Dubbed as the ‘Tokyo Sakura Tram’ in 2017, it runs on the Arakawa Line from Waseda in central-west Tokyo, then travelling north along the outskirts of Tokyo towards the east where it terminates at Minowabashi.
All platforms are accessed solely by a ramp therefore providing great accessibility for those with pushchairs, strollers or needing wheelchair access. Each tram has a unique exterior and interior design as well as offers a calm and picturesque view of Tokyo along its route.

Ryōgoku is renowned for sumo wrestlers and the special dish they eat called ‘chanko’ (hot pot). Tucked away just off the main road in Ryōgoku, Kappo Yoshiba fully embraces this, by offering their signature ‘Chanko Yoshiba Nabe’ course meal with incredibly fresh meat, fish and vegetables, as well as an actual sumo wrestling ring in the centre of the restaurant!

A small exhibition room with plenty to do, see and learn!
It’s especially suitable for those unfamiliar with this famous Japanese artist as his life is panned out in a timeline and you can view all his works on a digital touch screen, including the renown work titled ‘Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji’, as well as play touch screen games to learn about the techniques he used.
With a very detailed woodblock printing demonstration video showing how Hokusai created his art, you will definitely leave having appreciated the detail and patience Hokusai put into his works that made him worldwide famous.

A great way to see most of central Tokyo and Tokyo Bay. Sitting 3-4 rows from the back will offer you a comfortable and great spot enjoy the tour.
The Japanese guide will give you plenty of warning to get your camera ready for your pictures too! An English audio guide is also available to use with your own headphones. The front rows in the bus have a roof to shield you, if it gets a little too windy during the ride.

Flying with ANA for domestic flights in Japan, both check in and security are smooth and effortless processes as the airports are not too big, so things get completed in good time. The staff are pleasant and the airport is generally clean and comfortable. Once you land, you can collect your luggage very quickly too.

A whole lot more than just a garden!
A great day for individuals or for the family, it’s an open-air museum, a traditional Japanese feudal-lord home experience, a nature hiking trail, a flower wonderland and much more all in one.
You can learn and obverse various traditional Japanese craftsmanship as well as enjoy local flavours and even shōuchū (Japanese liquor) flavoured ice-cream! Designed as a World Heritage Site, the world of Sengan-en changes with each season, making it a place to visit more than once!

Situated on top of a mountain, you’re greeted with a breathtaking, unobstructed view of Sakurajima in all its glory at the entrance of the hotel and revitalised with fresh air.
There are outdoor natural hot springs, indoor baths and a sauna for complimentary use with semi private booths to wash in for those needing a reserved space. With plenty of restaurants to dine at, shops and an exhibition shop of Satsuma glass (local craftwork of Kagoshima), you’ll leave SHIROYAMA HOTEL Kagoshima with magical memories and total revitalisation of both your body and soul.

The Kagoshima Fish Market is a great way to learn about the fishing world in a couple of hours, see a myriad of fish freshly caught and auctioned for, as well as getting to sample the fresh fish (or meat) dishes at restaurants on site. Waterproof boots are provided for free before you begin.
The tour team are very warm and friendly throughout and have speakers in English too, to explain the rules of the tour as well as to interpret throughout. The tour stops at various parts of the fish market, giving you the chance take pictures in good time while being in the middle of the action, without disturbing the workers too much.
The tour guides are incredibly passionate about the industry and fish, presenting interesting facts and amusing anecdotes about different fish during the tour for you to enjoy.
With so much happening at different locations, an hour truly flies by and works up a good appetite for you to sate at the restaurants on site.
Dishes include sushi, sashimi, bread-crumbed fish or fried fish, all from the catch of the day. Or if you’ve had enough fish for the morning, there are also restaurants serving meat dishes too.

The Sakurajima Ferry serves as the main form of transportation for the 4,500 residents on Sakurajima Island, connecting them to Kagoshima City.
It runs 24hrs a day, every 15 minutes during the day. It costs just 160 yen for an adult or a little bit more if travelling in your own vehicle. The interior is clean and simple with a few small restaurants and a kiosk if you need something quick to eat.
*Prices are for travelers at the time of use.

Home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Sakurajima is a special island that perfectly embodies the Japanese spirit, ancient customs and religious Shinto beliefs of living together with nature, not in fear, but in true harmony.
At the visitor centre, the introductory video explains the history and unique yet ordinary lifestyles of the people of Sakurajima and their relationship with the volcano. Of course benefits from the volcano include natural, geothermal-heated outdoor foot spas with minerals that leave your feet and skin feeling silky soft, as well as very tasty vegetables from the rich soil.
Only in Sakurajima can you grow, see and buy ‘Sakurajima Radish; the largest round-shaped radish in the world, capable of reaching a weight of 100lbs or 45kg!

As part of the world-class limited special-designed train series in Kyushu in Southern Japan, where the train ride becomes the reason of your trip, Ibusuki no Tamatebako takes you on a magical journey based on the children’s tale of ‘Urashima Taro’, who opens a treasure box and is sucked into a magical world inside of it.
Departing from Kagoshima-chuo Station to Ibusuki Station, this monotone train offers a very scenic view of Kinkowan Bay and Sakurajima as it rides along the coast. The interior has been specially designed to emulate the magical world in the children’s story, which is great for photo opportunities and for children and adults of all ages to enjoy it more than just a simple train trip!

This rare, amazing experience allows you to do exactly just that at Sayuri Sand-Steam Bath in Ibusuki.
Once you’ve changed into your yukata, you’re buried into the warm sand by the staff who can adjust the temperature of the sand at your request to keep you comfortable. Your head rests on a towel, propped up by the sand to support your neck, leaving you to relax and unwind to the sounds of the waves nearby.
Just ten to fifteen minutes is more than enough to stimulate your blood circulation and detoxify your skin, leaving you internally warm and cosy for up to thirty to forty minutes after you’ve left the place.
Highly recommended in the cool spring, autumn or winter seasons.

Just 3 stops from Ibusuki Station, brings you to Nishi Ōyama Station, the most southern station in all of Japan! Surrounded with various flower fields, it offers a majestic and uninterrupted view of Mt Kaimon (also known as Satsuma’s Mt Fuji because of its cone shape).
Here, you’re presented with the perfect opportunity to buy and send postcards to your loved ones through the yellow ‘Happiness Post Box’.

From Tokyo, to Kagoshima’s “Satsuma-Fuji” Mt Kaimon and Sakurajima Island, this tour truly presents Japan to you through its unique geothermal and geological features that have heavily influenced the lives of the artists and local people that have lived here for thousands of years. Through this tour, you’ll experience adventures and new insights historically, artistically, geologically as well as experience simple delights such as the natural foot spas or riding the treasure-box train.
Culinary-wise, you will always be eating some of the freshest, richest fish, meat and vegetables that Japan as to offer, all at very reasonable prices.
Just about a short two-hour flight from Tokyo, this tour will bestow you with rare, incredible experiences that will connect you to Mother Nature in Japan at its most majestic and regal, invigorating and inspiring.