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Nara Ancient Capitals
Summary
With this tour, we want to show travelers the historic Kansai area through the lesser-known walking routes. This region, situated at the center of Japan’s main island of Honshu, is home to three historic capitals: Kyoto, Nara and the smaller, lesser-known Asuka. This 5-day self-guided tour features scenic and culturally significant hiking trails in the region. Asuka is an ideal location to experience the rural lifestyle of the Japanese countryside. In this peaceful agricultural community, our guests stay overnight in a charming Japanese guesthouse or can stay with a local family in an immersive farm stay experience. This family-stay allows travelers an in-depth experience of the local Japanese lifestyle.
Highlights
- Visit Asuka’s ancient monuments and early Buddhist shrines.
- Walk the Yamanobe no Michi trail, one of the oldest roads in Japan.
- Explore the temples and Edo-period merchant district in Nara.
- Stay in traditional inns and family-run guesthouses.
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- 4 nights at Japanese inns;
- 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
- Round-trip tickets from Kyoto or Osaka;
- Detailed day by-day itinerary, walking directions and Kansai guidebook;
- Topographical maps;
- Local support by telephone;
- Forwarding of one item of luggage between the inns in Asuka and Nara
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Pay locally for drinks with meals and for lunches
- Pay locally for buses on each day and for rental bicycles
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in AsukaYour Japan tour will start by riding on the train from Kyoto or Osaka to Asuka on the southern edge of the Yamato Plain. This peaceful agricultural community is an ideal location to experience the rural lifestyle of the Japanese countryside.
We recommend our Asuka Monuments Walk for your first day here. The walk gives a perfect introduction to the history and landmarks of the village.
Check-in at a Minshuku Japanese guesthouse or a friendly family homestay.
Walking distance: 9km / 5.5 miles (plus optional Iwaido detour).
Elevation gain: 420m / 1375 feet of ascent / 425m / 1390 feet of descent (plus optional Iwaido detour).
The time required: About 4 hours of optional walking.
Accommodation: Minshuku (Family-run guesthouse) or Japanese homestay.
Meals: Dinner.
Day 2
Asuka Tanzan Shrine hikeOn your second day in Asuka, there is the opportunity to explore the village further. For a more active day, follow our walking directions along the route to Tanzan Shrine – wind your way along the pretty roads of this agricultural community and then head up along a forest trail to the atmospheric shrine.
Check-in at Minshuku Japanese guesthouse or friendly family homestay.
Walking distance: 13km / 8 miles.
Elevation gain: 530m / 1,730 feet of ascent; 300m / 985 feet of descent.
The time required: About 5 hours of optional walking.
Accommodation: Minshuku (Family-run guesthouse) or Japanese homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 3
Hike the Yamanobe no Michi in NaraThis morning, you can rent bicycles to visit Asuka’s wonderful terraced rice fields. Afterward, travel by train to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Established in 710 and then known as Heijo, Nara abounds in cultural heritage, with many historic treasures and easy access to wonderful nature.
Or make an earlier start from Asuka and hike the historic Yamanobe no Michi trail before arriving at your accommodation in Nara this evening, staying at a Japanese inn or western-style hotel.
Walking distance: 16km / 10 miles.
Elevation gain: negligible ascent and descent.
The time required: About 5 hours of optional walking.
Accommodation: Ryokan (Travellers Inn) or Machiya Townhouse (optional upgrade).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Hotel options
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Nara Hotel
Noborioji Hotel Nara
Spend a charming bit of time in a small luxury hotel of only fourteen rooms standing in Nara’s characteristic clear atmosphere. The adult space where you can relax is here.
Day 4
Hike the Yagyu Kaido in NaraToday, there is a chance to undertake the Yagyu Kaido hike from Yagyu village back to Nara, following in the footsteps of warriors who took this route to the sword-making village of Yagyu. The full hike is a challenging 20km, but we offer a shorter 12km option from Enjoi-Ji Temple, too. Both hikes end with a wonderful stroll through Nara Park, with its famous deer and temples.
Check-in at the Japanese inn or western-style hotel.
Walking distance: 11.7km / 7.3 miles.
Elevation gain: 240m / 790 feet of ascent and 535m / 1755 feet of descent.
The time required: About 5 hours of optional walking.
Accommodation: Ryokan (Travellers Inn) or Machiya Townhouse (optional upgrade).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 5
Sightseeing in NaraExplore more of Nara before heading onwards by train. Spend the day visiting important cultural spots, including Todai-Ji and Horyu-Ji temples, visit the carefully preserved Edo-period merchant district of Nara-machi, Isuien Garden.
The tour ends with your train journey back to Kyoto or Osaka. You can use our train tickets to board a morning train, or you can enjoy a full day in Nara and travel on wards in the late afternoon or early evening.
Meals: Breakfast
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Noborioji Hotel Nara
Spend a charming bit of time in a small luxury hotel of only fourteen rooms standing in Nara’s characteristic clear atmosphere. The adult space where you can relax is here.
Noborioji Hotel Nara
Spend a charming bit of time in a small luxury hotel of only fourteen rooms standing in Nara’s characteristic clear atmosphere. The adult space where you can relax is here.
![Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/hotels/1F5PgCN0GkEa0b1ywZe4FNcZDQekfTrw8UMwquLB.jpg)
Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara
We take pride in our hospitality and flexibility to guide you how to enjoy your stay in Japanese Ryokan even if it is your first time trial.
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Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara
We take pride in our hospitality and flexibility to guide you how to enjoy your stay in Japanese Ryokan even if it is your first time trial.
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Nara Hotel
Visited by historical figures and dignitaries, Nara Hotel still retains the dignified splendor of the age in which it was founded in a quiet corner of Nara Park over a century ago.
Nara Hotel
Visited by historical figures and dignitaries, Nara Hotel still retains the dignified splendor of the age in which it was founded in a quiet corner of Nara Park over a century ago.
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Noborioji Hotel Nara
Spend a charming bit of time in a small luxury hotel of only fourteen rooms standing in Nara’s characteristic clear atmosphere. The adult space where you can relax is here.
Noborioji Hotel Nara
Spend a charming bit of time in a small luxury hotel of only fourteen rooms standing in Nara’s characteristic clear atmosphere. The adult space where you can relax is here.
![Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/hotels/1F5PgCN0GkEa0b1ywZe4FNcZDQekfTrw8UMwquLB.jpg)
Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara
We take pride in our hospitality and flexibility to guide you how to enjoy your stay in Japanese Ryokan even if it is your first time trial.
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Kotonoyado Musashino hotel Nara
We take pride in our hospitality and flexibility to guide you how to enjoy your stay in Japanese Ryokan even if it is your first time trial.
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Nara Hotel
Visited by historical figures and dignitaries, Nara Hotel still retains the dignified splendor of the age in which it was founded in a quiet corner of Nara Park over a century ago.
Nara Hotel
Visited by historical figures and dignitaries, Nara Hotel still retains the dignified splendor of the age in which it was founded in a quiet corner of Nara Park over a century ago.
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Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido is one of the most famous cycling routes in Japan, starting at Onomichi city in Hiroshima Prefecture and ending at the Imabari city in Ehime prefecture. The route takes you cycling through six islands, offering unparalleled views of the Seto inland sea. You have the opportunity to take a detour on one of the six islands, explore a little and stay overnight in a quaint and friendly local family-run accommodation. Traverse islands on roads and bridges built just for cycling. Relax at a historical seaside Onsen. Watch the sun descend behind the mountains in the distance. Experience the Shimanami Kaido, a bright blue path of bike lanes and bridges built across the islands of The Setouchi Sea. Explore the mountains of Ehime and the famous shrine in the water at Miyajima. Enjoy exquisite meals prepared just for you. We cannot wait for you to soak in the beauty of this often unexplored region.
