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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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Heartland 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...
Read More[Nagano] Matsumoto City Adventure Tourism Training Course Was Held
The Matsumoto City Adventure Tourism Training Course was held for two days from October 1st, sponsored by the Matsumoto City Tourism Promotion Department. Guides who are active or just starting...
Read More[Wakayama] A new project has been launched to develop products and attract more customers from the European, US and Australian markets!
From 24 September, we took a two-day/one-night whirlwind trip to Shingu City in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Following on from last year, this is a project aimed at building products for...
Read MoreSurvey for Disaster Prevention Handbook Underway in Kochi
An initiative is underway in the small town of Kuroshio on the southern coast of the island of Shikoku to improve the environment and develop sustainable tourism. To this end,...
Read More[Nagano] New discoveries and onsite visits were made in Komoro.
From September 17th, we travelled to Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture for a 2-night and 3-day tour as part of a site inspection for the Autumn FAM Tour. Komoro is easily...
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