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Community Engagement

At the foot of Iwamura Castle, one of Japan’s three great mountaintop castles, lies Iwamura, a historic district of Ena City in Gifu Prefecture with a legacy spanning more than 800 years. Located about 90 minutes by train from Nagoya and easily accessible from Tsumago and Magome, Iwamura sits quietly in the mountains—yet remains remarkably convenient to reach.
Setouchi by Land and Sea is a three-act journey exploring Japan’s inland sea, island landscapes, art, cuisine, and coastal traditions.
Discover the value of mindful consumption by exploring the slow, traditional craft of Tamba-yaki pottery
Make lasting memories through genuine local interactions in the beautiful Seto Inland Sea
Embrace sustainable tourism by travelling off-season and experiencing the beauty of autumn
Tricolage celebrates its commitment to sustainable travel on World Tourism Day
Explore the unknown allure of Yoshino, focusing on its magnificent and vital cedar forests
See the coastal beauty of Ishikawa’s Satoumi landscape from a scenic local train