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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido - Oomichi | Japan Cycling Tours

Cycle the famous Shimanami Kaido

The Shimanami Kaido is a picturesque 70-kilometre cycling route that stretches between the cities of Onomichi and Imabari. Connecting Japan’s main islands of Honshu and Shikoku, the route also passes through six smaller islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea. Renowned for its breathtaking coastal scenery, the Shimanami Kaido attracts cyclists from around the world and offers a wide range of

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2027 Japan Hiking Tours

Japan has some of the best hiking in the world, offering both stunning mountain scenery along ancient travelling routes, to coastal trekking through spectacular –  and sparsely populated – ocean-side trails.

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Michinoku Coastal Trail | Japan Hiking Tours

Michinoku Coastal Trail

The Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT) is Japan’s newest – and longest- hiking trail, through one of the country’s more remote and rugged regions. The name of the coastal walk is a throwback to ancient times, when Japan’s north-eastern Tohoku region was referred to as “Michinoku” – meaning “end of the road”. The Trail stretches more than 1,000 kilometers along the

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Japan Ski Holiday Packages | Tomamu Early Bird Ski Special

Tomamu Early Bird Ski Special

Bookings open for reservations on March 1st 2026 | price on application Enquire now for the Tomamu Early Bird Ski Special Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Early Bird Special  for 2026-2027 season Bookings open for reservations on March 1st 2026 | price on application Three different plans for Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU for 5 night + stays : Accommodation, Breakfast & Ski Lift

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Yu Kiroro - Early Bird Ski Special | Japan Ski Holiday Packages

Yu Kiroro – Early Bird Ski Special

for stays from 1st December 2026 to 6th May 2027 20% off for stays of 3 nights or more Enquire now for Yu Kiriro Ski Special Yu Kiroro, Hokkaido – Ski-in Ski-Out Luxury Residence  for stays from 1st December 2026 to 6th May 2027 20% off for stays of 3 nights or more Inclusions: Accommodation of your choice Daily Breakfast

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Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo

Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo

The Guardian | 26 Jan 26 From rhino-sized Rhyhorns to worm-like Diglett, visitors to PokéPark Kanto will roam a forest populated by lifelike Pokémon statues when the attraction opens next week. In Japan, February is normally a period of quiet reflection, a month defined by winter festivals in Sapporo’s snowy mountains and staving off the cold in steaming hot springs.

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Hotel Inspection – The Gate Hotel, Tokyo

Japan Holidays Tokyo based staff recently visited The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC for a site inspection. In addition to its excellent location in the Ginza and Yurakucho area, the hotel left a strong impression with its sophisticated design and calm atmosphere. We have received very positive feedback from many of our past clients, and after this visit, I felt

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HOSHINOYA Nara Prison….accommodation!

On June 25, 2026, Hoshino Resorts will transform a piece of Japanese history into a timelessly elegant escape with the opening of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison. A ryokan and inn operator has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract visitors to a sprawling complex in the ancient capital of Nara that people wanted to avoid at all costs a century ago. Hoshino Resorts

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Naeba Ski Special 26-27

must book by 31st Oct 2026 Enquire now for the Naeba Ski Special Naeba Prince Super Early Bird Special | from $3,300* must book by 31st October 2026 2 Adults Stay 7 / Pay 5 (2 Nights FREE) 6 Day Lift Pass (2 Days Free included) 7 Nights Twin B Room (19m2) Wing 4 Daily Breakfast 6 Day Ski Rental

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Michinoku Coastal Trail | Japan Hiking Tours

Great Hikes of Japan

Although probably better known for its traditional culture and technologically advanced cities, Japan is also a country of mountains. More than seventy percent of the volcanic archipelago is covered by towering volcanic peaks and snow capped summits; and these mountains, which have traditionally held important religious and cultural significance, provide nothing short of a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Naturally

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