With the onset of summer, Japan is immersed in an atmosphere of festivities and fireworks. Every year, hundreds of festivals are held across the country, decorated with colorful flashes in the night sky. These events, known as hanabi taikai (花火大会), attract millions of people and leave an unforgettable experience. Fireworks have long been used in Japan to ward off evil spirits during rituals and festivities. During the Edo period,...
The colorful annual Sanja-matsuri festival was held last weekend at Asakusa Kannon (Sensoji), Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. Thousands of locals gather to participate. Even more who specially come even from far away to be its spectators. Sensoji Matsuri is a festival dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy, whose miniature gilded statue has been kept at the temple since the 7th century. It ...
When you think of Japan, you often picture the bustling streets of Tokyo or the ancient temples of Kyoto. But there's another place worth your attention - Okinawa. This tropical paradise in southern Japan offers a unique experience that is hard to find anywhere else. Okinawa's beaches are breathtakingly beautiful. The white sand, crystal clear water and rich underwater life make them the perfect...
In recent decades, Japan has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of people with its unique culture, traditions and magnificent natural scenery. However, along with the growth of tourism has come serious challenges, especially in historic cities such as Kyoto. The heart of Kyoto, the Gion quarter, which is famous for its beautiful architecture, traditional tea houses and geishas, in...
Japan's Golden Week, a series of public holidays and weekends in early May, kicked off. It brings with it not only extra days of rest, but also great weather. There is no heat yet. In the streets of cities you can admire the colorful blooming azalea planted along the roads, and in gardens and parks - luxurious wisteria. The Japanese are rushing to the countryside to...
Friends, I offer you an unforgettable vacation in Okinawa! Okinawa is the largest island of the Ryukyu archipelago and the administrative center of the southern Japanese prefecture of the same name. It has a mild subtropical climate, delightful nature and healthy balanced food. Okinawa is just a paradise for travelers: perfect for resting white sand and the cleanest sea surrounded by fantastically beautiful coral reefs. And then there's the distinctive...
Cherry blossom season is slowly coming to an end, but my team is already actively preparing for golden week and summer vacation! In the meantime, let's enjoy the magnificent beauty of this year's cherry blossoms! Discover Japan with Sakura Tours! To book a trip to the museum or for more information, please contact: info@sakura-tours.ru Request a Tour with the President of the Company
Through June 18, Kanagawa is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Toshio Suzuki, the chief producer and president of Japan's Studio Ghibli. He is known as one of Japan's most successful producers due to the box office success of many of Ghibli's animated films. In the words of world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki, "If it weren't for Mr. Suzuki, there would be no Studio Ghibli." The exhibition is an alternative to visiting the museum...
The sakura, which usually blooms at the end of March, this year did not show its splendor until early April. But the delay only enhanced its impact on the atmosphere of new beginnings characteristic of "新年度". This moment of belated beauty reminds us of the unpredictability of nature and the importance of flexibility in our lives. In this beautiful combination of sakura and "新年度" we see renewal, hope and...
Sakewarnya is a place where the art of sake making is intertwined with the history and culture of Japan. The Sakura Tours team recently traveled there to prepare a new tour, offering participants a deep dive into this fascinating world. In the sake brewery, visitors can see the process of creating sake, from the selection of rice to the fermentation and bottling of the drink. This is a unique opportunity to...
