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Temples And Trails Of Shikoku
Summary
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.
Highlights
- Fresh and beautifully presented in Japanese cuisine.
- Relax in natural hot spring baths after a day on the trail.
- Stay in traditional Ryokan guesthouses and a Shukubo temple.
- Beautiful trails and scenery of the island of Shikoku
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- Full-time services of an English-speaking tour guide
- 12 nights in hotels and Japanese-style inns (Ryokan, Minshuku and Shukubo)
- Daily breakfast & 9 dinners
- All transportation between tour locations
- Entrance to museums, temples and other sights on the group’s itinerary
- Forwarding of one item of luggage
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
- Entrance fees to museums, temples etc. not mentioned in the itinerary
- A single room supplement is required for solo travellers at hotels
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Meet in OsakaYour guide and other group members will meet you at the tour hotel in central Tokyo in the evening. There will be a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Check-in at the hotel.
Hotel options
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Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka
As taking a step into Nono, you will be able to leave behind the chaos of Namba streets
and enter the space of peaceness.
Take a deep breath and enjoy a drink in the modernity of hotel.
Day 2
Travel to Mount KoyaAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel and transfer to the train station. We will travel by train along the scenic Nankai Railway Line to Mount Koya, a bowl-shaped valley filled with cedars high in the mountains of the Kii Peninsula. Mount Koya is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism, founded in the 9th century by the monk Kobo Daishi, father of the Shikoku pilgrimage. Pilgrims on the Shikoku 88 Temple route traditionally visit Mount Koya to pray and ask Kobo Daishi to bless their journey; we will follow the tradition. We stay in one of the elegant temples and dine on Shojin-Ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). We walk through the Okuno-in a cemetery and see the Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum.
Check-in at the hotel.
Day 3
Travel to Tokushima and walk RyozenjiAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel. We will travel by private vehicle this morning to the Wakayama port for the ferry to Tokushima Prefecture, the old Awa province, located in eastern Shikoku. We will walk through quiet suburban neighborhoods and visit the first three temples on the pilgrimage route - some of the prettiest on the whole island. The first temple, Ryozen-Ji or Vulture Mountain Temple, was built in the 8th century. Next comes Gokuraku-Ji or Celestial Temple, where Kobo Daishi completed 37 days of esoteric ritual at his age of 42. The atmospheric Konsen-Ji, or Golden Fountain, Temple, is home to a blood-red pagoda and bridge. After the walk, we will take a private vehicle to our Shukubo temple lodgings for the evening.
Check-in at the Shukubo (Pilgrims Lodging).
Walking distance: 6km / 3.7 miles
Elevation gain: negligible ascent and descent.
Day 4
Walk from Fujiidera temple to Shosanji templeAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the Shukubo (Pilgrims Lodging). Today, we will travel by private vehicle to Temple 11 Fujiidera, Temple of the Wisteria Well, situated at the foot of Mount Shosan-Ji and surrounded by three mountains. We will walk a challenging trail known as 'henro-korogashi' through forests and over three peaks, one of the finest walks on the whole pilgrimage. The route takes us to an elevation of 900 meters (almost 3,000 feet), the highest point on the whole of our tour. Completing the three ascents is highly rewarding, and our goal, Shosanji, is a dramatic temple with spectacular valley views. For those preferring a shorter walk, the vehicle will deliver you halfway along the trail to meet the rest of the group. The accommodation tonight is a small and comfortable Japanese inn nearby, serving lovely meals.
Check-in at the Minshuku (Family-run Guesthouse).
