Nippon Navigators Private Tours
LightNews LightNews
banner
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Nippon Navigators Private Tours
@nipponnavigators.bsky.social
15 followers 27 following 90 posts
Your sightseeing in Japan becomes an adventure with our private tours. We create personalized, family-friendly itineraries that match your interests. Skip the crowds and explore iconic landmarks and the appeal of Central Japan at your own pace.
Posts Replies Media Videos
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
At Nippon Navigators, we don’t sell hype. Nara is oversold. The deer can be aggressive, sanitation is an issue, and its “ancient capital” story is simplified. We offer Nara tours honestly and would rather guests skip it than leave disappointed. #Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
December 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Seimei Shrine in Kyoto honors Abe no Seimei, Japan’s most famous onmyōji. Spot the pentagram crest, draw water from the Seimei well, and learn why this site was chosen for spiritual balance. Follow, click, and share.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto
December 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Kōbō Ichi at Tō-ji Temple is held on the 21st of every month, honoring Kūkai, founder of Shingon Buddhism. With roots going back to 794, it’s one of Kyoto’s best ways to see daily life and history meet. Follow & share.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #tojitemple
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
TeamLabs Borderless brings digital art to life with rooms that shift as you move. We visited today and it’s a must-see in Tokyo. Let Nippon Navigators plan your custom trip through central Japan. Follow, click, and share!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #teamlabs #tokyo
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Kyoto evenings shine after the crowds leave and shops close for the night. Our autumn tour explores photo spots and lively back streets waking up after dark. Spring tours are coming soon—follow and share!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #visitjapan #kyototours
December 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Kenninji Temple, founded in 1202, is one of Kyoto’s oldest Zen temples. Guests enjoyed its twin dragon ceiling and historic art. Join Nippon Navigators for engaging Kyoto walks and follow us across platforms for more Japan tours.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
A perfect day at Daitokuji—clear skies, open sub-temples, and striking Zen gardens. Sharing Kyoto beyond the usual crowds always feels special. Follow, click, and share!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #daitokuji #tourguidesofjapan #kyototours
November 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
The Aiki Tunnels on the old JR Chūō Line opened again, giving us a perfect autumn walk. Warm weather, colorful foliage, and a rare chance to explore this historic track. Follow us on all platforms and share our posts!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #nagoya #japanesemaples
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Jinzo-ji Temple, just outside Kyoto, is glowing in full autumn color. Its maple-filled paths blaze red and gold — and with so few visitors, it often feels like your own private temple.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #jinzoji #kyototours #tourguidesofjapan
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Nara feels overrated—spread out, crowded, and full of aggressive deer lying in droppings tourists often walk through. Nakatanidou’s mochi show is pure gimmick, though Tōdai-ji and Kasuga Taisha remain truly worth visiting.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
#nara
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
A windy visit to Hino-Yakushi (法界寺) in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward — origins around 1051, the 1226 rebuilt Amida Hall is a national treasure. Leaves not quite red yet, but the history spoke for itself.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
#kyoto #kyototours
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
See Kyoto’s Hamaguri Gomon Gate at the Imperial Palace—its wood still shows bullet marks from the 1864 Kinmon Incident. Visit on our Kyoto Bike Tour (advance booking) or Custom Imperial Tour (ask for details) and learn a secret to making a dragon roar! #Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Kenchū-ji Temple in Nagoya, built in 1608 by the Tokugawa family, is the ancestral temple of the Owari branch. Its grand halls and deep samurai history show a quieter, historic side of Nagoya—worth exploring beyond Kyoto or Osaka.

#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
#nagoya
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Morning walk through Kyoto’s Bukkoji Temple — founded from Shinran’s 1212 hermitage and later moved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A calm reminder of Kyoto’s centuries-old spirit before our tour day begins!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Kyoto’s Tō-ji Temple, founded in 796 AD, is home to Japan’s tallest wooden pagoda. Once paired with the lost Sai-ji “West Temple,” it now shines solo. Visit on the 21st for its flea market or in November for glowing autumn lights! #Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Our guests explored Kyoto’s north Higashiyama and visited Shōren-in Temple, once home to imperial priests. The gardens glow with early touches of autumn, though peak colors are still a month away. #Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #kyototours
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
A sunny #Nagoya day with a lovely honeymoon couple from Italy! From Sakae’s boutiques to #NagoyaCastle grandeur and Osu’s antique market, it was a perfect day. Wishing them joy in married life and hoping to see them again!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
October 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Don’t let Kyoto’s rain slow you down. While others head to Nishiki Market or Teramachi, grab an umbrella and explore—temples glisten, moss gardens glow, and Kyoto reveals its quiet beauty.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #kyoto #kyototour #japantours
October 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Nagoya Castle shines at night, its golden shachihoko glowing above the city. The 1959 replica will soon be rebuilt in wood, restoring the 1612 Tokugawa-era design lost in WWII. A perfect blend of history and renewal.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #castle #nagoyacastle
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
A perfect day at Inuyama Castle—the oldest surviving wooden keep in Japan, built in 1537& cared for by the Naruse family for 400 years. Our guests loved exploring the castle town & local shops under the clear autumn sky!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #inuyama #inuyamacastle
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Explored Nagoya with guests from France! We toured Nagoya Castle’s Honmaru Palace, which inspired Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, caught the Nagoya Matsuri in Sakae, and browsed antiques at Osu Kannon. A great mix of history, culture, and fun!
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
In Nagoya’s Kita Ward, the Kubikiri Jizō—“Beheaded Jizō”—bears a diagonal cut said to mark Jizō’s sacrifice to save a woman from harm. A quiet reminder of compassion and protection still honored today.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
#nagoya #jizo #nagoyatours
October 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Maiko are apprentice Geiko—the Kyoto term for Geisha. “Geiko” means “woman of art,” and “Maiko” means “dancing child.” Our guests said meeting a Maiko was a trip highlight—a rare chance to connect with living history and Kyoto’s timeless art.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Atsuta Jingu in Nagoya is Japan’s 2nd most venerable shrine after Ise Jingu, along with Izumo Taisha. It houses the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi and offers rich history without the crowds of Kyoto or Tokyo.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #atsutajingushrine #nagoya
October 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
nipponnavigators.bsky.social
Nagoya City Science Museum features the world’s largest planetarium, a walk-in tornado, and even a -30°C Antarctic room! Located in Shirakawa Park, it’s one of Japan’s most fascinating science attractions.
#Nipponnavigators #nipponnavigatorsprivatetours #japan #nagoya #planaterium
October 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM