Japan Tour Blog

Strawberry Picking Tour

2012-02-09T02:59:40Z

Japan is world-famous for its delicious dessert strawberries. Pick and eat strawberries for as long as you would like on this Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Tour! Explore the indoor strawberry fields of Yamanashi Prefecture on this bargain tour including train tickets and an all-you-can-eat strawberry-picking pass at Noen Orchard! This free-plan tour includes JR limited express tickets. The With Lunch Plan allows you the chance to delight upon a lunch of beef stew and all-you-can-drink wine.

Noen Orchard is located in the vicinity of a variety of temples, shrines, and hot springs. Hokoji Temple is a 3 minute walk from Noen Ochard (entrance: 300yen). Erinji Temple is a 10 minute walk away (entrance: 300yen/ Temple + Museum Entrance Ticket: 700yen) Hanakage Hot Springs is a 10 minute walk away from the Noen Orchard. 3 hours/ 500yen; Towel Service/200yen. (Closed Mondays. However, when Monday is a national holiday, the hot springs will close on the following day.) If you would like to visit any of the above locations during your time on this tour, feel free to explore the area your own.

Departure: January 4 - April 28, 2012: Tuesday - Sunday
Price:
With Lunch Plan: Adult: JPY 10,000 / Child (6-11 years): JPY 7,800
Without Lunch Plan: Adult: JPY 7,500 / Child (6-11 years): JPY 4,800

Sakura, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Phenomenon

2012-02-06T08:13:31Z

The unofficial national flower of Japan, Sakura, or the Japanese cherry blossom, holds tremendous symbolic and cultural meaning to the Japanese people. Contrary to the name, sakura does not bear actual cherry fruit; sakuranbo (cherries) actually from another type of tree.

Sakura can be observed in almost every aspect of Japanese culture. Whether it is the traditional kimono, ceramics, and sweets, or the fact that is difficult to turn on the radio in April and not have a song about (and not to mention titled) about Japan's beloved sakura during this time.

It may seem incredibly bizarre to one who has not lived in Japan, but the whole country of Japan even dedicates weather forecasts to predicting the blooming schedules of the sakura.

Of course, there is good reason why the sakura have taken such deep root into Japanese culture. To the Japanese, sakura symbolize a time of new beginnings. As both the Japanese fiscal and school year both begin when the sakura bloom in April, the Japanese are raised from childhood with a distinct fondness for the white and pink blossoms produced by the tree.

Japan's love of sakura is so deeply ingrained into the culture that its blossoming is used as a way to bring people together as well. Companies and friends have picnics during the cherry blossom season called hanami, where they drink, eat, and watch the sakura together.

Interested in taking a peek at Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms this year? Let Sunrise Tours help you navigate through Tokyo's cherry blossom-laden forests this late March/ early April and bring you to some of Tokyo's best sakura sightseeing locations:

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Night Cruise Tour
Take an evening cruise on Tokyo's Sumida River, which is famous for its cherry tree-lined banks. As you enjoy the scenery outside the pleasure boat, you can also enjoy a performance by apprentice geisha, known as furisode-san in Tokyo, as well as photo opportunities.

Historical Tokyo and Cherry Blossoms Walking Tour
Get a feel for old Tokyo while surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms! This tour starts off with a visit to spacious Ueno Park which is one of the most famous and popular places in Tokyo for cherry blossom-viewing. Besides the beautiful blossoms themselves, you can experience the festival-like atmosphere of the park this time of year. Then, make a stop at a traditional restaurant for a short break and enjoy some green tea and Japanese snacks. Afterwards, continue to historical Yanaka, an old part of Tokyo where Buddhist temples and old buildings from the Edo period still remain. As you stroll through these history-laden streets, you can also enjoy the beautiful seasonal addition to the scenery that is the theme of this tour: rows of Japan's famous cherry blossoms. The delicate blossoms embrace the thoroughfare, creating almost a tunnel of white and pink petals.

Climbing Mt. Fuji

2012-02-03T07:48:00Z

This is a backdated passage written by one of our staff members about her climb up Mt. Fuji. Our Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour is scheduled for sale in late spring of 2012. Information on how to book the tour will be uploaded to our website when this tour goes on sale. We request you do not contact us regarding this tour until it is on our website, because we will be unable to respond to any requests regarding the tour until it is on sale.

