The Luxury Travel pages will guide you to lodgings that fuse traditional atmosphere with modern luxury, local dishes prepared by culinary artists drawing on nature’s bounty, and engaging activities distinctive to Japan. The official website features in-depth reports on the historical background of these properties, striking virtual reality and video content, and a great deal more.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan National Tourism Organization is pleased to announce the addition of new content to the Luxury Travel pages of the Japan Heritage Project’s official English website.
Visitors seeking a profound, informative journey through the riches of this ancient nation now have access to even more information on attractions, services and accommodations that will provide an enriching travel experience.
Savour the harmony between the fascinating cultural properties of Japan, developed over the many centuries of its history, and the vibrant natural beauty surrounding them.
Japan Heritage is a joint endeavour by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the JNTO to introduce cultural properties across Japan, from those famous worldwide to hidden gems known only to a few. Stunning 4K footage of these many delights will take your breath away, especially when viewed on a large television or computer screen. Links are provided to download much of this content free of charge.
Explore the spiritual heritage of mountain temples and pilgrims.
The natural bounty of the Dewa Sanzan is reflected in Yamagata’s sansai ryori – focused on dishes made from wild vegetables and aims to purify both the body and the mind.
Dotted with shrines and lodgings for pilgrims, the Dewa Sanzan of Yamagata Prefecture – the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa – are central to the faith of the yamabushi ascetics of northern Japan. This region offers a compelling travel experience as you witness the harmony between its rich religious heritage and magnificent scenery.
Yamagata Prefecture is also renowned worldwide for its culinary traditions, with Tsuruoka designated as a UNESCO creative city of gastronomy.
The Japan National Tourism Organization’s Japan Heritage Site (English version): https://www.japan.travel/
Written by: Matthew Thomas
