Tours

Thanks to your kind support and curiosity, I'm living the dream of showcasing Japan's lesser-known gems to you! As you may know, Japan is currently experiencing an incredibly high influx of tourists, and by exploring less crowded yet equally (and sometimes more!) beautiful destinations, you're actively contributing to addressing Japan's over-tourism issue. Your support means a lot.

Let's celebrate 200,000 followers by joining me on a tour to Nara!

This autumn, I want to offer the opportunity for five of you to join me on a FREE trip to Nara — my favorite prefecture in all of Japan. To participate, please complete the form below.

It doesn't matter whether you live in Japan or just visiting, but please note that the trip dates cannot be changed. In addition to enjoying this trip, which also serves the purpose of providing feedback to Nara Prefecture's tourism efforts, you'll be joining me and five other participants.
The tour will be conducted in Japanese, but I'll be available to assist with translations and provide extra information to enhance your experience.

Please find the tour details below (please note that details may change but I will notify you if so). Participation in the tour is free, including the hotel stay. You only need to cover the round trip to Osaka Station.

Nara Prefecture Tourism Restart Project

Start

November 1st, 2023, at Osaka Station at 10:30 AM

Finish

November 2nd, 2023, at Osaka Station around 6:00 PM

Some of the activities include

Lunch at Inaka Chaya Chie
Visiting Abe Monju-in Temple in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
A special nighttime visit to Shorinji Temple and enjoying Michelin-starred French cuisine at Seirin Tea House on the grounds
Overnight stay at Hotel Nara Sakurai no Sato
Special morning service at 6 AM at Hasedera
And more!

※ Please be aware that this trip will include fish and meat options, as well as some alcohol. Unfortunately, the menu cannot be altered.　

Thank you for the tremendous number of applications. Unfortunately, the due date has passed. I will review them all and write to those who have been selected to join me on this journey!