Experience the quiet rhythms of authentic rural Japan, far from the crowds.

Step into Takashiba Folk Art Village in Koriyama, Fukushima, and learn the art of traditional mask-making from an octogenarian craftsman. Paint your own Hyottoko mask, watch a lively traditional dance, and discover the playful spirit and timeless wisdom woven into this unique folk tradition.

Discover the hidden stories of Hokkaido's birch forests and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake using natural birch bark.