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France's Michelin, best known for its restaurant ratings, published its first tourist guide to Japan in 2007, the "MICHELIN Voyager Pratique Japon". We'll feature some of the places which got three star and explore the hidden charms of the spots!!
Nara
 Located in the Kansai Region south of Kyoto, Nara was Japan's first permanent capital
(710-784) and a city full of historic treasures. So picturesque is Nara that it is featured on Voyager Pratique Japon's cover!
There are eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara which, together with the Primeval Forest of Kasugayama, collectively form the "Historic  Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Todaiji temple, one of the eight temples, is one of the most famous temples in Japan. Its Great Buddha (Daibutsu) Hall is reportedly the largest wooden building in the world.
For the coming summer, a fantastic event called "Nara Tokae" will be recommendable.
Tokae breathtakingly fills the ancient capital of Nara with countless small lights and lanterns. It's not like the bustling summer festival, but visitors can fully enjoy the fantastic summer night that suits for the noble ancient capital. Don't miss this precious occasion!!
Sunrise Tours offers courses that visit many of Nara's most famous sites. The "Nara Afternoon Course" covers Todaiji Temple, Nara Park and Kasuga Shrine. Kasuga Shrine is the most famous and beautiful Shinto Shrine in Nara. The "Nara and Kyoto 1 Day Course" covers the aforementioned sites along with highlights of Kyoto. The "Ancient Japanese History-Nara Asuka Area" tour focuses on ancient history covering sites such as the Takamatsu-zuka Wall Painting Museum and the Nara Prefecture Complex of Manyo Culture. |
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Mt. Fuji
 Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters, is without doubt one of Japan's most famous symbols. This beautiful mountain is loved by Japanese and tourists alike; it is a destination that cannot be missed!! Sunrise Tours offers a "Mt. Fuji Hakone Tour" which has proven so popular that over 3776 people (the height of Mt.Fuji) participated in the last April alone!! We held a ceremony on April 25 and the guests who was luckily the 3776 th participant get a prize of Sunrise Tour.
For a guest who wishes to experience Mt.Fuji more deeply, FiT Resort's new resort hotel, TRIF FUJI NATIONAL PARK RESORT AND SPA is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji and is the closest resort hotel to the mountain. The hotel offers nature tours (English guides are available) to experience the beautiful nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji and also a soba making program. This is another unique way to enjoy your trip to Japan's highest peak! More Information : News |
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Himeji Castle with Sake and Onsen Experience
 Himeji Castle, arguably Japan's most spectacular castle, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Japan's "Three Famous Castles". Located in Hyogo Prefecture, about 50 kilometers west of Kobe, Himeji Castle is known as the "White Heron Castle" because of its brilliant white exterior. Not only watching the graceful castle, Sunrise Tours offers a "Himeji Castle and Nada Sake Brewery Museum" tour.  Nada district is one of the most popular cities of making Japanese Sake. The Sake Brewery Museum was formerly an old sake storehouse and today, guests are presented with explanations of the entire sake brewing process in addition to sake tasting!
 Also located in Hyogo Prefecture is a famous hot springs spa, Arima Onsen. With a history stretching over 1000 years, it is one of Japan's oldest hot spring sites and was loved by many historical figures. Sunrise Tours offers an "Onsen Experience Arima 2 Day Tourh that allows guests the chance to relax in a hot spring bath and spend a night in a Japanese-style room. How about combine these travel tips to your itinerary? |
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