Endangered Red-Crowned Crane Sanctuary A magical sun rises over Hokkaido, as hundreds of red-crowned cranes gather by Setsuri River. Usually found painted on scrolls and ceramics, these iconic birds are protected in Kushiro Shitsugen, a sanctuary constructed to...
Shinkansen High-Speed Bullet Trains Glide seamlessly along smooth tracks at speeds of up to 320 km per hour. Landscapes whizz by in this special travel experience, heightened by comfort and amenities in spacious cars with forward-facing seats. Trains are on time,...
Rural Japan is still alive and well—and in Tono, a small town in the rustic prefecture of Iwate, it’s intimately connected to nature and local history. Here, civilization dates back over two millennia and still maintains an antiquated atmosphere. You’ll find...
At Unique Japan Tours, we pride ourselves with discovering hidden gems in Japan before they gain mainstream popularity. When we design our itineraries, of course we usually create a balance between some well know and popular highlight destinations, but where other...