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Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
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Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.
![Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/cwi4rHR5BTS1zbcyAQs4NqKs5owTcw1yrZiaQzWy.jpg?w=400)
Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter
Self-guided exploration of Eastern Hokkaido’s winter landscapes and wildlife Discover the pristine natural landscape of Hokkaido in this 7-day winter itinerary. Japan’s second-largest main island is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers, with snow-capped mountain ranges, serene forests and deep crater lakes. Starting in Kushiro on the east coast, you’ll travel north, heading into the winter wilderness of the Akan-Mashu National Park. Visit UNESCO World Heritage nature reserves, experience spectacular snow-covered landscapes and spot rare wildlife unique to Hokkaido before ending your adventure on the unique Shiretoko Peninsula.
![Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6cpioqp0DohhnGSHoQetiudMtLrOQw6LbEIiE5QE.webp?w=400)
Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto
Enjoy a day off in the ultimate tranquility of the countryside as you take a leisurely cycle along the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan. Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of step rice terraces. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour in the countryside, showing a different side of Japan. Visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of the tourist crowds. Have a delightful lunch in the traditional home of a local farming couple. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients. We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!
![Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/ambs4f641VaUVqZ5PkGJ92sKR7ypDwLzpx8fv1hh.jpg?w=400)
Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto
The winter Nakasendo trail tour is a fully-guided tour suitable for anyone who can walk at a gentle pace for three to four hours in comfort. In general, the route is greatly undulating but it also includes some short, steeper climbs. The lower temperatures of winter include the probability of snow at some points along the route. Time to include both the Western and the Chinese New Year holiday periods, this tour provides modern-day walkers with a comforting taste of Edo Period Japan in winter. We cross several high passes, where encountering snow is likely, but the emphasis is on comfort and each day we find warm welcomes and surroundings in Japanese inns. Here, we can relax on one occasion around an open hearth fire and enjoy the excellent meals of locally sourced produce. Thermal hot spring baths are another feature of the Nakasendo trail. Always a joy and a great way to wind down at the end of any day, these are particularly enticing during the winter months.
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Kumano Kodo Links Kyoto Ancient Trail
The ancient pilgrimage to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano spans as far back as 1,000 years ago and still continues today. The pilgrimage routes that crisscross Kil, Japan’s largest peninsula have become known as the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail. Pilgrims and tourists, alike, take on the route to reach Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Throughout history, retired emperors, high-ranking officials, and other determined pilgrims have completed the pilgrimage. Today, the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route spans through the Kii mountain range, making for an arduous journey. Though challenging, the paths wind through verdant forests and pass by and over cascading waterfalls and streams. In addition to providing a path between the shrines, the Kumano Kodo links Kyoto to the mountainous Kii region.
![Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Me8VhRj6EXwgbWaMo6TxitaJmGO2X59clvlqhSKu.jpg?w=400)
Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto
A short small-group guided walking tour with three hikes of 3-6 hours of village-to-village – on the Nakasendo Trail. The Kiso Road is one of the most beautiful sections of the Nakasendo Way, our original tour that has become the classic walking tour in Japan. This short-stay, fully- guided walking tour follows the ancient Nakasendo Way through the Kiso Valley of central Japan and also reaches the high alpine Kaida plateau. Our route takes us into a world far removed from the modern bustle of Japan’s Megacities. We travel through some of the most picturesque and historic villages in the nation, stay in rural family-run Japanese inns and relax in Onsen thermal hot spring baths. Meals are a treat of Japanese cuisine, and because we are deep in the rural mountains of Japan, the ingredients include many locally grown vegetables, morsels foraged in the surrounding mountains and freshwater fish caught in the nearby streams and rivers.
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Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour
You are introducing Japan’s southernmost Island; Kyushu. This part of the country offers a diverse landscape and unrivaled natural beauty in the form of hot springs, volcanoes, forests, mountains, and beaches. On this tour, you will start with sightseeing in Kyoto and experience several authentic Ryokan and Hot springs, the beautiful scenery of Takachiho Gorge, Hells of Unzen, and Mt. Aso, the bustling cities of Fukuoka and Nagaski and cultural activities such as Kimono fitting, tea brewing, and a rickshaw ride.
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From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains
A Japan small group tour spending twelve days discovering the cities, cultural and coastal highlights of this unique country. Any Japan cultural tour has to include metropolitan and historical greats such as Kyoto, but this holiday also steps off the tourist trail to visit the country’s lesser-known coastal treats such as Kojima and Yunotsu as well, reminding you that Japan is actually a collection of Islands with eclectic, exquisite landscapes, seascapes, and Eco Escapes. Using Japan’s famous railway system, including bullet trains, to travel from one place to the next, staying in traditional Ryokan and Minshuku inns and having plenty of opportunities to literally immerse yourselves in Japan’s cultural highlights, the Onsen or thermal spring baths, the itinerary reveals many layers of Japan’s history too.
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Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/CSCwqF2MXFfcg2eO5hnvBk2GRVUeP5yNa7edpMpv.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.
![Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/cwi4rHR5BTS1zbcyAQs4NqKs5owTcw1yrZiaQzWy.jpg?w=400)
Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter
Self-guided exploration of Eastern Hokkaido’s winter landscapes and wildlife Discover the pristine natural landscape of Hokkaido in this 7-day winter itinerary. Japan’s second-largest main island is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers, with snow-capped mountain ranges, serene forests and deep crater lakes. Starting in Kushiro on the east coast, you’ll travel north, heading into the winter wilderness of the Akan-Mashu National Park. Visit UNESCO World Heritage nature reserves, experience spectacular snow-covered landscapes and spot rare wildlife unique to Hokkaido before ending your adventure on the unique Shiretoko Peninsula.
![Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6cpioqp0DohhnGSHoQetiudMtLrOQw6LbEIiE5QE.webp?w=400)
Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto
Enjoy a day off in the ultimate tranquility of the countryside as you take a leisurely cycle along the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan. Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of step rice terraces. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour in the countryside, showing a different side of Japan. Visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of the tourist crowds. Have a delightful lunch in the traditional home of a local farming couple. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients. We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!
![Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/ambs4f641VaUVqZ5PkGJ92sKR7ypDwLzpx8fv1hh.jpg?w=400)
Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto
The winter Nakasendo trail tour is a fully-guided tour suitable for anyone who can walk at a gentle pace for three to four hours in comfort. In general, the route is greatly undulating but it also includes some short, steeper climbs. The lower temperatures of winter include the probability of snow at some points along the route. Time to include both the Western and the Chinese New Year holiday periods, this tour provides modern-day walkers with a comforting taste of Edo Period Japan in winter. We cross several high passes, where encountering snow is likely, but the emphasis is on comfort and each day we find warm welcomes and surroundings in Japanese inns. Here, we can relax on one occasion around an open hearth fire and enjoy the excellent meals of locally sourced produce. Thermal hot spring baths are another feature of the Nakasendo trail. Always a joy and a great way to wind down at the end of any day, these are particularly enticing during the winter months.
