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Rising Sun Tours Japan was established in 2009 by myself, Brian Southwick, outdoor enthusiast and longtime resident of Niigata, Japan.  For many years I have explored the scenic backroads of Niigata and its neighboring prefectures, discovering that rural Japan has as much to offer the traveler as do the metropolitan areas of Tokyo and Kyoto. In fact, the Japanese countryside abounds in features, chief among them natural beauty and tranquility, that are largely absent from Japan's major cities.  

Most visitors to Japan quite understandably want to spend much of their time in or near the country's modern and ancient capitals. I believe, however, that many travelers soon tire of the ubiquitous crowds, the oceans of reinforced concrete, and the hectic pace of life that characterize Japan's urban centers.  

I also believe that many travelers to Japan would like to venture off the beaten tourist track to experience the slower rhythms of rural Japan but are discouraged from doing so by the difficulties involved.    

With this in mind, Rising Sun Tours Japan is pleased to offer short, reasonably priced tours that can be fit into an already crowded travel itinerary.  Unlike other companies, Rising Sun Tours does not require a committment of thousands of dollars or most of a typical two-week holiday to introduce participants to the best of rural Japan.

Instead, Rising Sun Tours offers fully supported two-day, one-night tours that allow the participant to relax while experiencing the country's great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Rising Sun Tours anticipates embarking on its inaugural tour in the summer of 2009.  

This site is currently under construction and will be updated from time to time.

Thank you for visiting, and please come again.

Regards,

Brian Southwick