Locations

Tokyo

Tokyo is a city that never ceases to amaze. Since the start of the Edo period in the 17th century, Tokyo has been the vibrant heart of the nation. Standing on this rich tapestry of history, modern Tokyo has established a presence as a global business hub and the gateway to Asia. It is home to astonishing modern architectural sights, advanced transportation systems and high-tech industries that are the envy of the world, and has an established reputation as a trendsetter for fashion and entertainment in Asia.

Mt. Fuji

Alt.3,776 m. This is the highest and most popular mountain in Japan, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful conical volcanoes in the world. The base of Mt. Fuji, which forms an almost perfect circle, stretches 35 to 40 km from east to west and the same distance from north to south. The volcano has not been active for more than 250 years, but apparently there was a time when smoke rising from its crater was a familiar feature of the landscape.
Tourists can go up to 5th station of Mt. Fuji by bus and from there, climb up to its top during mountaineering season.

Hakone

Hakone is one of the most popular inland hot-spring resort for year-round in Japan. Wedged between Mt. Fuji and Izu Peninsula, it is a large region surrounded by several forested mountains and has beautiful scenary dramatically accented by deep glens and ravines. In the feudal era, Hakone was a very important checkpoint that safeguarded the security of Edo (now Tokyo) as the seat of the Shogunate.

Kyoto

For more than 10 centuries, from 794 to 1868, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the center of its civilization. Brimming with historical and religious traditions and being the birthplace of the country's traditional arts and crafts that have won the admiration of the world, Kyoto occupies a unique position amont the great cities of the world. Nestled picturesquely among the surrounding mountains, it still retains an old-world atmosphere. In spite of signs of materialialistic progress, this ancient Buddhist center seems to be a place ,apart from the busy world, where the spirit of old Japan still prevails.

Nara

Nara, the oldest capital of Japan (710-784), was the cradle of Japanese arts, crafts and literature. Buddhism first flourished here under the strong patronage of successive Emperors. Walking through the city's quiet streets is like strolling through the pages of history. Here, you can find the peace of mind and spiritual contentment.