Osaka, which has a 1,500-year history as the "water capital," was the center of Japan between the 16th and 19th centuries. Osaka was also the home of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the father of the modern Japanese unification. You’ll get ... More

Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, ... More

Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century prior to Kyoto and is located within an hour’s train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. In this tour we will stroll around a 19th century town area in the morning, and then visit a solemn ... More

The Mount Koya is a famous pilgrinage place from the 9th century. This Buddhist complex was founded by the monk Kukai (aka Kobo Daishi) and welcomes you today for a unforgettable journey. This trip to Japanese History and Buddhism... More

Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Ikayaki, Negiyaki, and Doteyaki! Do you know all these ‘yaki’ dishes that are loved in Osaka? In the kitchen of Japan, you can find and learn all about many unique, flavorful, and savory sauce covered fo... More

Come to visit Sakai et discover Japanese History! - Late Antiquity (4th century) with the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, - Modern Era (16th century) with the first contact between Sakai and European, - Contemporary Era (19th centu... More

Kashihara-jingu shrine is quite new (1889) and was built during Meiji imperial restauration. The emperor wanted his power to be reaffirmed and so built this shrine, even giving some buildings from Kyoto imperial palace, in the ver... More