Affiliate Program Disclosure
1. About Our Use of Affiliate Programs
Some links on this Site are affiliate links: if you book, purchase, or sign up at the destination, this Site receives a referral commission from the merchant. Affiliate links are marked with the rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow sponsored" attribute.
Prices, availability, and product specifications shown on this Site may differ from the current values displayed by the merchant. Please confirm the latest information at the linked destination before completing any booking or purchase.
2. Affiliate Programs We Participate In
| Program | Operator | Primary Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program | Booking.com B.V. | Accommodation |
| Agoda Partners | Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. | Accommodation |
| Rakuten Affiliate | Rakuten Group, Inc. | Rakuten Travel / Rakuten Ichiba |
| ValueCommerce (Jalan) | ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. | Accommodation |
| Klook Affiliate Program | Klook Travel Technology Pte. Ltd. | Transport & Activities |
| Viator Affiliate Program | Viator, Inc. (Tripadvisor company) | Guided Tours |
| GetYourGuide Partner Program | GetYourGuide AG | Tours & Experiences |
| Amazon Associates | Amazon.com Services LLC / Amazon Japan G.K. | Books, goshuin books, sake vessels, hiking gear |
3. Amazon Associates Notice
This Site is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.jp and Amazon.com.
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5. Editorial Selection
Accommodations, tours, and products featured on this Site are selected by the editor based on the following policies:
- The item must be geographically accessible to the shrine, sacred mountain, or sake brewery it accompanies.
- The item must be bookable or purchasable at the time of publication.
- Affiliate commission does not influence the order in which items are recommended.
Final decisions about booking and purchase remain entirely the user's responsibility.
6. Liability
This Site is not responsible for the content, pricing, inventory, booking confirmation, cancellation, or any transactional disputes at linked merchant destinations, nor for any damages arising from the use of those services. See our Disclaimer for further details.
7. Contact
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