![Kumano Kodo Links Kyoto Ancient Trail](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/tO2dzHWfmrjqoC2bYUNYy7wbItGiAKbwHNnujL1E.jpg?w=400)
Kumano Kodo Links Kyoto Ancient Trail
The ancient pilgrimage to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano spans as far back as 1,000 years ago and still continues today. The pilgrimage routes that crisscross Kil, Japan’s largest peninsula have become known as the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail. Pilgrims and tourists, alike, take on the route to reach Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Throughout history, retired emperors, high-ranking officials, and other determined pilgrims have completed the pilgrimage. Today, the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route spans through the Kii mountain range, making for an arduous journey. Though challenging, the paths wind through verdant forests and pass by and over cascading waterfalls and streams. In addition to providing a path between the shrines, the Kumano Kodo links Kyoto to the mountainous Kii region.
![Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Me8VhRj6EXwgbWaMo6TxitaJmGO2X59clvlqhSKu.jpg?w=400)
Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto
A short small-group guided walking tour with three hikes of 3-6 hours of village-to-village – on the Nakasendo Trail. The Kiso Road is one of the most beautiful sections of the Nakasendo Way, our original tour that has become the classic walking tour in Japan. This short-stay, fully- guided walking tour follows the ancient Nakasendo Way through the Kiso Valley of central Japan and also reaches the high alpine Kaida plateau. Our route takes us into a world far removed from the modern bustle of Japan’s Megacities. We travel through some of the most picturesque and historic villages in the nation, stay in rural family-run Japanese inns and relax in Onsen thermal hot spring baths. Meals are a treat of Japanese cuisine, and because we are deep in the rural mountains of Japan, the ingredients include many locally grown vegetables, morsels foraged in the surrounding mountains and freshwater fish caught in the nearby streams and rivers.
![Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/QPIb1vrEQBl0zFTJpgRu3dcpfZwfwZ30agws9KwM.jpg?w=400)
Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour
You are introducing Japan’s southernmost Island; Kyushu. This part of the country offers a diverse landscape and unrivaled natural beauty in the form of hot springs, volcanoes, forests, mountains, and beaches. On this tour, you will start with sightseeing in Kyoto and experience several authentic Ryokan and Hot springs, the beautiful scenery of Takachiho Gorge, Hells of Unzen, and Mt. Aso, the bustling cities of Fukuoka and Nagaski and cultural activities such as Kimono fitting, tea brewing, and a rickshaw ride.
![From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/7lnz2p4AA6DzCjQHUAfCJrpxqDz9oPhMb80h6z6E.jpg?w=400)
From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains
A Japan small group tour spending twelve days discovering the cities, cultural and coastal highlights of this unique country. Any Japan cultural tour has to include metropolitan and historical greats such as Kyoto, but this holiday also steps off the tourist trail to visit the country’s lesser-known coastal treats such as Kojima and Yunotsu as well, reminding you that Japan is actually a collection of Islands with eclectic, exquisite landscapes, seascapes, and Eco Escapes. Using Japan’s famous railway system, including bullet trains, to travel from one place to the next, staying in traditional Ryokan and Minshuku inns and having plenty of opportunities to literally immerse yourselves in Japan’s cultural highlights, the Onsen or thermal spring baths, the itinerary reveals many layers of Japan’s history too.
![Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/EDjAEz8vCLvI4hnng3wgmtu6uQQg9TOEH2H27FF5.jpg?w=400)
Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland
This tour allows children and their parents to discover the unknown side of Japan and to connect with the communities they explore. This 8-day adventure gives a deep insight into the Kansai area, offering exciting vistas of Japan from the urban delights of Kyoto to rural immersion in the communities of Asuka and Sasayama. This family tour draws deeply on Japan’s strong connections with the local communities and the people they know personally. It’s no secret that parents are happy when their kids are happy. They will be overjoyed to watch them learning the spirit and techniques of Wadaiko Japanese Taiko drumming, feeding free-roaming deer and creating their own pottery and paper lantern crafts.
![Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/eZUHAArQaX2kLG09QEcvGNBqjO4QCKfNBKI9nAWj.jpg?w=400)
Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido is one of the most famous cycling routes in Japan, starting at Onomichi city in Hiroshima Prefecture and ending at the Imabari city in Ehime prefecture. The route takes you cycling through six islands, offering unparalleled views of the Seto inland sea. You have the opportunity to take a detour on one of the six islands, explore a little and stay overnight in a quaint and friendly local family-run accommodation. Traverse islands on roads and bridges built just for cycling. Relax at a historical seaside Onsen. Watch the sun descend behind the mountains in the distance. Experience the Shimanami Kaido, a bright blue path of bike lanes and bridges built across the islands of The Setouchi Sea. Explore the mountains of Ehime and the famous shrine in the water at Miyajima. Enjoy exquisite meals prepared just for you. We cannot wait for you to soak in the beauty of this often unexplored region.
![Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/S4AuuCJbhQXC4IQBELO3JTq6AWVCHS5mwOw49ggJ.jpg?w=400)
Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/CSCwqF2MXFfcg2eO5hnvBk2GRVUeP5yNa7edpMpv.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.
![Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/cwi4rHR5BTS1zbcyAQs4NqKs5owTcw1yrZiaQzWy.jpg?w=400)
Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter
Self-guided exploration of Eastern Hokkaido’s winter landscapes and wildlife Discover the pristine natural landscape of Hokkaido in this 7-day winter itinerary. Japan’s second-largest main island is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers, with snow-capped mountain ranges, serene forests and deep crater lakes. Starting in Kushiro on the east coast, you’ll travel north, heading into the winter wilderness of the Akan-Mashu National Park. Visit UNESCO World Heritage nature reserves, experience spectacular snow-covered landscapes and spot rare wildlife unique to Hokkaido before ending your adventure on the unique Shiretoko Peninsula.
![Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6cpioqp0DohhnGSHoQetiudMtLrOQw6LbEIiE5QE.webp?w=400)
Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto
Enjoy a day off in the ultimate tranquility of the countryside as you take a leisurely cycle along the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan. Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of step rice terraces. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour in the countryside, showing a different side of Japan. Visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of the tourist crowds. Have a delightful lunch in the traditional home of a local farming couple. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients. We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!
![Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/ambs4f641VaUVqZ5PkGJ92sKR7ypDwLzpx8fv1hh.jpg?w=400)
Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto
The winter Nakasendo trail tour is a fully-guided tour suitable for anyone who can walk at a gentle pace for three to four hours in comfort. In general, the route is greatly undulating but it also includes some short, steeper climbs. The lower temperatures of winter include the probability of snow at some points along the route. Time to include both the Western and the Chinese New Year holiday periods, this tour provides modern-day walkers with a comforting taste of Edo Period Japan in winter. We cross several high passes, where encountering snow is likely, but the emphasis is on comfort and each day we find warm welcomes and surroundings in Japanese inns. Here, we can relax on one occasion around an open hearth fire and enjoy the excellent meals of locally sourced produce. Thermal hot spring baths are another feature of the Nakasendo trail. Always a joy and a great way to wind down at the end of any day, these are particularly enticing during the winter months.
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Kumano Kodo Links Kyoto Ancient Trail
The ancient pilgrimage to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano spans as far back as 1,000 years ago and still continues today. The pilgrimage routes that crisscross Kil, Japan’s largest peninsula have become known as the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail. Pilgrims and tourists, alike, take on the route to reach Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Throughout history, retired emperors, high-ranking officials, and other determined pilgrims have completed the pilgrimage. Today, the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route spans through the Kii mountain range, making for an arduous journey. Though challenging, the paths wind through verdant forests and pass by and over cascading waterfalls and streams. In addition to providing a path between the shrines, the Kumano Kodo links Kyoto to the mountainous Kii region.
