Heartland Japan
Free Online Webinar To be held
The best way to see pilgrimage routes in Japan
– Kumano kodo Iseji Route-
??Do you have customers wanting to go hiking in Japan??
??Are you looking for new hiking routes??
You have many hiking and walking products in Japan but don’t know the difference and don’t know how to explain the difference to your customers?
Then, this is the webinar that you would want to listen to!
MUST SEE for companies that want to propose walking tours of Japan!
Our special first session will be focusing on the famous Kumano Kodo,
but the hidden and off-the-beaten Iseji route.
Bringing the Hidden Japan to the World
– Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, World Heritage Site –
This webinar will cover…
- Know more about Japanese “Kodo”(Old Japanese Trail)
In Japan, there are many beautiful old roads where history and beautiful views intersect. Do you know about Japan’s Kodo? Discover the various Kodos (old trails) in Japan. You might know some of them already.
- Know more about Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes -Iseji Route-Key word of Kumano Kodo is “Insight Journey”
Let us focus this time on THE famous Kumano Kodo
What part of the trails are registered under the UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Know more about each other – Q&A –
Feel free to exchange information with participants from all over the world with us, whether you know nothing about Japan or want to know more about Japan!
Let us know if you are interested in joining. We would like to know which countries are mostly interest
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Still time to apply! Limited winter tours that can only be seen in winter!
Beautiful views and special experiences unique to the cold season, as well as warm hot springs will warm your body and soul on a journey that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. Don’t miss this special tour, available only this winter.
The best season for winter activities in Tohoku is from January to early March!
Mt. Hakkoda Area
(Aomori Prefecture)
Aomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost part of Japan and is a heavy snowfall area featured by severe cold and heavy snowfall in winter.
Mt. Hakkoda,located in the center of the prefecture, has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains and offers a wide range of attractions from sightseeing spots such as valleys and waterfalls to one of Japan’s most popular hot spring resorts.
The area is becoming secretly popular as an area where powder snow can be enjoyed.
To reach the top of the 2,459-meter-high mountain, take the ropeway, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view, and enjoy the magnificent ice forest view of Mt. Hakkoda from the sky or on the ground with snowshoes.
Lake Ogawara, located about an hour and a half drive from Mt. Hakkoda, is the largest lake in Aomori Prefecture and is covered with thick ice 100 to 200 meters thick in winter. Here, enjoy ” ice walking and ice kayaking” as a winter-only program, a rarity in Japan.
NATURE
Oirase Stream Icefall
Enjoy the silvery white icefall during the daytime and the fantastic icefall illuminated at night.
The Three Great “Juhyo” (Ice Trees) of Japan in Mt.Hakkoda
CULTURE
Sannai-Maruyama Site
From about 15,000 to 2,400 years ago, a large Jomon Period settlement that continued for more than 10,000 years has been discovered. This 5,500-year-old Jomon settlement was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021 as “Jomon Monuments of Hokkaido and the Northern Tohoku Region”. The Jomon period is considered to be the origin of Japanese manufacturing, and from these sites, we can learn about the lifestyle of the Jomon people. This is valuable knowledge that will lead to the sustainable lifestyle we are striving for, and will be an important step toward building a sustainable society for the future through the wisdom of the Jomon period.
Aomori Nebuta
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region and is known as a summer tradition. Created by artisans, the Nebuta are composed of huge frames of Japanese paper and bamboo, which are lighted at night. The beautiful designs of the Nebuta are diverse, depicting history, myths, landscapes, animals, and plants, and their beauty is breathtaking to see. In winter, there are cultural museums where the Nebuta can be viewed and accommodations where it can be enjoyed in a snowy landscape, so be sure to experience the artistic world of Nebuta to the fullest.
Hachimantai Area(Iwate Prefecture)
Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan, and its vast areas have three World Heritage Sites, the largest number in Japan.
Hachimantai is surrounded by world-class literature, history, and magnificent natural scenery, and is located on the border of Akita Prefecture.
The area is an attractive blend of beautiful nature and traditional culture, and is dotted with numerous hot spring resorts.
The Hachimantai area is also located near the highland resort area of Appi-Kogen (Appi plateau), where you can enjoy extremely high-quality snow with a low moisture content, known as aspirin snow. The stable conditions and rich natural environment enable visitors to enjoy winter sports for a long period of time until early spring.
NATURE
Hachimantai Aspite Line
Enjoy the silvery white icefall during the daytime and the fantastic icefall illuminated at night.
Nanataki Ice Fall
CULTURE
Hiraizumi
Five diverse temples, gardens and ruins were inscribed on the World Heritage Site in 2011 because of the well-preserved group of temples and gardens built according to the idea of Pure Land Buddhism.
It is a development originally made in Japan with influences from abroad, and Hiraizumi’s expression of the ideal world is considered to be unparalleled.
Goshono Site
In 2021, the site was registered as a World Heritage Site, along with the Sannai-Maruyama Site in Aomori Prefecture, as the Jomon Sites of Hokkaido and the Northern Tohoku Region.
Hashino Iron Mine
The site was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015 for its value as the first Western-style blast furnace built in Japan and the oldest existing Western-style blast furnace site in Japan.
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For more information about this sample itinerary, We will coordinate with local suppliers on dates, prices, and details of the program. We will coordinate with local suppliers on dates, prices, and details of the program and provide the program to you.
Please contact us for more information. We look forward to providing you with a unique and immersive experience in the region.
The best season for winter activities in Tohoku is from January to early March!
EDITOR of the Month
Ayumi Osada – Tour Operator-
I was born and raised in Tohoku! Although Tohoku is not well known as a tourist destination, it is actually full of fresh food, beautiful nature, hot springs, skiing, snowboarding, and much more.
Please come to Tohoku and experience the unique Japanese countryside atmosphere.
