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Snow Adventures and Hot Springs: A Winter Journey in Nishikawa

Make all your winter dreams come true in Nishikawa Town! Holding the distinction of being one of the areas in Japan with the heaviest snowfall in winter, Nishikawa provides a winter wonderland stage for this fun-filled tour, specially designed for maximum enjoyment of the snowy landscapes while experiencing the local spiritual and culinary cultures of the Mt. Gassan area.

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Spirituality and Culture at Jionji Temple

Experiences, One-off Experiences, Spiritual Tours / Nicole Pehrson

A one-night, two-day tour program at Jionji, an ancient temple in the mountains, sure to enrich your mind and improve your physical health. Experience authentic shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine recreated from ancient recipes, try a Shugen trekking tour with a yamabushi mountain ascetic as your guide, and immerse yourself in the spiritual culture of this ancient temple.

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Yonezawa Anime Special Interest Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Nicole Pehrson

Specially designed for fans of anime, this 3-day 2-night tour covers points of interest in northeastern city Yonezawa, hands-on experiences with traditional crafts and arts, and a pilgrimage to locations featured in the 2024 anime film My Oni Girl, created by highly-acclaimed Studio Colorido.

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Discovering Yamagata: Package Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Nicole Pehrson

Surrounded by the misty green mountains of northeastern Japan, hit the sightseeing highlights of Yamagata City and nearby areas on this specially crafted tour. Includes hands-on cultural experiences, a visit to a mysterious mountain temple, and a stay in a hot springs village near Mt. Zao.

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Washoku Culinary Experience with Knife Demonstration

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, One-off Experiences / Bridgitte Kayasith

After watching a live demonstration by a local washoku chef, participants can try their hand at preparing fresh fish themselves! Participants will learn about kitchen knives and experience the difference in ease of slicing before and after sharpening. After that, participants will prepare sushi and sashimi to savor for lunch.

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Montedio Soccer Tour

Experiences, Private One-Day Tours / Derek Yamashita

In this special collaboration with Yamagata soccer team Montedio Yamagata, we have launched a backyard tour where you can get special access to meet this famous team and see one of their soccer matches at their stadium in Tendo City here in Yamagata.

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Deep-dive into centuries-old Japanese Culture

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Bridgitte Kayasith

Japan is abundant with tradition, culture and history, from shrines with 1600 years of history, to traditional childhood pastimes, festivals and cuisine, appreciate the longstanding culture and history that Okitama has to offer.

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Traditional Maiko and Music Performances and High Japanese Culture – collaboration with the Homma Museum of Art

Experiences, Private One-Day Tours / Bridgitte Kayasith

Experience the best of Japanese high-class culture on this private tour including performances of traditional Japanese instruments of Shamisen, shakuhachi and koto, tea ceremony, tour the Homma Museum of Art, zazen meditation and more.

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The Arcadian Journey

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Bridgitte Kayasith

Embark on a journey to experience the unspoiled wilderness of the Okitama region in rural Yamagata, Japan. Visit the places written about generations past, enjoying the sights, locals, cuisine and culture of the land.

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Dawn Reflections of Rice Paddies Hike

Active Adventures, Experiences, One-off Experiences / Bridgitte Kayasith

Around the end of May, rice fields of the Okitama region are filled with water. This hike aims to see the sunrise colors the surface of the rice fields and scattered villages below and travel to the summit of Mt. Kumano.

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