One of the most popular summer adventures in Japan is climbing Mt. Fuji. This report will show you my second challenge to reach the summit and view the sunrise - "the goraiko".

My challenge of last year failed because of the bad weather at the 8th station. During the last long-weekend, 16th-17th of July, I joined the mountain climbing tour as revenge. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful this time! On the first day, we climbed from the 5th station (2,304 meters) to Toyokan lodge at the end of 7th station (2,910 meters).

Overlook Lake Yamanaka from Toyokan lodge.

After dinner and short nap, we left Toyokan lodge at around 11:00 p.m. and continue ascending towards the top. Although it was in the middle of the night, the path was brightly-lit by moon, stars and flashlights of climbers. The condition was totally different form the last year's climb in a nasty storm...
At around 4:00 a.m., we finally arrived at the summit and waited the sunrise with about 10,000 climbers... and...

4:31 a.m. ...

A breathtaking view of the sunrise from the summit of Mt. Fuji, the highest point in Japan.

It was faster than I expected that the sun showed its whole face. Lights reflected from Lake Yamanaka and the seas of clouds were just fantastic. Many people might pray for the recovery of North East Japan from here.

Then we started descending. It was freezing cold around 5 degree C before the sunrise but the temperature increase immediately once the sun appears. Unfortunately I had anemia by this sudden change of temperature and thin air but the beautiful scenery of sea clouds and extensive forest brought relief for me.

Finally we came back to the 5th station after 5 hours descending. I was so exhausted but really filled with a sense of fulfillment. Furthermore, I felt it is really important to prepare well before the climb to enjoy the adventure safely.

Anyway my challenge from last summer has finally completed. I am really glad that my revenge to reach the summit and to see the sunrise has been achieved. If you are planning to climb Mt. Fuji, I strongly recommend joining the tour and climbing with professional mountain guide for your safety.

by Akane Suga/JTB Sunrise Tours Staff

JTB 100th Anniversary Hotel & Train Packages

2012-02-03T07:14:38Z

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the JTB Group and say a warm "Thank you!" to the customers who have supported JTB throughout the years, JTB Sunrise Tours has created a variety of special package plans combining stays in established Japanese ryokan (Japanese-style inn) and bullet train tickets.

Wondering how much would it cost if you booked a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto and a night in an established ryokan yourself?

Round-trip bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto cost JPY 26,000 or more. 1 night in a formal Kyoto ryokan including dinner and breakfast (as standard for most ryokan) is between JPY 30,000 to 40,000. As there is limited availability for ryokan rooms, it may be difficult to arrange for your reservation on the date you request. However, on our JTB 100th Anniversary Thank You Package, you can stay at the Seikoro Ryokan, a historical ryokan which has been around for more than 100 years, for the reasonable price of JPY 45,900. This traditional Japanese ryokan has roots from the Taisho era, and is known for its delicious fresh food, and Kyoto-style kaiseki course meals.

Kyoto 2-Day Train & Hotel Package Seikoro Ryokan with Nozomi/Hikari Bullet Train

In celebration of JTB's 100th Anniversary, we have arranged a special tour at the Traditional Ryuguden Ryokan located in Hakone. Ryuguden is well known for its beautiful views in the popular hot spring resort area of Hakone. Savor the flavors of the fresh seasonal kaiseki course meal while relaxing in a hot springs, where you can enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji.

Hakone 2-Day Train & Hotel Package at the Traditional Ryuguden Ryokan

On both of these tours, you will have a chance to dine upon a full kaiseki-style course dinner and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the hot springs. Experience Japan's traditional luxury resorts for a bargain price when you book today!

Sunrise Tours is currently in the process of developing new bullet train packages in other areas for 100th anniversary tours. New packages will be uploaded on our website throughout the year.

Sunrise Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour

2012-01-17T05:30:26Z

These beautiful pictures are from Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. Shirakawa-go is designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and is famous for its Gassho-zukuri. Gassho-zukuri is one of the old Japanese architectural styles, with its feature of steep thatched roof. As it snows heavily in this area, Gassho-zukuri roof makes it easier for the residents to remove snow in winter. It is very rare to see such villages in Japan nowadays, so it is worth visiting!

