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Plan with us your Journey to the Heartland of Japan
Here at Heartland Japan, we are passionate about rural Japan and are excited to share this land’s unique and hidden cultures and customs with you. As locals we have a strong understanding of the regions in which we offer tours, and feel that this local knowledge will help you appreciate the spectacular sights that can only be found here. We warmly welcome you to the Heartland of Japan!
Deep into the Culture
There’s so much more to this country than just shrines, sushi and sumo. Discover Japan’s fascinating culture and traditions by taking part in hands-on experiences, exploring roads less-travelled and learning about the country from those who know it best: the locals.
Perspective-changing
Every year millions of people visit Japan, but how many leave with a true understanding and appreciation of Japanese life? Spend time with local communities, make unforgettable memories and build special bonds that will last a lifetime.
Sustainable and sustaining
We’re passionate about the beautiful country that we call ‘home’, and love to help foster a sense of local pride within the communities that we work with. Our tours aren’t just enjoyable for visitors – they’re also beneficial for the people and locations that host them.
Your adventure starts here.
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Tourism Development for the Kumano Goko Project with Support from the Japan Tourism Agency
As part of Japan’s efforts to support rural areas, the Japan Tourism Agency, an agency of Japan’s government, has been working on a local tourism project called Shinhakken (“New Discovery”)....
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Sign up now for our latest webinar via the link below! We will be covering travel and culture tips to make your next experience in Japan even smoother and more...
Read More[Nagano] Mikiko, our staff member, spoke at the Sustainable Tourism Seminar in Nagiso Town and was featured in the Citizen Times.
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a seminar on sustainable tourism, sponsored by the Minami Kiso Town Tourism Association, was held, and was featured in the Citizen Times, a local magazine...
Read More[Kochi] The first on-site survey in Kuroshio Town has begun
In our efforts to promote sustainable tourism and strengthen tourism disaster prevention efforts, we visited Kuroshio Town for 2 nights and 3 days from 14th October. We conducted an on-site...
Read MoreHeartland Japan Sustainable Tourism Seminar in a Beautiful Town in Nagano
October is here, a time for indulging in a yummy chestnut-flavored treat or two. On October 8th, our very own Mikiko Hayashi had the opportunity to give a talk about...
Read MoreA New Trial Tour of the Restoration of Old Houses in Shimane Prefecture with Alex Kerr, Researcher and Author on Oriental Culture!
This trial tour (monitoring tour) in eastern Shimane, did not go to the usual hotspots Adachi Museum of Art, Matsue Castle or Izumo Taisha Shrine. Instead, Alex Kerr, an expert...
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