Walking distance: 11.9km / 7.4 miles</div>
Elevation gain: 1230m /4035 feet ascent; 560m / 1870 foot descent
Time required: 5 hours
Day 5
Walk from Kakurinji temple to Tairyuji templeAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the Minshuku (Family-run Guesthouse). Our journey this morning brings us to Temple 20 Kakurin-Ji or Crane Forest Temple on the 550-meter summit of Washigao. The temple's Sando or main approach is surrounded by tall pine and Hinoki cypress trees. Under an edict of Emperor Kanmu, Kobo Daishi founded Kakurin-Ji in 799. From here, we head up to Temple 21 Tairyu-Ji, a temple of the Mystical Dragon, close to the mountain peak of the same name at 618 meters. Kobo Daishi practiced ascetic training here at his age of 19 and founded the temple in 793. Our walk ends with a cable car ride, offering breathtaking views over a cedar forest and out towards the sea. We continue by vehicle to the central mountains.
Check-in at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn).
Walking distance: 7.1km / 4.4 miles
Elevation gain: 460m / 1510 feet ascent; 470m / 1540 foot descent
Time required: 2.5 hours
Day 6
Walking Mount TsurugiAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn). We will visit the valley’s unique Kazura-Bashi vine bridge, stretching 45 meters across the Iya River and suspended 15 meters above the flowing water. It is said the bridge was made by refugees of Heike Clan, hiding in the area after their war defeat. We head to Tsrugi-San, the second highest peak in Shikoku with a height of 1,955 meters, nearly 6,500 feet. The peak is a center of Shugendo, a Japanese folk religion based on mountain worship. We will take a chairlift to the start of a walk, which will bring us to within an hour of the summit. From there, wooden boardwalks will lead us to various viewpoints with panoramic views over the surrounding mountains. We will return to our inn at Iya Onsen in the late afternoon for another soak in the thermal waters and our dinner of delightful local cuisine.
Check-in at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn).
Walking distance: 4km / 2.5 miles
Elevation gain: 330m / 1320 feet ascent; 330m / 1320 foot descent
Time required: 1.5 hours
Day 7
Travel to Kochi-shi and sightseeingAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the Onsen Ryokan. We will travel to Kochi city in Kochi Prefecture, formerly known as Tosa Province, the region of Shikoku most distant from Japan's mainland. It is the largest of Shikoku's prefectures, but has the smallest population. We will visit Katsurahama Rocks, a unique formation beside the sea, then enjoy lunch at Hirome Ichiba Market in Kochi city center - a wonderful collection of over 60 shops with outstanding local produce. After lunch, we will visit Temple 31 Chikurin-Ji, the Bamboo Forest Temple, with its museum of temple treasures. The garden here was designed by the famous master monk of the Rinzai Sect called Muso Souseki and is famous throughout Japan for its beauty.
Check-in at the hotel.
Day 8
Half day sightseeing in Kochi-shi and travel to MatsuyamaAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel. This morning, we visit Kochi Castle and have a few hours free to stroll around the well-known Sunday market, which has 300 years of history and 500 outdoor stalls. This amazing lively market stretches for over a kilometer (more than half a mile) from the entrance of Kochi Castle and offers local products at reasonable prices. After lunch, we will travel to Ehime Prefecture, previously known as Iyo Province, and stop en-route at the historic and beautiful town of Uchiko, which once flourished as a center for traditional wax and paper. Our accommodation tonight is a hotel in appealing Matsuyama city, not far from Japan's oldest hot spring Dogo Onsen, said to have 3,000 years history. We are based here for the next three nights. In the evening, your tour guide will be on hand to offer suggestions for restaurants for dinner.
Check-in at the hotel.
Day 9
Walk from Daijoji Temple to Iwayaji TempleAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel. We travel to the Kumakogen Highlands in central Ehime, near the border of Kochi Prefecture. We start our hike from Temple 44 Daihoji, a Great Treasure Temple, a fitting halfway point on the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage. We enjoy a beautiful forest hike to Temple 45, Rock Cavern-Housed Temple, a fascinating location on the mountain with hundreds of Jizo statues. The temple was one of the main sites where Kobo Daishi meditated after founding the temple in 805. A unique feature is a ladder up to a secluded cove where the monk would spend countless hours chanting. The coins attached to the cave wall show Kobo Daishi’s enduring influence. After the walk, we will return by private vehicle to Matsuyama city in the late afternoon.
