Destination Guide: Best Onsen Spots in Japan

Written by Nichole Bowen Japan is a hotspot for culture — and I do mean that literally! If you’ve ever been to Japan, you know the importance of onsen, or hot springs, to Japanese culture. Whether a stop at a simple sento with friends or family after a long day, or a holiday vacation to…

Spotlight On: Japan Art + Culture Tour 2024

Written by Nichole Bowen New for 2024! Our Japan Art + Culture Tour is for those who seek to explore the road less traveled. Delve through the mountains of Hakone and Minakami, past lush Yamanashi, through the sprawling fields of Niigata, and over the deep blue Sea of Japan to Sado Island. As you travel through…

🌸 Spring Is in the Air (And So Are New HIS Blog Posts!) 🌸

Written by Nichole Bowen γŠδΉ…γ—γΆγ‚Šγ§γ™γ­γˆοΌ (O hi sashi buri desu nee!)Long time, no see! You heard it here first, folks! The HIS Hawaii blog is BACK! πŸ‘ We’ll be hitting you with all the information you need for your travels to Japan and beyond! Whether it’s what to pack, how to act, what to do,…

Spotlight On: Tohoku Sakura Tour #2 2023

Journey through the stunning scenery of Japan’s bucolic northern regions! Our Tohoku Sakura Tour takes you deep into the spectacular inaka (countryside) of Honshu’s northern prefectures, visiting destinations many travelers never experience, and features a special focus on regional, seasonal specialty cuisine. The fully-guided itinerary is full of unique activities like a private geisha performance,…

Spotlight On: Ultimate Japan Tohoku Sakura Tour 2023

Journey through the stunning scenery of Japan’s northern regions with Ultimate Japan’s own Scott Suzui! Our Tohoku Sakura Tour takes you deep into the spectacular inaka (countryside) of Honshu’s northern prefectures, visiting destinations many travelers never experience, and features a special focus on regional, seasonal specialty cuisine. The fully-guided itinerary is full of unique activities…

Spotlight On: Hokkaido See-And-Do Lavender Tour 2023

FUN comes FIRST! HIS Hawaii is happy to announce that our July 2023 Hokkaido See-And-Do Tour is here! With a special focus on activities and memorable interactions with local residents, this tour will take you to Japan in a way you’ve only imagined. Fully guided and including 24 delicious meals, a FREE pocket WiFi router,…

Spotlight On: Kyushu Splendid Sakura Tour 2023

Always wanted to walk beneath Japan’s famous cherry blossoms? Our Kyushu Splendid Sakura Tour is the perfect opportunity to see this beautiful season in full bloom! Our fully-guided itinerary will take you to see ancient temples, gardens splashed with color, dolphins playing in the sea, plus much more! We’ll cover the highlights of the tour…

Spotlight On: Hokkaido Sparkling Snow Tour 2023

Wander through winter! Explore glittering white Hokkaido! Ready to escape the hot sun of Hawaii? Try a refreshing trip to snow-covered Hokkaido this winter! Our Sparking Snow Tour is the best way to see this white wonderland, taking guests from Sapporo, with its famous Snow Festival, all the way to eastern Hokkaido and the drift…

Spotlight On: Hokkaido + Aomori Food & Foliage Autumn Tour 2022

Feast on fun! See Japan’s Great North this autumn! HIS Hawaii is thrilled to announce that our October 2022 Hokkaido + Aomori Food & Foliage Tour is here! Taking you to both of Japan’s northernmost prefectures in their most beautiful season, and full of activities and memorable interactions with local residents, this tour will give…

Emergency Closure Announcement (COVID-19)

To our valued customers, Thank you for always traveling with HIS Hawaii. Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19 our offices have been ordered closed until further notice. PLEASE EMAIL US AT HNL.OUTBOUND@HIS-WORLD.COM FOR ASSISTANCE. WE MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PHONES WHILE OUR STORES ARE CLOSED SO ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE MADE BY EMAIL….