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A touch of Japan - boutique tours

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Kanuma-shi, Tochigi
A touch of Japan - boutique tours

Discover Japan with A Touch of Japan. We create tailor-made journeys that immerse you in the culture, beauty, and essence of this incredible country.

Let us guide you beyond the ordinary into the heart of Japan’s most unique experiences. Welcome to A Touch of Japan – your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and authentic experiences of Japan. With over a decade of expertise and a deep passion for Japan’s culture, we specialize in creating bespoke journeys that reflect your unique interests and desires. Our team of expert guides, fluent in En

glish & Japanese and understanding of your needs, ensures every detail is tailored for a truly unforgettable adventure. Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of Tokyo, marveling at Kyoto’s timeless beauty, or uncovering local traditions in rural Japan, we go beyond the typical tourist trail to connect you with the heart and soul of this incredible country. Let us craft your perfect journey. Get in touch to start your personalized Japanese experience.

23/09/2025

Discover Bato, Tochigi
Bato, located in the beautiful countryside of Tochigi Prefecture, is a charming town surrounded by mountains and rivers. It offers visitors the chance to enjoy peaceful rural scenery, hot springs, and warm local hospitality. The town is also home to the Bato Hiroshige Museum of Art, which displays works by the world-renowned ukiyo-e master Utagawa Hiroshige. Visitors can savor delicious local foods such as handmade soba noodles and seasonal vegetables, making Bato a wonderful destination to experience authentic Japanese culture.

One of the highlights of Bato is the Iizuka Residence, a historic wealthy merchants residence built during the Edo period.
The residence features traditional Japanese architecture with tatami rooms, sliding shoji doors, and a garden that displays unique beauty throughout the four seasons. Inside, visitors can explore traditional household items and artifacts, gaining insight into Japan’s rural history and way of life. The tranquil atmosphere makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time.

What makes the Iizuka Residence even more special is that it is not only a place to visit, but also a place to stay. Guests have the rare opportunity to spend the night in this historic home, surrounded by the elegance of traditional Japanese living.

If you would like to stay at the Iizuka Residence, please contact us for reservations.

19/06/2025

Feel the Rhythm of Kanuma 🥁

At A Touch of Japan, our journeys aren’t about watching from the sidelines, they’re about stepping into the moment.

In the historic city of Kanuma, our travelers don traditional festival attire, climb aboard colorful yatai floats, learn the songs sung for generations, and try their hand at the powerful taiko drums that awaken the spirit of the festival.

It’s not a show. It’s a living tradition, and our guests are invited to take part.

This is exactly what we aim to offer throughout our tours:
not just seeing Japan, but feeling it.
Not just visiting a place, but connecting with its people, its rhythm, and its stories.

A Touch of Japan
Journeys that open the door to something real.

🌸 www.atouchofjapan.com

17/06/2025

Soba Making in Kanuma 🍜

Step into a beautifully preserved historic restaurant in Kanuma, and learn the art of soba from local masters.

In this hands-on experience, you’ll roll, fold, and slice buckwheat noodles the traditional way, with all ingredients and tools carefully selected to suit dietary-friendly needs.

It’s not just about cooking, it’s about slowing down, connecting with local wisdom, and discovering Japanese culture through your fingertips.

Whether you’re traveling with family or part of a private group, this is the kind of memory that stays with you.

A Touch of Japan
Because the most meaningful moments… are often handmade.

🌸 www.atouchofjapan.co.il

12/06/2025

Hakuba in Summer.

Most travelers know Hakuba as a ski destination.
But when the snow melts, a different kind of beauty is revealed.

Verdant mountain slopes, endless shades of green.
Rivers of clear, cold water winding through the valley.
Quiet villages where life moves with the rhythm of the land.
Ancient forest trails, alpine flowers, cool evenings under starlit skies.

This is summer in Hakuba, one of Japan’s most refreshing escapes.

For those seeking a different kind of Japan, one of nature, quiet, and depth, Hakuba in summer offers space to breathe.

We integrate these lesser-known seasonal experiences into our bespoke journeys. Because Japan’s beauty isn’t bound to a single season.

A Touch of Japan
Boutique journeys. Deeper layers of Japan.

🌸 www.atouchofjapan.com

10/06/2025

Beyond Osaka.
The city is vibrant, colorful, full of sounds and flavors.
But sometimes, it’s what lies beyond the city that reveals another side of Japan.

Just a short ride away, a quieter world awaits:

Mist-covered mountains around Koyasan
Traditional sake breweries in small, forgotten towns
Narrow alleys and artisan workshops in Sakai, Japan’s historic sword-making town
Old fishing villages along the coast of Wakayama

These are the places we love to weave into our journeys.
Not the usual "must-sees", but moments where Japan unfolds.

Because there’s a difference between "visiting Japan" and truly being in Japan.