You can visit the site through our Sunrise Tour.
The tour will also visit Takayama and Kanazawa, where you can explore a folk museum, Kenrokuen Garden, and the old samurai residence. You can start the tour from and end the tour at Tokyo, Kyoto, or Nagoya, so please choose the one that best suits your needs and situation.

Although it is cold in winter, enjoying beautiful snow view, as you can see on the pictures, is also attractive.

Please check out our website for JTB Sunrise Tour.
Takayama Express 3-Day Tour of World Heritage Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa
Takayama Holiday 4-Day Tour of Mt. Fuji, World Heritage Shirakawago, and Kanazawa

Takayama, World Heritage Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa 3-Day Tour from Kyoto
Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa 3-Day World Heritage Tour from Takayama

By Ryoko KAMADA/JTB Sunrise Tours Staff

Bathing... monkeys?!

2011-12-07T02:53:03Z

Get up close and personal with Japan's famous snow monkeys!

Experience Nagano Prefecture's unique Jigokudani Monkey Park, where you can watch Japanese snow monkeys escape the cold by bathing in the park's warm, natural hot springs surrounded by snow. After the park, continue to Ryokan Biyu no Yado to spend the night and rejuvenate in the inn's hot spring baths. This tour also includes a buffet lunch on the first day and dinner and breakfast at the inn.

This tour can be booked at the below link:
http://www.japanican.com/tours/tourdetail.aspx?aff=GMT&tc=GMT01TYOOF113A

1-Day Fuji-Hakone Manga

2011-08-29T05:52:57Z

This may be old news to visitors of JAPANiCan.com, but we thought we would write it here for all of you guys who have never been.

An American manga (comic) artist recently rode on our Mt. Fuji-Hakone tour and drew a manga about his experience!

To see a comic of our most popular tour, please click here:
http://japan-articles.japanican.com/en/articles/manga_fuji_hakone.html

*Please note that this comic slightly differs from our normal Mt. Fuji-Hakone schedule. Sometimes the itinerary of the tour slightly differs due to the combination of the tour with other tours.

Our Most Popular Tours

2011-08-24T02:08:51Z

Hi everyone! We often get asked about our most popular tours when we talk with our customers on the phone or on our tours. This list has changed slightly from our lists in previous years due to the fact that we have stopped the operation of some of our tours due to complications from the earthquake.

1. Mt. Fuji-Hakone 1-Day Tour
If you are looking to get up close and personal with Mt. Fuji, we highly recommend our best selling Mt. Fuji-Hakone tour. This tour takes you around and up (to the 5th Station) allowing you a chance to experience a variety of different views of Mt. Fuji.

Hakone is a popular onsen (hot springs) area outside of Tokyo, offering beautiful views of Japanese nature and Japan's national symbol of Mt. Fuji. If you are interested in spending the night in Hakone, we offer plans connected with our popular Mt. Fuji tour allowing you the chance to really experience the wonders of Japan.

2. The Shinkansen Tours: Kyoto 2-Day Train & Hotel Package
The Japan Rail Pass is a bargain, but only for those who are planning on traveling around the country of Japan. If you have limited time and do not have time to travel much, our train/accommodation to Kyoto (or any other place we offer Shinkansen packages to), this is the package for you! The following Shinkansen package which includes accommodation is cheaper than buying round-trip Bullet train tickets by themselves.

See the savings for yourself!

Round-trip Hikari Shinkansen tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto: 26,840yen

The Shinkansen Tours Kyoto 2-Day Train & Hotel Package (1-night Accommodation at the Karasuma Kyoto Hotel & Round-trip Hikari Shinkansen tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto): 19,900yen

3. Dynamic Tokyo
Our most popular Tokyo tour is back by popular demand starting from September! This tour visiting Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace Plaza, and Asakusa (by river cruise) is a must for people who have limited time in Tokyo but want to see all the sights. Not to mention, this tour also includes a delicious barbecue-style lunch!

If you have any questions about what tour to go on, feel free to call our call center and talk with one of our customer service representatives. We are waiting for your call!

Walk Tokyo with Sunrise!

