Dear Friends,Presently, almost every corner of the world is feeling the effects of the coronavirus threat. For a team that thrives on all the positive experiences travel can bring, it has been difficult
Continue readingThe popular blossoming of Sakura is a national event in Japan that flocks tourists from all over the world. However, the timing of the blooming is sometimes hard to predict due to the transience of the
Continue readingAbove photo is Osechi*. Osechi* are the traditional Japanese New Year foods, exquisitely prepared collection of foods that are shared among family members or friends. It uses seafood and food from
Continue readingFor almost three years, Kuroko Boutique Tours has successfully organized intimate, personal tours to Japan, meticulously curating them around your interests, preferred pace, and travel style. Behind these
Continue readingSpringtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to early May, the country’s iconic cherry trees capture the attention of visitors and locals as billions of tiny pink flowers blanket
Continue readingIn recent years, the old mountain route between Kyoto and Edo (now called Tokyo), known as the Nakasendo (literally, “Middle Mountain Way”), has become one of Japan’s most famous hiking routes. The
Continue readingTop photograph courtesy of David Altschul Photography.In Japanese culture, garden-making is high art, equal to the arts of calligraphy and ink painting. Japanese traditional gardens highlight the beauty
Continue readingHave you ever dreamed of a place where art reigns supreme? Where creativity is almost tangible in the air? Well, our next tour is going somewhere truly captivating... Floating in the Seto Inland Sea of
Continue readingFrom May to June, Kuroko Boutique Tours led three trips deep into Japan.We spent 5 immersive weeks with travellers exploring the busy metropolis of Tokyo, wandering the bamboo forests in Kyoto, doing restorative
Continue readingWhen is the best time to visit Japan? Well that all depends on your favourite colour… Ask locals what time of year is best to visit Japan and you’ll get a different answer every time. Each season
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