Ginza is Tokyo’s most famous upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and coffeehouses located in its vicinity. One square meter of land in the district’s center is worth over ten million yen, making it one of the most expensive real estate in Japan.Continue Reading
Roppongi is a district of Minato, Tokyo famous for its art galleries, high-end shopping boutiques, upscale neighborhood, and especially the vibrant nightlife scenes. Ever since its early days, Roppongi has been widely recognized as Japan’s disco capital. With high-end cocktail bars and cabaret-style lounges, Roppongi caters to a culturally diverseContinue Reading
Located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, Akihabara gained the nickname Akihabara Denki Gai (Akihabara Electric Town) for being a major shopping center for electronic goods. In recent years, it also becomes the heart of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture related to anime, manga, and Japanese pop. Icons from popularContinue Reading
Kiyomizu-dera (literally translated “Pure Water Temple”) is one of the most celebrated and iconic temples in Kyoto, Japan. Situated atop Mt Otowa, Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers a commanding view of the city of Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera was founded in 778 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall and derives its name fromContinue Reading
Southern Kyoto is home to three of Kyoto’s greatest sights: Fushimi Inari Taisha, Byodo-in, Tofuku Temple, and the sub-temples that surround it. Southern Kyoto is easily reached by train, bus, bicycle, or even foot from Kyoto Station. Group Attractions Attractions Dining Experience Omiyage Fushimi Inari An important Shinto shrine dedicatedContinue Reading
Osaka’s southern part (south = minami in Japanese) is home to Osaka’s major entertainment districts; Namba and Shinsaibashi. It is considered the “center” of the city with abundant dining and shopping options. Home to much of the city’s tastiest street food, multistorey arcades, and wild dive bars, Minami is a must-visit forContinue Reading
Shibuya, without a doubt, is one of the most fascinating districts of Tokyo. Packed with shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, high-end boutiques, record stores, souvenir shops, and nightclubs, the streets of Shibuya are the birthplace of many Japan’s fashion and entertainment trends. With about 3.1 million travelers a day in ShibuyaContinue Reading
The word Sapporo means “important river flowing through a plain” in Ainu language. This capital of Hokkaido is Japan’s fifth largest city and the center of this island’s politics, economy, and culture. The charms of this city include amazing local delicacies, picturesque scenery and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival heldContinue Reading
Visited by millions of people each year, this entertainment district is centered around Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street. The former is a Buddhist Temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon, and the latter is a busy shopping arcade offering all sorts of souvenirs. Despite located in the busy city center, AsakusaContinue Reading
We held our first webinar with Prince Hotels group last Friday (August 7th, 2020) to discuss about the emerging new opportunities in Japan despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and Prince Hotels’ safety precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus. About 80 people from our travel agency partners joinedContinue Reading