2011-07-05T03:33:37Z

Sunrise Tours recently started a series of walking tours to Tokyo hot spots such as Kagurazaka, Harajuku, Aoyama, Roppongi, Shinjuku, and more. Complete with a tour guide, you are sure to learn a great deal about the city of Tokyo, and Japan in general, on these exciting tours!

Interested in learning more? Here are some brief summaries of our new Tokyo walking tours. (Complete with links, if you would like to book.)

Walking Tokyo: City Life in Shinjuku
Get a taste of the Tokyo city culture on this walking tour to one of the metropolis's most bustling havens for shopping and entertainment: Shinjuku. Discover how--even in this modern, international shopping mecca--aspects of Japanese culture shines through just about everywhere. Experience traditional culture like a department store's morning greetings as well as pop culture with a visit to an arcade.

Walking Tokyo: Edo Kagurazaka Tour
Explore Kagurazaka, an elegant Tokyo neighborhood, with the guidance of a local English-speaking guide. Kagurazaka is famous for a roughly 400m hilly road which extends into various alleyways. View the unique Japanese architecture of this area while lingering in this former hanamachi (geisha district) located in the midst of temples and shrines. Popular with Tokyo residents for its traditional Japanese accessory stores and stylish restaurants, Kagurazaka is sure to make for an unforgettable Tokyo walk.

Walking Tokyo: Harajuku Walking Tour
Walk Japan's fashion capital of Harajuku on this exciting guided course! Unique clothing and accessory stores, as well as original stores owned by fashion artists line the streets of this popular area. If you are looking for a chance to buy your souvenirs look no farther than this tour. This tour stops at one of Tokyo's largest 100 yen shops and the famous Kitty Land toy store, a shop often frequented by visiting Hollywood celebrities.

Walking Tokyo: Aoyama and Roppongi City Green Tour
Explore Aoyama Cemetery from the outer gardens of Meiji Jingu Shrine, a spiritual Tokyo hot spot. See how famous spots such as Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills combine both nature and art into the scenery of this complex city.　As it turns to night, watch the cosmopolitan city of Roppongi change before your eyes.

Walking Tokyo: An Evening in Kabukicho
Visit Shinjuku, Japan's largest entertainment district, on this exciting evening walking tour. After taking in the unique architecture of Suehiro Vaudeville Theater and Hanazono Shrine, explore Kabukicho, one of Asia's largest entertainment districts. At the end of your tour, you will walk through Omoide Yokocho, a small neighborhood reminiscent of Japan's Showa period, where you can delight upon cheap and delicious Japanese delicacies.

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One of the best things about this great tour series is that due to the fact the tour is so new, you are pretty likely to get a tour guide servicing your group only. So basically if you book, you are likely to get a private guide to yourself to show you around Tokyo's hottest spots! What can be better than that?

(Note: We are not guaranteeing you are going to have a private guide, but the chances are pretty good.)

Tour Schedule Revision Notice

2011-06-27T05:16:40Z

Sunrise Tours has been operating its tours on an irregular basis since the disaster that occurred in Northern Japan in March. Due to popular demand, we will soon resume the operation of the following tours under a revised schedule. We have also cancelled a portion of our tours indefinitely. Please check the following list for changes and cancellations in our tour operation schedule:

1. The following English-language tours departing/arriving from Tokyo will be operated on a revised tour schedule:

Tour Code	Tour Title	July & August	From September Forward
F300	Nikko World Heritage　1-Day Tour	Cancelled until the end of September	This tour will operate from Oct. 3- Dec. 30. (excluding the following black out days: Oct. 8-10, 15-17, 22-23, 29-30, and Nov. 30)
	We will be running a Nikko Walking Tour in its place.
A020	Tokyo Afternoon Tour	Cancelled	This tour will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from September 1- December 26.
A100	Dynamic Tokyo	Cancelled	This tour will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from September 1- December 26.
A030	Cityrama Tokyo Morning	Operating	From September 1- December 31, this tour will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only.
A040	Cityrama Tokyo Afternoon	Cancelled	From September 1- December 31, this tour will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only.
A070	Panoramic Tokyo	Operating	From September 1- December 31, this tour will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays only.
A080	Full Day Edo Tokyo Walking Tour	Cancelled	From September 1- November 30, this tour will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (excluding the following blackout dates: 9/20 and 10/11).
2. The following English-language Tokyo departure/arrival tours are cancelled indefinitely:
G600	Samurai and Scenic Beauty in Northern Japan 3-Day Tour		Cancelled indefinitely for the rest of 2011
A210	Tokyo Seaside Afternoon
A160	Tokyo Night Life
A560	Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

