Cultural Immersion & Activities

Matsue Castle

SPOTS

Shimane

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Matsue Castle keep viewed through the foreground branches of pink cherry blossoms in spring.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

SPOTS

Okayama

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

A wide shot of the Kurashiki Canal (Kurashiki River) reflecting the white-walled historical houses and weeping willow trees under a partially cloudy sky.

Ritsurin Garden

SPOTS

Kagawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Kikugetsutei teahouse complex on the edge of the pond, framed by a massive, sculpted pine tree and reflecting in the green water.

Marugame Castle

SPOTS

Kagawa

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Marugame Castle keep perched atop its stone walls, overlooking the city on a misty day, with the conical Mount Iino (Sanuki Fuji) in the distance.

Matsuyama castle

SPOTS

Ehime

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The main keep and connected turrets of Matsuyama Castle, with white walls and dark roofs, standing on a large stone wall.

Hirado

SPOTS

Nagasaki

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Hirado Castle keep with white walls and black siding, built on a stone base on a green hill under a cloudy blue sky.

Beppu Onsen

SPOTS

Oita

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Panoramic view of Beppu city at dusk, showing numerous plumes of hot spring steam rising above the illuminated buildings against a deep blue mountain backdrop.

Obi

SPOTS

Miyazaki

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The reconstructed main gate (likely Otemon) of Obi Castle, featuring white walls, a wooden turret, and a stone pillar with Japanese characters.

Shuri Castle

SPOTS

Okinawa

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The majestic Seiden (Main Hall) of Shuri Castle, a vibrant red, Okinawan-style wooden building with a tiled plaza in front, set against a bright blue sky.

An Adventure Through Snow Country Living and Mountain Faith

ITINERARIES

Miyagi , Akita , Yamagata , Fukushima

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples