Interested in exploring more of Japan?
Want to make like-minded friends?
Want to help tourism in the North of Tokyo region?
Nearbytokyo.com is operated by Japan World Link Ltd., a company based in Utsunomiya. Angus and his team regularly work with regional governments and tourism associations to help destinations attract more foreign travelers to this area.
We (Japan World Link) are looking for more people to take part in Monitor Trips (Monitor Tours) and Coverage Tours which give foreign nationals a chance to discover nearby areas free of charge and help local tourism at the same time.
These trips are a lot of FUN and FREE, but they are either ‘Monitor Tours’ or ‘Coverage Tours’. Both are offered free of charge in exchange for helping local tourism. A ‘Monitor Tour’ typically includes a survey and a 1-2 hour feedback session at the end of the day.
‘Coverage Tours’, on the other hand, requires you to take part in casual photo/video shoots (enjoying the destination, i.e. eating ice cream or riding a bicycle etc) to promote the destination, or sometimes we may be looking for someone to write an article for NearbyTokyo.com or post on your own social media. ‘Coverage Tours’ may or may not include a short survey.
If this is your first time applying, you will need to complete an additional registration form. By registering, we can match you up with future trips and give you early access to future monitor trips or coverage tours before they are open to the public.
Date | Time | Where | Meeting place | What we are doing | No of People* | Requirements | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8th Nov (Wed) | 11:50-17:30 | Nikko (Lake Chuzenji) | JR Utsunomiya Station (11:50) or Tobu Nikko Station (12:35) | Paddle boat experience on the Lake | 3 people (Total 3) | Physical fitness = Lv 1 (Feedback session 1 hour) | Apply Here (Open to application) |
20th Nov (Mon) | Full Day ( : – : ) | Ashikaga | JR Utsunomiya Station or JR Ashikaga Station | Cultural activities (incl history) | 1 person (Total 3) | Physical fitness = Lv 1 (Feedback session 1 hour) | Apply Here (Open to application) |
7th -8th Dec (Thu-Fri) *1night 2days | 2 Days ( : – : ) | Takasaki | JR Utsunomiya Station or JR Takasaki Station | Cultural activities (incl —) | 4 people (Total 4) | Physical fitness = Lv 1 (Feedback session 1.5 hour) | Apply Here (Open to application) |
11th -12th Dec (Mon-Tue) *1night 2days | 2 Days ( : – : ) | Takasaki | JR Utsunomiya Station or JR Takasaki Station | Cultural activities (incl —) | 4 people (Total 4) | Physical fitness = Lv 1 (Feedback session 1.5 hour) | Apply Here (Open to application) |
17th Dec (Sun) | Full Day ( : – : ) | Mashiko | JR Utsunomiya Station* | Cycling, Going to Museums, Shopping | 1-2 People (Total 2-3) | Physical fitness = Lv 2 (WIll take many photos and videos to promote a trip to Mashiko) | To be confirmed |
18th Dec (Mon) | Full Day ( : – : ) | Mashiko | JR Utsunomiya Station* | Cycling, Going to Museums, Shopping | 1-2 People (Total 2-3) | Physical fitness = Lv 2 (WIll take many photos and videos to promote a trip to Mashiko) | To be confirmed |
2nd March (Sat) | Full Day ( : – : ) | Utsunomiya > Sano > Tochigi > Utsunomiya | JR Utsunomiya Station | Sake Brewery and culture activity | 3 people (Total 15) | Able to drink Sake Physical fitness = Lv 1 (Feedback session 0.5 hour) | To be confirmed |
*No of People means the number of people we are currently looking for. (Total -) means the total of participants on this trip.
Physical fitness Lv 1 : I have no problem walking
Physical fitness Lv 2 : I can walk or cycle for more than an hour.
Step 1
Choose a trip you would like to join and click apply!
Step 2
If you haven’t previously registered with us, you be asked to do so. (You only need to register once.)
Step 3
Closer to the trip, we will email you with information for the day.
Step 4
Enjoy the trip!
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