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Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto
A short small-group guided walking tour with three hikes of 3-6 hours of village-to-village – on the Nakasendo Trail. The Kiso Road is one of the most beautiful sections of the Nakasendo Way, our original tour that has become the classic walking tour in Japan. This short-stay, fully- guided walking tour follows the ancient Nakasendo Way through the Kiso Valley of central Japan and also reaches the high alpine Kaida plateau. Our route takes us into a world far removed from the modern bustle of Japan’s Megacities. We travel through some of the most picturesque and historic villages in the nation, stay in rural family-run Japanese inns and relax in Onsen thermal hot spring baths. Meals are a treat of Japanese cuisine, and because we are deep in the rural mountains of Japan, the ingredients include many locally grown vegetables, morsels foraged in the surrounding mountains and freshwater fish caught in the nearby streams and rivers.
![Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/QPIb1vrEQBl0zFTJpgRu3dcpfZwfwZ30agws9KwM.jpg?w=400)
Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour
You are introducing Japan’s southernmost Island; Kyushu. This part of the country offers a diverse landscape and unrivaled natural beauty in the form of hot springs, volcanoes, forests, mountains, and beaches. On this tour, you will start with sightseeing in Kyoto and experience several authentic Ryokan and Hot springs, the beautiful scenery of Takachiho Gorge, Hells of Unzen, and Mt. Aso, the bustling cities of Fukuoka and Nagaski and cultural activities such as Kimono fitting, tea brewing, and a rickshaw ride.
![From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/7lnz2p4AA6DzCjQHUAfCJrpxqDz9oPhMb80h6z6E.jpg?w=400)
From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains
A Japan small group tour spending twelve days discovering the cities, cultural and coastal highlights of this unique country. Any Japan cultural tour has to include metropolitan and historical greats such as Kyoto, but this holiday also steps off the tourist trail to visit the country’s lesser-known coastal treats such as Kojima and Yunotsu as well, reminding you that Japan is actually a collection of Islands with eclectic, exquisite landscapes, seascapes, and Eco Escapes. Using Japan’s famous railway system, including bullet trains, to travel from one place to the next, staying in traditional Ryokan and Minshuku inns and having plenty of opportunities to literally immerse yourselves in Japan’s cultural highlights, the Onsen or thermal spring baths, the itinerary reveals many layers of Japan’s history too.
![Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/EDjAEz8vCLvI4hnng3wgmtu6uQQg9TOEH2H27FF5.jpg?w=400)
Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland
This tour allows children and their parents to discover the unknown side of Japan and to connect with the communities they explore. This 8-day adventure gives a deep insight into the Kansai area, offering exciting vistas of Japan from the urban delights of Kyoto to rural immersion in the communities of Asuka and Sasayama. This family tour draws deeply on Japan’s strong connections with the local communities and the people they know personally. It’s no secret that parents are happy when their kids are happy. They will be overjoyed to watch them learning the spirit and techniques of Wadaiko Japanese Taiko drumming, feeding free-roaming deer and creating their own pottery and paper lantern crafts.
![Nara Ancient Capitals](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/IRoPiU6mAnbhMjxdWBmjubHBABDhuDato6tUwoDZ.jpg?w=400)
Nara Ancient Capitals
With this tour, we want to show travelers the historic Kansai area through the lesser-known walking routes. This region, situated at the center of Japan’s main island of Honshu, is home to three historic capitals: Kyoto, Nara and the smaller, lesser-known Asuka. This 5-day self-guided tour features scenic and culturally significant hiking trails in the region. Asuka is an ideal location to experience the rural lifestyle of the Japanese countryside. In this peaceful agricultural community, our guests stay overnight in a charming Japanese guesthouse or can stay with a local family in an immersive farm stay experience. This family-stay allows travelers an in-depth experience of the local Japanese lifestyle.
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The charming Oki Islands
Oki is an Island archipelago in the Sea of Japan and a part of Shimane prefecture. Its total length is 40-80km and it includes Dozen Island, Nishinoshima Island, Nakanoshima Island, Chiburijima Island, and Dogo Island. These remote Islands with their rich culture and history are designated as National Geopark. The Oki Islands have separated from the mainland about 10-26 million years ago. Around 5.5 million years ago, it became a volcanic Island and 10,000 years ago, it became a solitary Island. Rowing the paddles of a Kayak allows you to experience the beautiful nature and dynamics of Oki. Relaxing activities such as fishing, diving, and Kayaking are abundant on Oki Island.
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Temples And Trails Of Shikoku
Our tour selects the best of the walking trails through lovely landscapes. We visit all four of Shikoku’s prefectures – Tokushima in the east, Kagawa in the north, Ehime in the west, and Kochi in the south. Each region has its own distinctive character, foods and scenery. In addition to the pilgrimage trail, our journey includes the remote Iya Valley, deep in the heart of Shikoku. We begin our journey with a stay on Mount Koya, the hilltop temple complex on Honshu established by Kobo Daishi, and an important location for Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage devotees. Public transport in the rural areas of Shikoku is limited and we will travel mainly by private chartered vehicle, but we will still enjoy walking along the ancient route from temple to temple through countryside and forest. We will stay in traditional country inns enjoying regional cuisine prepared from local ingredients from the island, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy the exceptional hospitality of our hosts.
![Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Walking](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/lzJufugPkGjlh5JS2PocY2TgJFxENgdRqVp5jD8L.jpg?w=400)
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Walking
Spend 8 days walking and hiking Shikoku’s 88 temple pilgrimage trail, visiting historic Buddhist temples along the way. You’ll see pilgrims, easily identified by their white clothing and walking staff, who spend weeks on the trail, visiting 88 temples. As you explore castles, small villages, and larger communities, sample local specialties and stay in traditional inns or pilgrims’ lodgings, you will get a real taste o
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Mountain Spirits Tohoku
The Tohoku journey is a trip that brings you in contact with the people of Tohoku and its culture. Discover the charms of Tohoku- the spirit of the Samurai, magnificent temples co-existing with nature and unique local culture and food. Tohoku is famous for its rice, its sake, and its whiskey. Visit the Nikka whiskey distillery to learn about the craft and enjoy the idyllic surroundings. Tohoku’s pristine nature is on display in Oirase garage where you can stroll along the river as it winds its way from Lake Tawada into the forest. Bask in the beauty of Hirosaki, especially in cherry blossom season, and marvel at the stunning garages of Ichinoseki.
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Kyoto, Kiso Valley Japan Culture Tour
Self-guided tour beginning in Tokyo, via central Japan and the scenic Kiso valley, and ending in Kyoto This active 9-day itinerary takes you on a memorable journey through central Japan’s history and culture, from ultra-modern Tokyo to the historic imperial capital of Kyoto. In between, you’ll visit the famous gardens of Kanazawa, cycle through traditional thatched villages of the Hida region, walk portions of the ancient Nakasendo trail, and explore the preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley.
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Walking on Nakasendo Trail start from Kyoto
This is a fully-guided walking tour between the Nakasendo’s beginning in Kyoto and its end in Edo, modern-day Toyo. Walk Japan’s pioneering walking tour of Japan, the Nakasendo way provides a unique, intimate experience of Japan and its people. This tour explores one of Japan’s ancient highways, the Nakasendo, which literally means ‘ the road through the mountains’. It starts in Kyoto, one of Japan’s ancient capitals and to this day, the cultural epicenter of the nation, before following some of the best parts of the old road through rural countryside deep into the mountains of Japan’s Central Alp. Finally, we arrive in Tokyo, the glistening modern capital.
![Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/oNremMn9YHJIJqioLRUslwlxriaNzaFQbSFnb7Mn.jpg?w=400)
Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara
A two-week-long, small-group tour around Japan’s cultural highlights with our expert and highly experienced local guide. This unique country’s culture and history are so rich, that even a two-week-long Japan culture tour will still only feel like an introduction, but this itinerary will immerse you deeply and quickly. Every day is different, with the likes of Imperial Kyoto and Nara, one day or the ancient Nakasendo Trail, where you can follow in the footsteps of feudal warlords through the mountains, on another. The trail is 500km long, but we will take on the Kiso Valley section visiting the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago further over the Magome Pass. Starting and ending in Tokyo, visiting its iconic sites and highlights, one of the high points of this Japan culture tour was on our last night before returning to Tokyo, and something that is in total contrast to its big city lights.
![The Nakasendo Trail – Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/m5sJB2s0Me0O8255kwGg5R9VkaaVoMDiIuFXVVrW.jpg?w=400)
The Nakasendo Trail – Walking Tour
Self-guided walking 5 days Village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail The Nakasendo is a historic walking route that connects 69 post station villages through the mountains between Kyoto and Tokyo. It is well maintained, however, there are moderate elevation changes as you trek through the mountains and valleys. This trek is ideal for anyone who regularly walks or hikes and is comfortable with walking for up to a full day with some climbing and descending. Don’t let this scare you away- the hospitality of the traditional family-owned inns and the enticing warmth of the hot springs at the end of a full day of trekking will soothe even the weariest travelers.
![Nakasendo And KamiKochi Further Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6r1bC5lIz0a68lgEHUXqC3NCSwySu2A9cx2KlB1W.jpg?w=400)
Nakasendo And KamiKochi Further Walking Tour
Village to village walking on the loveliest parts of the old Nakasendo Trail, Kamikochi, and Oku-Hida Enjoy the best forest walks and Juku post towns on the feudal Nakasendo route, before heading into the Oku-Hida mountains to explore the biodiverse Kamikochi, ending the tour with excellent hiking and Onsen in Oku-Nikko. Spend more time in the Hida region with our Takayam extensively, visiting the UNESCO thatched-roof community of Shirakawa-go and the wonderful tea houses of Kanazawa. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the Hakone hot spring area and the rural village of Oshino Mura, or the peaceful, agricultural community of Asuka at a charming Japanese inn or with a local family for a unique Homestay experience.
![Kumano Kodo Complete Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/eGOZT6byZy49Lv1MCIy8IoDvp9JggQLrWtD46Fqa.jpg?w=400)
Kumano Kodo Complete Walking Tour
Self-guided Village-to-village, walking on the Kumano Kodo in 11 days The Kumano Kodo is an iconic network of long-distance walking trails. Get ready for an unforgettable village-to-village trek on the Kii Peninsula along sections of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. Perfect for avid hikers, this self-guided tour will take you past thermal hot springs, grand shrines, and waterfalls as you walk in the footsteps of emperors. Our itineraries are flexible. Whichever route you take, you will enjoy hiking through ancient bamboo forests and mist-covered mountain terrain, staying at traditional Ryokan Inns, bathing in hot spring baths and of course taking time out at serene and sacred temples.
![Discover Winter In The Japanese Alps](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/oF5sXdOCYw41RG3OSgzaZn3T9A9AosyPHOLmKJOQ.jpg?w=400)
Discover Winter In The Japanese Alps
Self-guided tour through the Japan Alps, with snowshoeing, numerous Onsen hot springs and a local culinary experience. The Japanese Alps is a slow-paced region that has it all, without the crowds. Though readily accessible, the Japan Alps are still remote enough to have retained traditional lifestyles and architecture. When you add the unique opportunities that this tour offers, the result is an unforgettable experience. This 6-day winter tour starts in the city of Matsumoto and continues into the scenic Japanese alps for adventures like Snowshoeing tours, cable-car rides, and peaceful walks through snow corridors. Stay in traditional alpine villages like Nagano and Oku-Hida where you’ll sleep at Onsen Ryokan inns with relaxing hot springs. Visit the famous Japanese snow monkeys as they bathe in the outdoor baths, and enjoy some of the best outdoor baths in Japan while visiting Hirayu Onsen. End your trip by preparing and eating traditional Japanese cuisine with locals before enjoying a little retail therapy in the city of Takayama.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 8 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/l96J8ukS4sjTVhfRnBU4BLzCXw7eqTVvWbXATFPV.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 8 Days
Among the Japanese, Hokkaido has become synonymous with sensational food and stunning scenery in Japan. As the rest of the country heats up in the summer months, Hokkaido stays warm and temperate, ideal for hiking or relaxing by the crystal clear waters of the Island’s many caldera lakes. In the wintertime, the abundance of scenery offered in Eastern Hokkaido is enhanced when covered in pristine white snow, which has given plenty of opportunities for entertainment and winter sports in the area.
![Enchanted Snowscape: A Karuizawa Winter Adventure](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads//LqiAZsdDnNy2G6B84mgo36uIFveSqPMXkYTt8xZj.jpg?w=400)
Enchanted Snowscape: A Karuizawa Winter Adventure
Embrace the magic of a winter wonderland in Karuizawa with 'Enchanted Snowscape,' a journey that weaves together the exhilaration of snow-filled adventures and the tranquility of luxurious relaxation. Designed for families who seek both the thrill of wintry exploration and the comfort of elegant retreats, this experience promises to etch unforgettable memories onto the snowy canvas of Karuizawa. Witness the graceful flight of snowy owls under a moonlit sky and discover the joyous secrets of nature through snowshoeing. Each moment is a chapter in a story of enchantment and wonder. 'Enchanted Snowscape' is not just a trip; it's a passage into a realm where the beauty of winter is celebrated, and family bonds are strengthened under the spell of Karuizawa's snowy embrace.
![Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/S4AuuCJbhQXC4IQBELO3JTq6AWVCHS5mwOw49ggJ.jpg?w=400)
Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/CSCwqF2MXFfcg2eO5hnvBk2GRVUeP5yNa7edpMpv.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.
![Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/cwi4rHR5BTS1zbcyAQs4NqKs5owTcw1yrZiaQzWy.jpg?w=400)
Lake Akan to Shiretoko – Hokkaido Winter
Self-guided exploration of Eastern Hokkaido’s winter landscapes and wildlife Discover the pristine natural landscape of Hokkaido in this 7-day winter itinerary. Japan’s second-largest main island is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers, with snow-capped mountain ranges, serene forests and deep crater lakes. Starting in Kushiro on the east coast, you’ll travel north, heading into the winter wilderness of the Akan-Mashu National Park. Visit UNESCO World Heritage nature reserves, experience spectacular snow-covered landscapes and spot rare wildlife unique to Hokkaido before ending your adventure on the unique Shiretoko Peninsula.
![Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6cpioqp0DohhnGSHoQetiudMtLrOQw6LbEIiE5QE.webp?w=400)
Cycling Lake Biwa, Kyoto
Enjoy a day off in the ultimate tranquility of the countryside as you take a leisurely cycle along the shores of Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan. Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of step rice terraces. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour in the countryside, showing a different side of Japan. Visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of the tourist crowds. Have a delightful lunch in the traditional home of a local farming couple. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients. We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!
![Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/ambs4f641VaUVqZ5PkGJ92sKR7ypDwLzpx8fv1hh.jpg?w=400)
Winter Nakasendo Trail from Kyoto
The winter Nakasendo trail tour is a fully-guided tour suitable for anyone who can walk at a gentle pace for three to four hours in comfort. In general, the route is greatly undulating but it also includes some short, steeper climbs. The lower temperatures of winter include the probability of snow at some points along the route. Time to include both the Western and the Chinese New Year holiday periods, this tour provides modern-day walkers with a comforting taste of Edo Period Japan in winter. We cross several high passes, where encountering snow is likely, but the emphasis is on comfort and each day we find warm welcomes and surroundings in Japanese inns. Here, we can relax on one occasion around an open hearth fire and enjoy the excellent meals of locally sourced produce. Thermal hot spring baths are another feature of the Nakasendo trail. Always a joy and a great way to wind down at the end of any day, these are particularly enticing during the winter months.