Check-in at the hotel.
Walking distance: 11.7km / 7.3 miles
Elevation gain: 650m / 2130 feet ascent; 580m / 1900 feet decent
Time required: 4 hours
Day 10
Sightseeing in MatsuyamaAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel. A relaxed day to explore Matsuyama city and Dogo Onsen by public transport. We will take a short ride on the tram/streetcar and enjoy a pleasant walk up to the iconic Matsuyama Castle on the hilltop, which dominates the city. In the afternoon, we will take the tram/streetcar again to visit Temple 51 Ishiteji, Stone Hand Temple, with its unique legend. There are seven fascinating buildings at the temple and many of the temple treasures are designated important cultural assets. Afterward, we will visit the atmospheric town of Dogo, visiting Isaniwa Shrine and strolling through the old-fashioned main shopping arcades. In the late afternoon, we will return to our hotel in Matsuyama city.
Check-in at the hotel.
Day 11
Walk from Kokubunji to Shiromineji and then to NegorojiAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel. We travel to Temple 80 Awa Kokubunji, Awa State, Provincial Temple, in Kagawa Prefecture, also known as the old Sanuki Province. The well-preserved structures at the temple and its building exude age and atmosphere. We ascend to Temple 81 Shiromine-Ji, White Peak Temple, situated at the summit of Mount Shiromine. We will then walk down to Temple 82 Negoro-Ji, Fragrant Root Temple, with its beautiful lanterns, tucked away deep inside the heart of the complex. We will then head to the Kotohira Spa by private vehicle, a small town in Kagawa famous for Konpirasan, the large Shinto shrine complex dedicated to sailors and seafaring.
Check-in at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn).
Walking distance: 13.5 km /8.4 miles
Elevation gain: 655m / 2150 feet ascent; 335m / 1100 feet decent
Time required: 4.5 hours
Day 12
Walk from Nagaoji Temple to Okuboji TempleAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn). We will set out for our final walk on the 88 Temple Pilgrimage from Temple 87 Nagao-Ji, Long Slope Temple, to Temple 88 Okubo-Ji, Great Hollow Temple - Completion of the Vow. A wish made here will be fulfilled! This temple is located on a hidden mountain summit. The walk passes through lovely rural scenery before ascending Nyotai-San Mountain to Okubo-Ji. We will share a great sense of achievement together and then travel by private vehicle back to our accommodation for another soak in the Onsen spa and a delightful Kaiseki meal to celebrate our final evening.
Check-in at the Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn).
Walking distance: 12.3 km / 7.6 miles
Elevation gain: 774m / 2539 feet ascent; 410m / 1345 feet decent
Time required: 4.5 hours
Day 13
Tour endsAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel in Kyoto and offer a bit of advice on your journey to your next destination, or on onward travel in Japan, if you are extending your stay.
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Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka
As taking a step into Nono, you will be able to leave behind the chaos of Namba streets
and enter the space of peaceness.
Take a deep breath and enjoy a drink in the modernity of hotel.
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka
As taking a step into Nono, you will be able to leave behind the chaos of Namba streets
and enter the space of peaceness.
Take a deep breath and enjoy a drink in the modernity of hotel.
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Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
Osaka Kitahama is one of the leading business districts in Kansai, but you can enjoy the retro streetscape and gourmet food unique to Osaka.
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama welcomes guests with the convenience of a business hotel and the hospitality of a city hotel.
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Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
Osaka Kitahama is one of the leading business districts in Kansai, but you can enjoy the retro streetscape and gourmet food unique to Osaka.
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama welcomes guests with the convenience of a business hotel and the hospitality of a city hotel.
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Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka
As taking a step into Nono, you will be able to leave behind the chaos of Namba streets
and enter the space of peaceness.
Take a deep breath and enjoy a drink in the modernity of hotel.
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring Osaka
As taking a step into Nono, you will be able to leave behind the chaos of Namba streets
and enter the space of peaceness.
