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【Japan Heritage】 An Online Teaser Trip to Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple, the most dangerous heritage site in the country

1.0 hour(s)
JPY1,500 〜 / person

Enjoy osaka shopping and osaka local foods.

5.0 hour(s)
JPY5,900 〜 / person

Tokyo Brewery Tour: Sawanoi Sake Brewery

1.0 hour(s)
JPY2,800 〜 / person

Roppongi Hills Shopping Tour

1.5 hour(s)
JPY4,000 〜 / person

Guided tours: The izakaya bars of Shinjuku Nishiguchi's Omoide Yokocho

1.0 hour(s)
JPY2,700 〜 / person

A hidden strolling spot: A tour of Hide-and-seek Alley

2.0 hour(s)
JPY5,300 〜 / person

Urban power spots: A tour of Meiji Jingu Shrine

1.0 hour(s)
JPY2,700 〜 / person

A treasure trove of Japanese tableware and cooking supplies! A tour of Kappabashi

2.0 hour(s)
JPY5,300 〜 / person

Trip to fully enjoy art island Naoshima

10.0 hour(s)
JPY5,000 〜 / person

Historic sites in Himeji

7.0 hour(s)
JPY10,000 〜 / person
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    Where to go in Japan

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    Niigata

    Hiroshima

    Nara

    Fukuoka
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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

    14

    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...

    Sep

    05

    Moerenuma Art Fireworks Festival

    Hokkaido 1.0 hour(s)
    The Moerenuma Artistic Fireworks is a major summer event held in Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture. This particular fireworks display is known for being designed by pyrotechnici...

    Oct

    01

    Miare Festival

    Fukuoka 2.0 hour(s)
    200 boats leave the Oshima Port for the “Miare Festival,” a 700 year old tradition in Fukuoka prefecture, Kyushu. This ritual occurs annually and invites the goddess of Oshima ...

    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...

    Oct

    10

    【Online Festival in 2020】Saijo Sake Festival

    Hiroshima 2.0 hour(s)
    Saijo in Hiroshima is known to be one of Japan’s top sake brewing districts, and each year at the beginning of October the “Sake Festival” takes place. At the central park “Sak...

    Oct

    17

    Sanja Festival

    Tokyo 2.0 hour(s)
    With a hundred portable shrines being carried through the streets, Sanja Matsuri Festival is one of the largest of such parades moving across Tokyo. Either praying for the good ...
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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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