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Trip with a Rent a Car in Toyama pref: A tour where you can experience the allure of local food and the famous firefly squid

9.0 hour(s)
JPY8,300 〜 / person

Hakone in half a day

4.0 hour(s)
JPY8,000 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Ishikawa pref: The optimal tour for experiencing history and traditional townscape

10.0 hour(s)
JPY8,300 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Ishikawa pref: Cosplay, sweets, and scenery tour for Instagram lovers

11.0 hour(s)
JPY8,300 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Aomori pref: Enjoy the beautiful scenery from a ropeway followed by a visit to a famous onsen

10.0 hour(s)
JPY8,300 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Iwate pref: Tono mystery tour

6.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Yamagata city: Explore the sights of Yamagata city while driving along the Mogami River

6.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Okayama Pref: A tour to enjoy Japanese scenery in Okayama Prefecture

6.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person

A tour of historical spots in Nagoya

6.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person

Trip with a Rent a Car in Kagawa Pref: A driving tour to see the mountains and sea of Kagawa Prefecture

6.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person
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    WOW U-mediators

    “People” are the doorway to picking things to do in Japan. WOW U-mediators are guides that are super passionate about promoting Japan and what it has to offer! Through their unique perspective they can not only recommend the perfect spots and events, but also provide you access to locals and people you would otherwise not be able to encounter on your trip!

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    Events

    WOW U has teamed up with Japanese biggest ticket agency to give you access to a plethora of events all over the country. From big and famous events, to local events and even events you can enjoy for free, everything is covered! Our guides will support you with purchasing tickets and any concerns you may have so you get full enjoyment out of the event you pick!

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    Izu Kogen Grand Illumination

    Shizuoka 2.0 hour(s)
    The Grand Illumination at Izu Granpal Park won 3rd place in the 2019 illumination awards. Shows take place every 10 minutes where the light illuminations dance in sync with soun...

    Aug

    04

    Amanohashidate Machi Akari Light-up

    Kyoto 0.5 hour(s)
    Amanohashidate Machi Akari Light-up is an annual summer night light up event in Kyoto, held in the Monju area just south of the Amanohashidate sandbar. The area is already reno...

    Aug

    16

    Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival

    Akita 3.0 hour(s)
    The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival is one of Japan’s three largest bon odori folk dance festivals. The modern Nishimonai Bon Odori dance is done to pay respect to deceased relati...

    Aug

    22

    Kenshin Festival

    Niigata 3.0 hour(s)
    The Kenshin Festival in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, commemorates the heroism and virtues of Uesugi Kenshin, one of the great generals of the Sengoku era. One of the main hi...

    Aug

    29

    Omagari Fireworks Festival

    Akita 2.5 hour(s)
    The Omagari Fireworks Festival in Akita Prefecture is one of the top three fireworks shows in Japan, attracting over 750,000 visitors each year. The fireworks display is free fo...

    Sep

    20

    Miyanoshita Cosmos Park

    Fukui 1.0 hour(s)
    Each year from late September to mid-October at the Miyanoshita Cosmos Park, around 100 million cosmos flowers burst into bloom, spreading across a wide-open field. Entrance to ...

    Oct

    02

    Yokokan Garden Autumn Illuminations

    Fukui 1.0 hour(s)
    Yokokan Garden is a traditional Japanese-style teien garden, its style representative of the mid-Edo period. In autumn, the trees lining the pond in the garden are illuminated, ...

    Oct

    09

    Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival

    Fukui 1.5 hour(s)
    Carried out in Fukui Prefecture from October through early November, the Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival is a unique Japanese celebration that can’t be found anywhere else. T...
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      Stories

      A series of “stories” that once you read will make you want to live it too. There’s a story behind everything. Even things that look the same look completely different once you know it’s background. There is plenty of Japan that you’ll want to experience too, once you’ve learnt its background.

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      【Japan Heritage】 Online Teaser Trips: Experience Japan’s Culture, History, and Nature From the Comfort of Your Own Home

    • Aug 04 2020
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      A day to remember: rent a car and a bike and take a trip to Noto Hanto Peninsula to enjoy spots recommended by locals.

    • Mar 24 2020
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      Rent A Car: Explore Some Of Japan’s Untapped Destinations. There Are Some Places You Can Only Go With A Car.

    • Dec 17 2019
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      Luggage Delivery Service Saves An Elderly Couple From Ruining Their Trip In Japan

    • Dec 10 2019
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      JTB and Panasonic’s LUGGAGE-FREE TRAVEL Prepares For The Upcoming Big Events In Japan

    • Nov 11 2019
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      Are You Pondering Getting Engaged? Lotte Arai Resort Offers You A Romantic Getaway!

    • Nov 11 2019
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      A Must-See For People Who Want To Both Ski And Tour! Lotte Arai Resort Offers Free Ride Skiing And Great Access To Tourist Sites

    • Oct 31 2019
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      In Commemoration Of The Enthronement: The 71st Annual Exhibition Of Shōsō-in Treasures

    • Oct 21 2019
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