All About Japan

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Whether you know exactly where you want to go, or you are looking for some ideas, Veltra has over 4,500 tours and activities around the world waiting for you to discover. With new destinations continually added, Veltra will change your life one visit at a time. In fact, by simply re-arranging the letters, you'll find that "Veltra" becomes "travel!"
Japan's Fabulous Fall Colors Guide by Month

Japan's Fabulous Fall Colors Guide by Month

Forget cherry blossom season, fall is the best time to visit Japan and enjoy the scenery! From September to December, check out the best spots to visit to experience the burst of color.

13 Places to Go Canyoning in Japan

13 Places to Go Canyoning in Japan

With so many rivers and mountains, Japan offers plenty of prime canyoning territory. Here are 13 great places to go canyoning in Japan!

Go Downhill Mountain Biking in Gunma & Nagano

Go Downhill Mountain Biking in Gunma & Nagano

There are plenty of mountains in Japan, but where can you go downhill mountain biking? If you head to Gunma or Nagano, you don't even need to have your own bike—just rent with one of these tours!

Zipline Adventures Accessible from Tokyo

Zipline Adventures Accessible from Tokyo

Why not make use of Japan's many mountains for some ziplining? There are even a few zipline options fairly easily accessible from Tokyo!

13 Places to Paraglide in Japan

13 Places to Paraglide in Japan

There are over a dozen places where you can paraglide across Japan. Most are located in the central regions, but there are also paragliding options in Hokkaido and the southern islands if you know where to look!

7 Ways to Go a Little Extreme in Okinawa

7 Ways to Go a Little Extreme in Okinawa

If you don't just want to lie about on the beach in Japan's premier resort region, why not try kiteboarding, parasailing, jet skiing, flyboarding or a water jet pack?

Hang Glide with a View of Fuji

Hang Glide with a View of Fuji

What could be more exciting than hang gliding? How about hang gliding with a view of Mount Fuji! The village of Oshino in Yamanashi Prefecture offers some incredible aerial views of Japan's favorite mountain. Why not try a beginners' course!

Our 6 Favorite Veltra Discount Packages

Our 6 Favorite Veltra Discount Packages

Looking to save a few yen on some of Japan's big tourist spots? These packages offer discounts and special deals rolled into the regular price, from Hokkaido to Okinawa—including limited-time discounts to the Robot Restaurant!

Kagoshima & Sakurajima's Best Sights By Bus

Kagoshima & Sakurajima's Best Sights By Bus

Get to know Kagoshima on this fun one-day tour. Take a ferry ride over to Sakurajima, stroll though the Senganen Garden and get a feel for the local history!

Mount Fuji Tour & Lake Ashi Cruise

Mount Fuji Tour & Lake Ashi Cruise

Hop on a bus to see some incredible sights, including majestic Mount Fuji and the mountains of Hakone.

The Ancient City of Kyoto Bus Tour

The Ancient City of Kyoto Bus Tour

Explore the ancient city of Kyoto with expert guides!

Two-Day Hiroshima & Kurashiki Tour from Osaka

Two-Day Hiroshima & Kurashiki Tour from Osaka

Set out from Osaka on a tour around the hidden gems of Hiroshima, Miyajima and Kurashiki before returning to the bustling city center of Osaka.

Full-Day Bus Tour to Kouri Island & Churaumi

Full-Day Bus Tour to Kouri Island & Churaumi

Explore the turquoise blue seaside of Okinawa, and one of the largest aquariums in the world, with this low-price bus tour.

Osaka Wonderloop: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Osaka Wonderloop: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Ride on the two-story Osaka Wonderloop bus and explore the city.

Family Friendly Origami Class in Tsukishima

Family Friendly Origami Class in Tsukishima

The whole family can enjoy this incredible origami folding experience!

Osaka Casual Japanese Cooking & Origami Class

Osaka Casual Japanese Cooking & Origami Class

Get cooking and make hand-rolled sushi, tempura or Osaka's famous 'okonomiyaki.' After lunch, enjoy chatting while learning how to fold origami over coffee.

Why Hokkaido Should Be Your Next Destination

Why Hokkaido Should Be Your Next Destination

With its beautiful landscapes, delicious local foods and its own indigenous culture, Hokkaido is definitely not to be missed.

5 Awesome Autumn Leaves Tours around Japan

5 Awesome Autumn Leaves Tours around Japan

Follow the colorful leaves of autumn from Hokkaido to Kyoto to experience a historical journey of Japan.

Beginner-Friendly Kendo Lesson in English

Beginner-Friendly Kendo Lesson in English

If you've ever wanted to try Japanese sword-fighting, we've got the perfect event for you!

Take off on a Fun Tandem Paraglider Flight

Take off on a Fun Tandem Paraglider Flight

Fly high above Ibaraki with this exciting tour from Veltra!

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