3. W are running all of our English-language Tokyo arrival/departure tours, other than the above tours, on schedule.

4. Chinese-language Tokyo Arrival/Departure Tours

C100	皇居・浅草と川下り	Cancelled	Cancelled until September 30. Operation from October has not yet been decided.
C110	東京午前半日	Cancelled
C200	東京タワー・お台場	Cancelled
C300	愉快的東京1日	Cancelled
C590	秋葉原	Cancelled
CFUJIQ	富士急ハイランド	Cancelled
C850	富士山五合目と山中湖温泉	Operating（See Note 1 below）	Operation from September has not been fully decided.
C900	箱根と露天風呂	Cancelled	This tour will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only from September 1- November 30 (excluding the following blackout dates September 20, October 11)
C400	東京夜景	Cancelled indefinitely for the rest of 2011

（Note 1）Please note that we will require at least 20 participants to operate this tour in July and August.

Note: Pick-up service will only be conducted at hotels in which the customer has designated pick-up. To receive pick-up service at your hotel, you must call the Sunrise Center by 10 a.m. the day before your scheduled tour departure.

Tours arriving or departing from Nagoya, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Okinawa will also operate according to their normal schedules.

JTB Sunrise Tours

(This list is current as of July 6, 2011)

Okinawa: Japan's Tropical Paradise

2011-06-02T07:04:29Z

Looking for a tropical beach get away for your vacation this summer? Look no farther than the Japan's most southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. This subtropical paradise and former hub of the Ryukyu Kingdom holds not only beautiful beaches but also a rich and multicultural history sure to make for an interesting vacation!

After flourishing as the Kingdom of Ryukyu for hundreds of years, Okinawa became a prefecture of Japan 130 years ago. Integrating the artistic and cultural influences of China, Korea, and Southeast Asia, Okinawa has a unique culture suited to its climate and multicultural history. Okinawa's unique culture still survives in its customs and language, giving the area a distincitve flare which cannot be found anywhere else in Japan. Today let us introduce you to the allure of Okinawa through its food, sights, and fun activities.

Eat
Okinawa is proud of its own special cuisine, which differs from that of Japanese cuisine found on mainland Japan. With Southeast Asian, Japanese, and Chinese influences, Okinawan food combines elements of all these cultures into delicious and healthy dishes. The low salt, low fat content of diet of the Okinawa people is thought to be the reason that the Okinawan people are some of the longest living of any people in the world.

Due to the influence of Okinawa's occupying American troops, there are many American influences in modern Okinawan cuisine. One example of such a fusion dish is "taco rice," a Tex-Mex inspired concoction featuring taco meat, lettuce, tomato, and rice. Taco rice is served at restaurants through Okinawa and regularly shows up as a main dish in Okinawa's elementary and junior high school lunches.

Do
Okinawa is well known for its beautiful beaches and warm temperatures. This combination allows visitors a chance to participate in a variety of spots. In particular, Okinawa is famous for diving as the Okinawa archipelago is home to a variety of marine life with numbers rivaling even that of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Sunrise Tours offers an introductory diving class under the tutelage of an experienced English-speaking diving instructor on this one-day diving tour of the Kerema Islands with Sunrise Tours. This class is perfect for beginners and is a great chance to explore the fantastic clear underwater world of the warm seas surrounding Okinawa.

See
For those looking who would rather look at sea life above water, we recommend visiting the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the world's largest aquariums and offers visitors the opportunity to view and learn about a wide of variety of sea life making it a perfect destination for marine life lovers and families with children.

Another popular Okinawa attraction is Ryukyu Mura, Okinawan village theme park that allows visitors to experience Okinawa's local culture, performing arts, and nature first hand. Both of these locations are located in Northern Okinawa. Sunrise Tours offers visitors a chance to explore Okinawa's beautiful northern area by tour bus including lunch for great value if you are interested in visiting both the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Ryukyu Mura.

