The below head-to-head battle pits the best snow resorts in Europe VS the best in Japan to see which will become your next first choice snow holiday destination! ROUND 1: Number of Ski Resorts Think of Japan and mountains covered in powder snow might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, thanks […]
Japan’s incredibly rich cultural heritage and unique natural beauty is reflected in the fact that the country boasts 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are located right throughout the country, from the wild beauty of the remote Shiretoko Peninsula in the north to the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom sites in Okinawa in the south. While each […]
There’s a huge range of unique and amazing things to do in Japan. We’ve drawn up a list of the top 5 things you should try on your visit to this fascinating country. 1. Experience the Tea Ceremony with a Geisha The Japanese Tea Ceremony or Chado is an ancient tradition that involves the […]
With a rich array of pristinely preserved castles, temples, shrines and tea houses, the ancient city of Kyoto is widely regarded as the cultural heart of Japan. For over a millennium, from 794 until 1868, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and seat of the Emperor. Kyoto was, in fact, spared the destruction that befell […]
Are you heading to Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019? Let Unique Japan Tours help make this the trip of a lifetime. As Japan travel specialists and experts we arrange for you: Airport transfers Accommodation (from budget to super deluxe hotels) Private or shared transfers Transport between host cities Tournament tickets (subject to availability) […]
Despite its tragic history, the city of Hiroshima is now a thriving commercial and cultural capital. After the war, the city underwent an incredible revival and is now a vibrant home to over two million people. While there are lots of things to see, do and experience in this exciting city, here are our top […]
(more…)
Last chance to join our 10 Day whirlwind trip through Japan’s must see areas on our ‘Highlights of Japan’ Small group tour starting on March 9th for 10 days. Save €150 per person if booked before February 24th Sale Price €2,700 per person. Full list of inclusions and tour itinerary can be found here.
2017 marks the 10th Anniversary for Darina Slattery (Founder/Director of Unique Japan Tours) and her dedicated team of Japan travel experts. Since establishing the connection between Japan and Ireland in 2007, she set ‘Japan Ireland Travel’ initially. This focused on providing travel arrangements to the inbound Japan-Ireland market, and outbound Ireland-Japan market. It wasn’t long before demand picked up […]
Top 5 Reasons to choose Japan for Winter Holidays Winter in Japan has a special magic to it, one you cannot experience any other time of the year. With far fewer tourists means you can avoid the seasonal crowds and long queues, so often associated with the cherry blossom or Autumn leaf changing seasons. Hot […]
