An informative tour
of Japanese history
A special tour that unravels Japan with solid knowledge
Tour Guide
Tour Guide
We have prepared a selection of carefully selected travel tours that will allow you to fully experience Japan.
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Kyoto City Sightseeing Plan
This plan is designed to guide French-speaking customers to sightseeing spots in Kyoto.I can arrange tours according to customer needs, from first-time sightseeing tours of Kyoto to tours with specific objectives such as gourmet food and nature observation.
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Wildlife Observation Yaeyama Islands Plan
This plan takes wildlife enthusiasts and amateur photographers to the Yaeyama Islands treasure troves of biodiversity. I will propose the most efficient course depending on the type of wildlife you wish to observe.
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Wildlife Observation East-Hokkaido Plan
This plan takes wildlife enthusiasts and amateur photographers to the East Hokkaido treasure troves of biodiversity. I will propose the most efficient course depending on the type of wildlife you wish to observe.
Lodging
Guesthouse
This old house was built just before the Pacific War began in 1941.
Located on the Kamo River, a place of relaxation for Kyoto citizens, it is also home to Shimogamo Shrine, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and old townscapes that are now few and far between. Enjoy your own Kyoto experience at this private lodging, which is limited to one group per day.
Blog
Blog
Tontonnobu owner Nobuyuki Sekino
will share his recommended spots and tips for traveling in Japan.
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Shinkansen (bullet train)
Shinkansen trains are very popular with foreign tourists. Even on the platforms, people often get carried away with taking videos and are often warned about it. One of the most popular photo spots is Tokyo Station. You can see the Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains in various directions for 150 yen for an admission ticket, so I guide visitors to Tokyo on group tours. I think the most beautiful is the Tohoku Shinkansen E5 Series Hayabusa, falcon in Japanese. Hayabusa was once the nickname used for the sleeper express linking Tokyo and Kyushu for nearly 50 years. In the past,…
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Harebare 晴々
Kyo ryori 京料理 is a leading brand of Japanese cuisine. It refers to refined, light-flavoured cuisine that makes the most of the flavours of the ingredients, and has a gorgeous, elaborate appearance. On the other hand, obanzai おばんざい is eaten on a daily basis as home cooking. These dishes utilise the flavour of dried bonito flakes, kelp, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients. Obanzai is more affordable than Kyoto cuisine and is also known as osōzai お惣菜 in shopping streets. A 12-minute walk from the guesthouse, you can enjoy high-quality obanzai at a reasonable price at Harebare. Particularly popular is the lunch,…
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Lidth’s jay in Amami Oshima Island
Despite being about the same size as the UK, Japan is home to 15 endemic bird species. Of these, four species, including the Lidth's jay, can be observed on Amami Oshima Island, south of Honshu, and is designated a World Heritage Site. The Lidth's jay became a protected species in 1921 after being overhunted since the end of the 19th century when its beautiful feathers were used to make women's hats. In recent years, its population has recovered and it has been removed from the Red List of Threatened Wildlife and can now be seen close to people's homes. It has…
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Door-to-door suitcase delivery
One of the most difficult aspects of travelling to Japan is moving with suitcases.The Shinkansen is a convenient way to travel between cities, but carrying large suitcases can be very difficult. If the sum of the three sides of the case (length, width and height) is 160 cm or less, it can be carried on board, but if it exceeds 160 cm, you will need to book a special seat. However, these seats are very limited in number and often cause problems when luggage is placed without permission.In addition, buses in Kyoto are always crowded and there is always trouble…
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