Nakasendo Trail – Walking Through the Villages of Old Japan
In 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 readingBest Three Japanese Gardens – Kuroko’s Picks
Top 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 readingDiscover the Art Island of Japan, Naoshima
Have 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 readingHow to Spend 5 Weeks Exploring Japan
From 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 readingThe Best Time to Visit Japan
When 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
Continue readingTop 3 Ramen Resturants in Hokkaido
Ramen is one of the most delicious foods in the world. A ramen apprentice spends around 5 years in training before opening their own restaurant. A ramen chef will dedicate their life to perfecting
Continue readingHokkaido in Summer: Why the Hokkaido Garden Path is the Worth the Walk
Have you ever taken the time to just be in nature? Taken a deep breath in a simply let all the tension of modern day life leave your body? Hokkaido in summer has a tendency to overwhelm your senses in
Continue readingSister City Delegation
In feudal Japan, 47 loyal Samurai gave their lives to protect the honour of their master. Walking around the picturesque city of Ako in the temperate Hyogo prefecture, you’d never
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