A Touch of Japan
Traveling to what remains authentic.

🌸 www.atouchofjapan.com

09/06/2025

Fukui.
A region that remains off Japan’s typical travel routes, and that’s part of its charm.

Here, there are no bustling crowds, no glittering shopping avenues.
Instead, you’ll find raw and untouched nature: a breathtaking coastline where dramatic cliffs fall into the sea, dense green forests hiding centuries-old wooden temples, and landscapes that invite you to pause and reflect.

We weave Fukui into journeys for those seeking to discover Japan beyond the postcard: places that remain genuine, honest, and beautifully simple.

Trips where you walk a little slower, observe a little deeper, and allow the essence of a place to unfold.

A Touch of Japan
Exploring Japan’s quieter layers.
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06/06/2025

Aomori, Japan’s Quiet North, Where Stories Breathe

The further you go from Tokyo, the deeper Japan begins to unfold.

And at the very tip of Honshu, Aomori waits, not with grandeur, but with quiet power.

Here, the ancient beech forests of Shirakami feel like the Earth remembering itself.
The air is crisp. The people, gentle. The pace, unhurried.

Winter brings poetry, snow falling on wooden houses, steam rising from hot springs tucked between trees.
Summer bursts into rhythm with the Nebuta Festival, where glowing floats, taiko drums, and traditional dance fill the streets with life and fire.

But the real magic
It’s in the small things:
A farmer offering you an apple sweeter than any you’ve tasted.
A craftsman inviting you into his workshop.
A quiet morning walk where you’re the only one on the trail.

At A Touch of Japan, we go beyond the guidebooks.
We connect travelers with places where time still flows slowly and traditions live on, not for display, but because they matter.

Aomori isn’t just a destination.
It’s a reminder that sometimes, the farthest places bring you closest to what’s real.

🔗 https://atouchofjapan.com

04/06/2025

Kyushu - Japan’s Wild Soul of Fire and Warmth

Volcanic landscapes. Bubbling hot springs. Villages that still whisper samurai stories.

Kyushu isn’t just a destination, it’s an experience that stirs the senses.
Here, you don’t just visit; you feel Japan in its raw, natural rhythm.

Soak in an open-air onsen with mist drifting through Beppu’s hills.
Taste sweet potato roasted over firewood in Kirishima.
Walk through ancient shrines hidden in cedar forests.

We take you far from the usual routes , into the wild heart of Japan.

📍 Discover Kyushu with A Touch of Japan
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03/06/2025

This Isn’t the Wasabi You Know.
Most of what we call “wasabi” is just green-tinted horseradish.
But real wasabi, grown in the clear mountain waters of Japan, is an entirely different story.

Its flavor is gentler, fresher, present without overpowering.
And the best way to discover it?
Visit an actual wasabi farm, tucked between bamboo groves and cool mountain streams.

A Touch of Japan will take you there.
You’ll see how it’s cultivated, learn how to grate it on traditional sharkskin, and most importantly taste it fresh, the way locals do.

Because when you travel with those who truly know Japan, even spice becomes a moment of calm.

🔗 atouchofjapan.com

02/06/2025

Yoshinoyama: A Mountain Woven with Seasons
It’s more than just cherry blossoms.

Mount Yoshino has been sacred for centuries, not because it’s dramatic, but because it’s quiet.
A place where monks once walked in silence, and where the seasons still take their time.

Spring brings the famed pink hills, yes,
But autumn blazes with gold.
Winter leaves only stillness.
And summer? A green hush broken only by the hum of insects and the shuffle of your steps.

This isn’t the Japan of crowds.
It’s the Japan of breath, space, and deeper rhythms.

29/05/2025

Summer in Japan Means One Thing: Festivals in Full Color

The sound of taiko drums echoing through the streets.
Paper lanterns swaying in the evening breeze.
The scent of grilled corn, yakisoba, and sweet summer peaches.

From the fireworks over Lake Biwa to a tiny countryside dance where everyone knows the steps, summer festivals aren’t just events.
They’re memory, makers.
They’re how Japan celebrates the season, not with noise, but with rhythm, food, and tradition.

Let’s show you the side of Japan that dances under the stars.

🔗 atouchofjapan.com

28/05/2025

Nagano, Japan’s Wild Calm

Some places don’t need to impress you.
They just let you breathe.

In Nagano, forests stretch farther than cell service.
Alpine lakes reflect skies so clear, they look imagined.
And ancient cedar trails wind between villages where time still walks, not runs.

Here, nature isn’t an escape, it’s the rhythm.
From the silent beauty of Kamikochi Valley to the healing waters of hidden mountain onsen,
Nagano lets you listen, not just see.

It’s not about “what to do.”
It’s about how it feels to be surrounded by something quietly greater.

Just a few hours from Tokyo. But deeply, naturally, elsewhere.

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Kanuma-shi, Tochigi