Applies to customers booking air tickets without any accompanying accommodation purchase after October 15, 2024 Does NOT apply to customers purchasing air tickets in conjunction with a tour or accommodation package.Does NOT apply to group air ticket bookings. AUGUST 1, 2025 UPDATE: effective August 1, 2025, the minimum number of nights to qualify as an […]
JUST RELEASED! Join Scott Suzui and family for a colorful journey from Nagoya to Tokyo during one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons. Check out the details here: Ultimate Japan Sakura Feast Tour 2024: Nagoya to Tokyo
If you’ve ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the world of Japanese sake while exploring breathtaking landscapes and indulging in unique cultural experiences, the Niigata Sip & Savor Sake Tour 2025 is the perfect journey for you! This meticulously crafted 10-day adventure takes you deep into Japan’s renowned sake region, offering a blend of exquisite […]
As seen on Ultimate Japan TV in 2024! Enjoy sparkling sakura blossoms in Japan’s two northernmost prefectures, plus incredible meals and so much more! Check out the tour: Hokkaido + Aomori Scenic Sakura Tour 2025
As seen on Ultimate Japan TV in 2023! Journey through Japan’s northern Tohoku region during one of its most beautiful seasons. Updated for 2025 with one extra night for a more relaxed overall experience! Check out the tour details here: Tohoku Spectacular Sakura Tour 2025
If you’ve ever visited Japan in the summer, chances are you remember the blanketing humidity and oppressive heat. Japan is known for its sweltering summers, with temperatures in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto often reaching uncomfortable highs. But sometimes, we just don’t have a choice on when we can travel! Students, teachers, and […]
To our valued customers, Thank you for always using H.I.S. Hawaii for your travel needs. Due to changing business conditions and a need to efficiently allocate our staff resources, we must announce a change to how we handle “air ticket only” reservations beginning from August 1, 2024. The following changes apply solely to “Air Ticket […]
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Written by Nichole Bowen These four unique scenic landscapes in Japan are seemingly from another planet! Check out these beautiful, otherworldly scenic areas on your next trip to Japan! Tateyama Snow Walls Fist on the list are the Tateyama Snow Walls! These monstrous sheets of snow are known in Japanese as the “Yuki no Otani”. […]
Written by Nichole Bowen Japan is a hotspot for culture — and I do mean that literally! Read below for the best onsen towns in Japan! 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 […]
