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About Japan

Irasshaimase!!* Welcome to Samurai Tours!! Japan has something for everyone, whatever your interests. Tranquil mountain top temples and shrines, large neon-lit cities buzzing with an energy that will sweep you away, soothing hot spring baths, idyllic gardens, speeding bullet trains, soaring mountain peaks, welcoming, friendly, helpful people, and of course, the fantastic food.

If you would like to learn more about Japan, we invite you to spend some time in this section of our web site. You will find out information about ryokans (Japanese-style accommodations), Japanese etiquette, Japanese weather, tips from our extensive Japan travel experience on how to prepare for your upcoming Japan tour and much, much more.

*Irasshaimase means Welcome. Customers entering stores, restaurants or other places of business all over Japan are met with enthusiastic cries of Irasshaimase!!

Staying In Ryokans

Learn all about Ryokans (traditional Japanese inns)

Ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) offer the best in food, service, and traditional atmosphere. These unique Japanese-style inns allow guests to appreciate the traditional culture of Japan and follow the same traditions that have been practiced for hundreds of years.

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Japanese Etiquette

The unique culture can be as inscrutable as it is intriguing for the first-time visitor.

To help create a faux-pas-free journey, arm yourself with a few of these handy etiquette tips before your trip: from when to bow and take your shoes off, to when it’s OK to be a noisy eater and what not to do with your chopsticks.

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Japanese Food

Food In Japan

 Food is an important part of travel in Japan.

One of the most common misconceptions about Japan is that the Japanese only eat sushi. Nothing could be further from the truth. One of the most underrated aspects of travel in Japan is the food. There are more Michelin rated restaurants in Japan than any other country in the world.

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Preparing for your trip

What to know when you travel to Japan and how to prepare.

Over the years we have gathered a large amount of helpful information that we provide to all our tour members in the Tour Handbook that they receive before their trip. We’ve provided some of that information here on this page to help you get ready for your trip to Japan.

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Smilling in Japan