A trip to Yamagata lets you explore the more rural yet beautiful part of "Japan" which many do not know. You get to understand how sake and good quality beef came about, as well as breathe in fresh air and enjoy stunning view at Mount Zao. It's a very different experience altogether and you can truly experience Japan at its best.

Just a short two-hour trip away from Tokyo is Yamagata, the land of panoramic, lush green nature landscapes, unforgettable delectable cuisine, onsen, and friendly smiles. There, you can find endless things to do in the day ranging from active hiking to appreciation of Yamagata’s food produce, and yet be able to spend the evenings slowly immersed in an onsen listening to the trickling of water and the sighs of the wind gently grazing your face. For Yamagata, you won’t regret it.

For this tour we spent 1 day in Tokyo and 2 days in Miyagi Prefecture. It was a wonderful experience because it highlighted many lesser known but equally attractive locations and activities in Japan. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Japan on a deeper level, beyond some of the more common tourist sites.

The tour was very well planned out. It covered a nice number of sites that one could enjoy without being overwhelmed.

The tour was a good combination of being an introduction to Tokyo and visiting a lesser known part of Japan. I enjoyed the nature theme tour of Tokyo as it visited the central spots ｓurrounded by nature as well as somewhere I would not have thought to visit. I would never have considered visiting Aomori Prefecture by myself, but I am glad I got to see such a beautiful place that hasn’t been overwhelmed by tourism crowds compared to some of the more famous sights in Japan.

This is a great tour for nature lovers, as it lets you explore the natural scenery in both the big metropolis of Tokyo and also in the beautiful northern prefecture of Aomori.

I highly recommend this tour. The natural beauty of Japan is with out question has captivated my imagination and has me yearning to experience more. I would recommend to my audience of 126,000 to come to Japan and experience the best of Miyagi.

I had never visited Miyagi before, and was surprised by how quickly and easily it can be accessed from Tokyo via Shinkansen. The scenery there is beautiful and diverse, from mountains and waterfalls to a rugged coastline and picturesque bay dotted with rocky islands. It’s the kind of place that can be visited in a few days, but could easily fill a much longer trip as well. The weather is also a bit cooler and less humid than in Tokyo, which makes it a great choice for a summer getaway.

This tour showed me a completely different side to Tokyo - the side without any tourists! It was wonderful to explore the local neighbourhoods, visiting temples and trying delicious tempura like a Tokyo resident. I was also pleasantly surprised by the powder soft snow at Grandeco Snow Resort that you could dive right into and had a lot of fun at Spa Resort Hawaiians - a unique themed spa resort in Fukushima.

This is a great itinerary for those wanting to stay active while relaxing at some of Japan’s secret, off-the-beaten track destinations.

A perfect introduction to the history of Japan from the Edo period in Tokyo to the Samurai era in Sendai.

Overall the tour was a lot of fun. We did a good mix of natural sites and Japanese culture-related things. Tokyo and Sendai are very different places, with different destinations. Seeing both affords the opportunity to see different sides of Japan.

The tour was exciting, and I got to discover new "hidden" places in Japan. I learnt so much that can help others visit these less well known locations in Japan.

With Akita just a one hour flight away from Tokyo, it's a perfect mini-trip for those seeking unique and traditional Japanese culture. From looking out over bustling Tokyo from the Mori Museum sky view, to being served hot sake in a timber house in the middle of a snow covered village, it’s amazing what a short one hour flight from Tokyo can offer.