On August 30, we started the new Kumano Kodo “Iseji” project. Our aim is to promote and develop Iseji’s unique experience-oriented travel plans for tourists from Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Kumano Kodo was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2004 as part of the “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain...
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Recently, a glowing review of one of Heartland Japan’s private tours was published in Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Abu town’s community newspaper. Our clients, a married couple from New Zealand, had been to Japan once before. Wishing to see a different side of Japan, they signed up for Heartland Japan’s ‘Hagi and Tsuwano Walking Tour’. Then, Heartland...
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— Heartland Japan’s Announcement — During the last 10 months we have achieved to bring a growing number of foreign clients to Japan, and the number of guest nights will already exceed 3000. Thank you very much! Heartland Japan –Your Japan travel specialist.
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This morning on June 19th at 9am, Heartland Japan’s CEO Keijiro Sawano gave a phone interview on a direct radio liveshow broadcasted in Yamaguchi prefecture. Born and raised in Yamaguchi prefecture, Sawano talked about a period when he briefly lost the connection with his roots, and how he later ended up establishing Heartland Japan. When...
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We have just launched a set of recommended tours for those visiting Japan for the Rugby World Cup later this year. We have put together a handful of off the beaten track tour recommendations (that can be customised) for areas that can be travelled to from game locations. You can find the details here. We are...
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—Far away from the hustle and bustle of neon Tokyo, the pulse of Heartland Japan beats to an ancient drum—one that is rooted in the past, and maintains customs and traditions that big city traffic has long since passed. The silence of the river stream, the purity of the water, the lush forests and warmth of those...
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GaijinPot came with us to Shimane Prefecture to get a taste of local life and culture. One of the key features in this region of Japan is kagura, a colourful and lively reenactment of mythological tales that goes back centuries. Photo: Randiah Camille GreenClick the link below to read the full article.
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Read all about finding Japan’s heartland with Heartland Japan’s CEO, Keijiro Sawano, in travel guide Japlan! “There are many locations across Japan that are unimaginably beautiful and rich in culture but they simply aren’t known to the world. Visiting these hidden gems means walking through Japan’s myriad of natural landscapes, visiting historical sites, taking part...
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Read about the UNESCO World Heritage town of Iwami Ginzan and what Heartland Japan is doing to promote the area in the New Zealand Herald! “With more tourists expected, especially in the next few years as the Rugby World Cup (2019), Tokyo Olympic Games (2020) and World Masters Games (2021) encourage even more visitors, the...
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—Heartland Japan is a new tour operator hoping to draw foreign tourists beyond the three most popular cities — Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo — and give them an “authentic” local experience, so they can learn about Japan’s culture. Launched in March last year, the company offers a walking tour of the Aso volcano in Kumamoto...
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How to see a side of Japan that tourists are yet to discover —Tokyo-based startup tour operator Heartland Japan is leading the way in the exploration of sustainable travel destinations, positioning itself as the oh-so-necessary provider for inbound visitors wishing to journey off the beaten track.— Click the link below to read the full article:
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Quotes from original article… Visiting Izumo We arrived into Izumo Airport, a rather small and local airport and were quickly brought to a microbus for our 4 day trip. With 8 others, I was a guest of Heartland Japan, a local operator who is bringing foreigners into emerging markets like Shimane Prefecture. We visited Tachikuekyo Gorge and a...
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