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Kumano Kodo Links Kyoto Ancient Trail
The ancient pilgrimage to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano spans as far back as 1,000 years ago and still continues today. The pilgrimage routes that crisscross Kil, Japan’s largest peninsula have become known as the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail. Pilgrims and tourists, alike, take on the route to reach Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. Throughout history, retired emperors, high-ranking officials, and other determined pilgrims have completed the pilgrimage. Today, the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route spans through the Kii mountain range, making for an arduous journey. Though challenging, the paths wind through verdant forests and pass by and over cascading waterfalls and streams. In addition to providing a path between the shrines, the Kumano Kodo links Kyoto to the mountainous Kii region.
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Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Valley from Kyoto
A short small-group guided walking tour with three hikes of 3-6 hours of village-to-village – on the Nakasendo Trail. The Kiso Road is one of the most beautiful sections of the Nakasendo Way, our original tour that has become the classic walking tour in Japan. This short-stay, fully- guided walking tour follows the ancient Nakasendo Way through the Kiso Valley of central Japan and also reaches the high alpine Kaida plateau. Our route takes us into a world far removed from the modern bustle of Japan’s Megacities. We travel through some of the most picturesque and historic villages in the nation, stay in rural family-run Japanese inns and relax in Onsen thermal hot spring baths. Meals are a treat of Japanese cuisine, and because we are deep in the rural mountains of Japan, the ingredients include many locally grown vegetables, morsels foraged in the surrounding mountains and freshwater fish caught in the nearby streams and rivers.
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Kyushu, Kyoto: Land Of Fire Tour
You are introducing Japan’s southernmost Island; Kyushu. This part of the country offers a diverse landscape and unrivaled natural beauty in the form of hot springs, volcanoes, forests, mountains, and beaches. On this tour, you will start with sightseeing in Kyoto and experience several authentic Ryokan and Hot springs, the beautiful scenery of Takachiho Gorge, Hells of Unzen, and Mt. Aso, the bustling cities of Fukuoka and Nagaski and cultural activities such as Kimono fitting, tea brewing, and a rickshaw ride.
![From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/7lnz2p4AA6DzCjQHUAfCJrpxqDz9oPhMb80h6z6E.jpg?w=400)
From Kyoto to Kojima in The Shadow Of Mountains
A Japan small group tour spending twelve days discovering the cities, cultural and coastal highlights of this unique country. Any Japan cultural tour has to include metropolitan and historical greats such as Kyoto, but this holiday also steps off the tourist trail to visit the country’s lesser-known coastal treats such as Kojima and Yunotsu as well, reminding you that Japan is actually a collection of Islands with eclectic, exquisite landscapes, seascapes, and Eco Escapes. Using Japan’s famous railway system, including bullet trains, to travel from one place to the next, staying in traditional Ryokan and Minshuku inns and having plenty of opportunities to literally immerse yourselves in Japan’s cultural highlights, the Onsen or thermal spring baths, the itinerary reveals many layers of Japan’s history too.
![Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/EDjAEz8vCLvI4hnng3wgmtu6uQQg9TOEH2H27FF5.jpg?w=400)
Family Adventure Tour Of The Treasures Of Japan’s Heartland
This tour allows children and their parents to discover the unknown side of Japan and to connect with the communities they explore. This 8-day adventure gives a deep insight into the Kansai area, offering exciting vistas of Japan from the urban delights of Kyoto to rural immersion in the communities of Asuka and Sasayama. This family tour draws deeply on Japan’s strong connections with the local communities and the people they know personally. It’s no secret that parents are happy when their kids are happy. They will be overjoyed to watch them learning the spirit and techniques of Wadaiko Japanese Taiko drumming, feeding free-roaming deer and creating their own pottery and paper lantern crafts.
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Nara Ancient Capitals
With this tour, we want to show travelers the historic Kansai area through the lesser-known walking routes. This region, situated at the center of Japan’s main island of Honshu, is home to three historic capitals: Kyoto, Nara and the smaller, lesser-known Asuka. This 5-day self-guided tour features scenic and culturally significant hiking trails in the region. Asuka is an ideal location to experience the rural lifestyle of the Japanese countryside. In this peaceful agricultural community, our guests stay overnight in a charming Japanese guesthouse or can stay with a local family in an immersive farm stay experience. This family-stay allows travelers an in-depth experience of the local Japanese lifestyle.
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Temples And Trails Of Shikoku
Our tour selects the best of the walking trails through lovely landscapes. We visit all four of Shikoku’s prefectures – Tokushima in the east, Kagawa in the north, Ehime in the west, and Kochi in the south. Each region has its own distinctive character, foods and scenery. In addition to the pilgrimage trail, our journey includes the remote Iya Valley, deep in the heart of Shikoku. We begin our journey with a stay on Mount Koya, the hilltop temple complex on Honshu established by Kobo Daishi, and an important location for Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage devotees. Public transport in the rural areas of Shikoku is limited and we will travel mainly by private chartered vehicle, but we will still enjoy walking along the ancient route from temple to temple through countryside and forest. We will stay in traditional country inns enjoying regional cuisine prepared from local ingredients from the island, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy the exceptional hospitality of our hosts.
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Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Walking
Spend 8 days walking and hiking Shikoku’s 88 temple pilgrimage trail, visiting historic Buddhist temples along the way. You’ll see pilgrims, easily identified by their white clothing and walking staff, who spend weeks on the trail, visiting 88 temples. As you explore castles, small villages, and larger communities, sample local specialties and stay in traditional inns or pilgrims’ lodgings, you will get a real taste o
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Kyoto, Kiso Valley Japan Culture Tour
Self-guided tour beginning in Tokyo, via central Japan and the scenic Kiso valley, and ending in Kyoto This active 9-day itinerary takes you on a memorable journey through central Japan’s history and culture, from ultra-modern Tokyo to the historic imperial capital of Kyoto. In between, you’ll visit the famous gardens of Kanazawa, cycle through traditional thatched villages of the Hida region, walk portions of the ancient Nakasendo trail, and explore the preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley.
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Walking on Nakasendo Trail start from Kyoto
This is a fully-guided walking tour between the Nakasendo’s beginning in Kyoto and its end in Edo, modern-day Toyo. Walk Japan’s pioneering walking tour of Japan, the Nakasendo way provides a unique, intimate experience of Japan and its people. This tour explores one of Japan’s ancient highways, the Nakasendo, which literally means ‘ the road through the mountains’. It starts in Kyoto, one of Japan’s ancient capitals and to this day, the cultural epicenter of the nation, before following some of the best parts of the old road through rural countryside deep into the mountains of Japan’s Central Alp. Finally, we arrive in Tokyo, the glistening modern capital.
![Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/oNremMn9YHJIJqioLRUslwlxriaNzaFQbSFnb7Mn.jpg?w=400)
Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara
A two-week-long, small-group tour around Japan’s cultural highlights with our expert and highly experienced local guide. This unique country’s culture and history are so rich, that even a two-week-long Japan culture tour will still only feel like an introduction, but this itinerary will immerse you deeply and quickly. Every day is different, with the likes of Imperial Kyoto and Nara, one day or the ancient Nakasendo Trail, where you can follow in the footsteps of feudal warlords through the mountains, on another. The trail is 500km long, but we will take on the Kiso Valley section visiting the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago further over the Magome Pass. Starting and ending in Tokyo, visiting its iconic sites and highlights, one of the high points of this Japan culture tour was on our last night before returning to Tokyo, and something that is in total contrast to its big city lights.