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Okinawa is quite a beautiful place and is recommended for both first-time travelers and those with experience in Japan. The overall feel of the prefecture is much different than that of mainland Japan and visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the hospitable and laidback attitude of the Okinawan people.

Picture credit: Diving picture was kindly provided by Dive Shop Bluefield.

Important Notice Regarding the Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake

2011-04-22T00:37:40Z

JTB Sunrise Tours is operating at a limited schedule currently due to the large earthquake which struck Japan on March 11, 2011. For more information about our tour operation schedule and cancellation fees, we ask you please click here.

Please note that we will be charging the complete tour fare for any no-shows (not cancelling and not showing up for your tour). For this reason, we ask that all cancellations for tours be made before the date of the actual tour departure for tour operation purposes. Cancellations made after the departure of your tour will not accepted.

We have also temporarily changed the business hours of our call center. We will be operating from 7:30am - 6:00pm (Japan Time)/7 days a week. Please see Contact Us below for more details.

Our Gracious Thanks
Sunrise Tours would like to thank all of our customers for your kind words and warm messages. We received many emails, phone calls, and letters asking about our safety and wishing for Japan's speedy recovery. We sincerely appreciate your support. We would also like to apologize for not being able to respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Thank you for your co-operation, patience and understanding.

Regarding Donations for Japan

Relief efforts for people affected by the earthquake and tsunami began immediately after the disaster struck. Various groups, companies, and individuals have been gathering donations for charities to help those most affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Support from outside of Japan has also been incredible, from private donations to direct involvement in search and rescue and relief efforts. We're trying to do our part as well: JTB Corporation has donated 100 million Japanese yen.

If you would like to get involved in helping the victims of the earthquake and tsunami yourself, please accept our deepest gratitude and allow us to direct your attention to the links below for more information on how you can help.

Japanese Red Cross
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/relief/l4/Vcms4_00002070.html
American Red Cross
http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main

Contact Us
Tel ( From Overseas): +81-3-5796-5454 (Tokyo, Japan)
Tel (From Japan): 03-5796-5454 (Tokyo, Japan)
Fax: +81-3-5796-5459 (Tokyo, Japan)
Our call center is ready to take your calls and inquries from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Japan Standard Time

Our New Website!

2011-04-21T05:36:48Z

Hi everyone!

As some of you may have noticed, we recently completely revamped our website. We hope you have had a chance to take a look over our new website. We spent a lot of time working on it and making it more accessible for you users. We look forward to hearing your feedback so we can make changes to make it even better.

Some major changes occured with this update. We hope that this makes our tours more accessible and easier to book now. Here is a list of some of the changes we made with this update:

1. All of our tours can now be booked online via JAPANiCAN.com.
As only a select number of our tours could be booked completely online before, we believe this a big step in our reservations. Most of our tour reservations before this revamp were performed completely by email which is was a pretty messy process. We hope this makes things easier for all of you.

2. SNS Website Links
Yes, we know! We are late to the SNS game. We hope you will forgive us and perhaps give us a Like or two on Facebook.

3. Search Function
We now have a real search function on our website. Put in the categories you wish and search away for your perfect tour/package.

4. New Design
We hope (?) you find this design to be not only easier on the eyes but also easier to navigate. We tried to provide a decent amount of information about various sightseeing destinations in Japan so you can make a more informed decision about your sightseeing destinations.

And much, much more!

We hope you like our new site. We are looking forward to seeing you in Japan soon!

PS: Keep on checking this blog for updates about interesting news occuring in Japan!

Learn About Japan with JTB Sunrise Tours!

2011-04-13T02:47:00Z

Konnichiwa everyone from Japan! We are happy to inform you that you have stumbled upon Sunrise Tours' new blog. Sunrise Tours has been providing overseas visitors with quality tours of Japan since 1964 and now we are going viral with our new blog. You have no idea how excited we are about being able to share information about our tours and free plan packages with you!

We are often asked what types of things can be seen on our tours, and we figure there is no better way for us to explain to you than with pictures and descriptions by people who have actually participated on them! We will also be broadcasting information about special deals and seasonal tours on this blog, which we hope will be helpful to you in planning your trip to Japan.

Thank you for visiting us! We look forward to hearing from you soon.