Chris's Reviews

Imaicho

Imaicho in Kashihara, Nara still has the appearance of an antiquated town. It was built between 1532 and 1555 with a Buddhist temple at its center, and while clashes continued with samurai forces, they were granted a license to trade from Oda Nobunaga in 1575, and the town was absolved of any wrongdoing. During the Edo period (1603-1868), this became an important location for the transportation of goods, and by developing into a commercial town, they were given permission by the Edo shogunate (government) to distribute their own currency. At the time, it had been developed into a cutting edge town on par with Osaka and Sakai.

Nara
Famous Places

17 Feb 2020 See More

I loved the Edo-style architecture of the interior and exterior of the buildings. A lovely historical city with a peaceful and stylish ambience.

GRAND NIKKO AWAJI Tea ceremony workshop

Awaji Yumebutai is a cultural resort complex surrounded by the ocean and abundant nature. At one corner of the complex is a tearoom designed by world class architect Tadao Ando where you can experience the world of the tea ceremony. How would you like to experience authentic tea ceremony practices while learning about the history of the art?

Hyogo
Hotels

17 Feb 2020 See More

The tea ceremony demo with two guests gave the experience a lot more meaning and made it essier for us to do it after. The modern architecture exterior of Tadao Ando, contrasted with the traditional tea ceremony interior, made the experience more special.

Azalee Hot Spring Experience

Takedao Onsen is easily accessible by car or train from the city centers of Osaka and Kobe. Koyokan Bettei Azalee is the only lodging facility in the hot springs area. Enjoy the healing, traditional Japanese experience of relaxing in a rich natural environment surrounded by mountains and fascinating scenery that changes with the seasons.

Hyogo
Inns

16 Feb 2020 See More

The outdoor onsen is so peaceful listening to the sounds of rushing water from the river and bird songs. The food is amazing too!

Private Charter Flight at Kobe

Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, which includes the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group of tombs, was registered as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site in July 2019. Flying is the only means by which you can fully enjoy and appreciate the charm of this location, which also turns enjoying famous, symbolic Osaka sites into a special, new sightseeing experience. It also includes a convenient transportation service!

Kobe
Experiences Facilities

15 Feb 2020 See More

Seeing the geography of Osaka and Kobe was breathtaking. Of course, the tombs were fantastic but also the land, sea and surrounding mountains made it an excellent experience.

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

"Washoku Home Cooking Machiko" is a washoku cooking class for foreigners staying in Japan. Experiencing Japanese life in the classroom, which is at the instructor’s home, students make and eat a variety of meals like the classic washoku/Ichiju Sansai and Osaka gourmet, which is perfect for making memories of your travels.

Hommachi, Yodoyabashi, Kitahama
Experiences Facilities

13 Feb 2020 See More

Learning how to make sushi by two highly-skilled and experience Japanese chefs. Also, we were given lots of information about the different types of food and ingredients.

Canoeing Down the Kozagawa River

The flow of the Kozagawa river is relatively gentle, so even beginners can fully enjoy kayaking. Why not feel some great nature and go kayaking leisurely down the river?

Wakayama
Experiences Facilities

13 Feb 2020 See More

The trip down the river was peaceful and relaxing. A pleasure to be on the water with some wildlife we saw along the way.