![The Nakasendo Trail – Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/m5sJB2s0Me0O8255kwGg5R9VkaaVoMDiIuFXVVrW.jpg?w=400)
The Nakasendo Trail – Walking Tour
Self-guided walking 5 days Village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail The Nakasendo is a historic walking route that connects 69 post station villages through the mountains between Kyoto and Tokyo. It is well maintained, however, there are moderate elevation changes as you trek through the mountains and valleys. This trek is ideal for anyone who regularly walks or hikes and is comfortable with walking for up to a full day with some climbing and descending. Don’t let this scare you away- the hospitality of the traditional family-owned inns and the enticing warmth of the hot springs at the end of a full day of trekking will soothe even the weariest travelers.
![Nakasendo And KamiKochi Further Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/6r1bC5lIz0a68lgEHUXqC3NCSwySu2A9cx2KlB1W.jpg?w=400)
Nakasendo And KamiKochi Further Walking Tour
Village to village walking on the loveliest parts of the old Nakasendo Trail, Kamikochi, and Oku-Hida Enjoy the best forest walks and Juku post towns on the feudal Nakasendo route, before heading into the Oku-Hida mountains to explore the biodiverse Kamikochi, ending the tour with excellent hiking and Onsen in Oku-Nikko. Spend more time in the Hida region with our Takayam extensively, visiting the UNESCO thatched-roof community of Shirakawa-go and the wonderful tea houses of Kanazawa. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the Hakone hot spring area and the rural village of Oshino Mura, or the peaceful, agricultural community of Asuka at a charming Japanese inn or with a local family for a unique Homestay experience.
![Kumano Kodo Complete Walking Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/eGOZT6byZy49Lv1MCIy8IoDvp9JggQLrWtD46Fqa.jpg?w=400)
Kumano Kodo Complete Walking Tour
Self-guided Village-to-village, walking on the Kumano Kodo in 11 days The Kumano Kodo is an iconic network of long-distance walking trails. Get ready for an unforgettable village-to-village trek on the Kii Peninsula along sections of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. Perfect for avid hikers, this self-guided tour will take you past thermal hot springs, grand shrines, and waterfalls as you walk in the footsteps of emperors. Our itineraries are flexible. Whichever route you take, you will enjoy hiking through ancient bamboo forests and mist-covered mountain terrain, staying at traditional Ryokan Inns, bathing in hot spring baths and of course taking time out at serene and sacred temples.
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Discover Winter In The Japanese Alps
Self-guided tour through the Japan Alps, with snowshoeing, numerous Onsen hot springs and a local culinary experience. The Japanese Alps is a slow-paced region that has it all, without the crowds. Though readily accessible, the Japan Alps are still remote enough to have retained traditional lifestyles and architecture. When you add the unique opportunities that this tour offers, the result is an unforgettable experience. This 6-day winter tour starts in the city of Matsumoto and continues into the scenic Japanese alps for adventures like Snowshoeing tours, cable-car rides, and peaceful walks through snow corridors. Stay in traditional alpine villages like Nagano and Oku-Hida where you’ll sleep at Onsen Ryokan inns with relaxing hot springs. Visit the famous Japanese snow monkeys as they bathe in the outdoor baths, and enjoy some of the best outdoor baths in Japan while visiting Hirayu Onsen. End your trip by preparing and eating traditional Japanese cuisine with locals before enjoying a little retail therapy in the city of Takayama.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 8 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/l96J8ukS4sjTVhfRnBU4BLzCXw7eqTVvWbXATFPV.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 8 Days
Among the Japanese, Hokkaido has become synonymous with sensational food and stunning scenery in Japan. As the rest of the country heats up in the summer months, Hokkaido stays warm and temperate, ideal for hiking or relaxing by the crystal clear waters of the Island’s many caldera lakes. In the wintertime, the abundance of scenery offered in Eastern Hokkaido is enhanced when covered in pristine white snow, which has given plenty of opportunities for entertainment and winter sports in the area.
![Enchanted Snowscape: A Karuizawa Winter Adventure](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads//LqiAZsdDnNy2G6B84mgo36uIFveSqPMXkYTt8xZj.jpg?w=400)
Enchanted Snowscape: A Karuizawa Winter Adventure
Embrace the magic of a winter wonderland in Karuizawa with 'Enchanted Snowscape,' a journey that weaves together the exhilaration of snow-filled adventures and the tranquility of luxurious relaxation. Designed for families who seek both the thrill of wintry exploration and the comfort of elegant retreats, this experience promises to etch unforgettable memories onto the snowy canvas of Karuizawa. Witness the graceful flight of snowy owls under a moonlit sky and discover the joyous secrets of nature through snowshoeing. Each moment is a chapter in a story of enchantment and wonder. 'Enchanted Snowscape' is not just a trip; it's a passage into a realm where the beauty of winter is celebrated, and family bonds are strengthened under the spell of Karuizawa's snowy embrace.
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10 Days Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour
Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is a five-day event grandly held around the beautiful valley of Bumthang in Bhutan, It is one of Bhutan’s most important festivals to commemorate an establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in 7th century and also to honor Guru Rinpoche. During this 10-day Jambay Lhakhang festival tour, you can enjoy various interesting festivities like traditional mark dances, naked dances, as well as the highlighted fire blessing. In addition to the festive event, you will also visit the major cities of Bhutan, like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and see sacred monasteries and temples including Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong etc. Also, you will enjoy the fine natural landscape of Phobjikha valley and Bumthang valley. You will also not miss the popular trek experience to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), the holiest temple in Bhutan.
![Classic 22 days Laya Trek](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/rzYdLzrK3vsNP2fnQuqC2ZnBSM0TCucYYeI7cze6.jpg?w=400)
Classic 22 days Laya Trek
This trek has a variety of trekking trails that cover everything from picturesque farmland and ancient forest , to alpine pasture and challenging high mountain passes. It also covers the Bhutan’s most impressive mountain peaks such as Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The trekking offers numerous isolated dzongs and their scattered dwellings with a great deal of cultural value en route. The Punakha Gorge has a magical origin via the imposing Dzong and the magnificent hot springs at Gasa adds extra value to this trek.
![Hiroshima, Shimanami and Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/qIEcXzkYoCdzT9hkLVWHZe5qhMOXTkAbNqIdaSCh.jpg?w=400)
Hiroshima, Shimanami and Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage
Bound by major islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, the Seto Inland sea is the largest inland sea in Japan. With its calm sea surface and mild climate, the sea and its surrounding areas have prospered as an important shipping lane since ancient times, and are full of sites of scenic and historical interest. On this trip, we explore the islands and surrounding areas of the Seto Inland sea, riding along the picturesque coast of the sea dotted with numerous islands, visiting historic and cultural sites, enjoying great food. En route, we ride across the sea using the Shinamani Highway, the most popular cycling course in Japan, which stretches across the sea from Shikoku to Onomichi on Honshu. Our tour ends in Hiroshima with visits to the peace memorial park and Miyajima, both registered with the list of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage sites.
![Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/eZUHAArQaX2kLG09QEcvGNBqjO4QCKfNBKI9nAWj.jpg?w=400)
Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido is one of the most famous cycling routes in Japan, starting at Onomichi city in Hiroshima Prefecture and ending at the Imabari city in Ehime prefecture. The route takes you cycling through six islands, offering unparalleled views of the Seto inland sea. You have the opportunity to take a detour on one of the six islands, explore a little and stay overnight in a quaint and friendly local family-run accommodation. Traverse islands on roads and bridges built just for cycling. Relax at a historical seaside Onsen. Watch the sun descend behind the mountains in the distance. Experience the Shimanami Kaido, a bright blue path of bike lanes and bridges built across the islands of The Setouchi Sea. Explore the mountains of Ehime and the famous shrine in the water at Miyajima. Enjoy exquisite meals prepared just for you. We cannot wait for you to soak in the beauty of this often unexplored region.
![Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/S4AuuCJbhQXC4IQBELO3JTq6AWVCHS5mwOw49ggJ.jpg?w=400)
Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
![Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/oNremMn9YHJIJqioLRUslwlxriaNzaFQbSFnb7Mn.jpg?w=400)
Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara
A two-week-long, small-group tour around Japan’s cultural highlights with our expert and highly experienced local guide. This unique country’s culture and history are so rich, that even a two-week-long Japan culture tour will still only feel like an introduction, but this itinerary will immerse you deeply and quickly. Every day is different, with the likes of Imperial Kyoto and Nara, one day or the ancient Nakasendo Trail, where you can follow in the footsteps of feudal warlords through the mountains, on another. The trail is 500km long, but we will take on the Kiso Valley section visiting the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago further over the Magome Pass. Starting and ending in Tokyo, visiting its iconic sites and highlights, one of the high points of this Japan culture tour was on our last night before returning to Tokyo, and something that is in total contrast to its big city lights.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/CSCwqF2MXFfcg2eO5hnvBk2GRVUeP5yNa7edpMpv.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.
![10 Days Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/3hdArlrezOtKpSKFZM2GUQH2NYojbesiV5g9Mvrw.jpg?w=400)
10 Days Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour
Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is a five-day event grandly held around the beautiful valley of Bumthang in Bhutan, It is one of Bhutan’s most important festivals to commemorate an establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in 7th century and also to honor Guru Rinpoche. During this 10-day Jambay Lhakhang festival tour, you can enjoy various interesting festivities like traditional mark dances, naked dances, as well as the highlighted fire blessing. In addition to the festive event, you will also visit the major cities of Bhutan, like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and see sacred monasteries and temples including Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong etc. Also, you will enjoy the fine natural landscape of Phobjikha valley and Bumthang valley. You will also not miss the popular trek experience to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), the holiest temple in Bhutan.
![Classic 22 days Laya Trek](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/rzYdLzrK3vsNP2fnQuqC2ZnBSM0TCucYYeI7cze6.jpg?w=400)
Classic 22 days Laya Trek
This trek has a variety of trekking trails that cover everything from picturesque farmland and ancient forest , to alpine pasture and challenging high mountain passes. It also covers the Bhutan’s most impressive mountain peaks such as Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The trekking offers numerous isolated dzongs and their scattered dwellings with a great deal of cultural value en route. The Punakha Gorge has a magical origin via the imposing Dzong and the magnificent hot springs at Gasa adds extra value to this trek.
![Hiroshima, Shimanami and Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/qIEcXzkYoCdzT9hkLVWHZe5qhMOXTkAbNqIdaSCh.jpg?w=400)
Hiroshima, Shimanami and Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage
Bound by major islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, the Seto Inland sea is the largest inland sea in Japan. With its calm sea surface and mild climate, the sea and its surrounding areas have prospered as an important shipping lane since ancient times, and are full of sites of scenic and historical interest. On this trip, we explore the islands and surrounding areas of the Seto Inland sea, riding along the picturesque coast of the sea dotted with numerous islands, visiting historic and cultural sites, enjoying great food. En route, we ride across the sea using the Shinamani Highway, the most popular cycling course in Japan, which stretches across the sea from Shikoku to Onomichi on Honshu. Our tour ends in Hiroshima with visits to the peace memorial park and Miyajima, both registered with the list of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage sites.
![Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/eZUHAArQaX2kLG09QEcvGNBqjO4QCKfNBKI9nAWj.jpg?w=400)
Hiroshima And Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido is one of the most famous cycling routes in Japan, starting at Onomichi city in Hiroshima Prefecture and ending at the Imabari city in Ehime prefecture. The route takes you cycling through six islands, offering unparalleled views of the Seto inland sea. You have the opportunity to take a detour on one of the six islands, explore a little and stay overnight in a quaint and friendly local family-run accommodation. Traverse islands on roads and bridges built just for cycling. Relax at a historical seaside Onsen. Watch the sun descend behind the mountains in the distance. Experience the Shimanami Kaido, a bright blue path of bike lanes and bridges built across the islands of The Setouchi Sea. Explore the mountains of Ehime and the famous shrine in the water at Miyajima. Enjoy exquisite meals prepared just for you. We cannot wait for you to soak in the beauty of this often unexplored region.
![Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/S4AuuCJbhQXC4IQBELO3JTq6AWVCHS5mwOw49ggJ.jpg?w=400)
Wildlife and Mysterious Landcapes in Eastern Hokkaido
On this tour, guests travel from Kushiro to Hokkaido’s eastern pacific coast to the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching out into the Sea of Okhotsk. Throughout the tour, you will see untouched nature, visit UNESCO wetland nature reserves, experience the spectacular landscapes formed by volcanoes, and enjoy the flora and fauna, especially to Hokkaido. This tour features relaxing Onsen hot springs after each day’s walk and wonderful regional cuisine is known to be some of the freshest in Japan, along with the opportunity to learn the history of Hokkaido’s indigenous peoples, the Ainu. You are sure to be surprised by how much nature has to offer, each location taking you one step deeper into the true nature of eastern Hokkaido.
![Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/oNremMn9YHJIJqioLRUslwlxriaNzaFQbSFnb7Mn.jpg?w=400)
Shoguns And Samurai, Imperial Kyoto and Nara
A two-week-long, small-group tour around Japan’s cultural highlights with our expert and highly experienced local guide. This unique country’s culture and history are so rich, that even a two-week-long Japan culture tour will still only feel like an introduction, but this itinerary will immerse you deeply and quickly. Every day is different, with the likes of Imperial Kyoto and Nara, one day or the ancient Nakasendo Trail, where you can follow in the footsteps of feudal warlords through the mountains, on another. The trail is 500km long, but we will take on the Kiso Valley section visiting the traditional post towns of Magome and Tsumago further over the Magome Pass. Starting and ending in Tokyo, visiting its iconic sites and highlights, one of the high points of this Japan culture tour was on our last night before returning to Tokyo, and something that is in total contrast to its big city lights.
![Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/CSCwqF2MXFfcg2eO5hnvBk2GRVUeP5yNa7edpMpv.jpg?w=400)
Eastern Hokkaido in 5 Days
If you’ve already explored the bustling streets of Tokyo, wolfed down bowls of ramen in Osaka, and are still craving a wholly different experience of Japan, traverse to its northern island of Hokkaido. Here, you’ll be greeted with a taste of the country unlike you’ve known. The island boasts six breathtaking national parks filled with primeval forests, mountains and volcanoes, Onsens, a fascinating Ainu indigenous culture, swathes of wildlife and possibly the world’s clearest and most beautiful lakes. For those who love the cold, snowy Hokkaido boasts of an insatiable array of winter activities you can try, including skiing on the world’s best ski slopes in Furano and celebrating its famous winter festivals. But if summer travels are your thing, the island forms into a postcard-perfect landscape of the beautiful flower fields, with temperatures mild and pleasant enough for you to do plenty of sightseeing in.