Take a deep breath and enjoy a drink in the modernity of hotel.
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Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
Osaka Kitahama is one of the leading business districts in Kansai, but you can enjoy the retro streetscape and gourmet food unique to Osaka.
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama welcomes guests with the convenience of a business hotel and the hospitality of a city hotel.
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Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama
Osaka Kitahama is one of the leading business districts in Kansai, but you can enjoy the retro streetscape and gourmet food unique to Osaka.
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama welcomes guests with the convenience of a business hotel and the hospitality of a city hotel.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![The charming Oki Islands](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/o7uAdjnyyg8ENwz42rtQCHhDHhkSZu8mJ997k1S7.jpg?w=400)
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.
![Temples And Trails Of Shikoku](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/nzGQq7uQ2QjEmEs4LGRPCVWHEgFnmwP1SF9PNIrD.jpg?w=400)
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
![Mountain Spirits Tohoku](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/EbLJJEBuD09d0LLCd6yOi5dbvYtgrsWnMoRazGiH.jpg?w=400)
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.
![Kyoto, Kiso Valley Japan Culture Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/nNj43iderkBldTLAoJvhb1mRRP9B4NbrsF8tHSgl.jpg?w=400)
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.
![Walking on Nakasendo Trail start from Kyoto](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/9tjyagvH524Z1k0bwRgbB4QE2ircHxPRAUBzvUFf.jpg?w=400)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ultimate Vietnam Experience
Travel the length and breadth of Vietnam taking in natural and cultural wonders including UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites, ancient capitals and seaports, a colonial-era hill station, and one of the world’s best food cities.
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3 days of beautiful Lak Lake Immersion
Getting away from the busting life and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature in Buon Me Thuot city in this immersive 3-day journey of Central Highlands. From the splendid mountains, the largest natural freshwater lake Lak, fresh mountainous atmosphere to the exciting trekking through the jungle and swimming at natural waterfalls, from the stunning eco-lodge nestled in the breathtaking countryside of the friendly tribal minorities with a unique culture to the beautiful music performance and the authentic food, you will feel this amazing city at its best!
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15-Day Trek from Renjo La to Gokyo
See incredible views of Mount Everest and the Gokyo-Ri. You’ll first warm up with a tour through the Gundu Valley. From Luka to Chablung, you’ll cross over the Tharo Kosi river via a suspension bridge. Here, the peak of the Kusum Kanguru comes into sight. Closer to you is an intriguing ridge painted with mani stones. Trek on to Phakding and then the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. Pass through other-worldly villages interspersed with amazing forests. After crossing the Kyashar Khola river, you’ll reach Monjo and then the Sagarmatha National Park. Another suspension bridge takes you to Jorsale and then the trading center Namche Bazaar. Your next stop is Phortse Thanga. More forest floor takes you to Dole and then Macchermo. You’ll finally arrive at Gokyo and see Cho Oyu, Everest, Gyanchung Kang, Lothse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache. Then, you’ll cross the Renjo La Pass and go to the Nangaml valley before making your descent.
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The best Hiking tour of Sri Lanka
For the keen hiker, there are a plethora of opportunities awaiting in Sri Lanka’s diverse and luscious hill country. The beautiful area of Haputale and Diyatalawa, located in the hill country of Sri Lanka, provides a base from which to try out a wide range of hiking and trekking tours through the jungle across tea estates and mountains. The numerous waterfalls in Sri Lanka are another key attraction that allows hikers and trekkers to enjoy a refreshing dip en-route!
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Highlights of Sri Lanka Winter Tour
There are very few destinations that can match the sheer diversity of Sri Lanka. From white sand coastlines, misty hill stations, legendary temples, to lush national parks, the tropical island packs in over 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8,000 sq km of nature reserves. Take two weeks to explore the bustling capital before swapping city sights for the Cultural Triangle, with its tranquil paddy fields and ancient Kingdoms. Climb the Sigiriya Fortress in time for sunset and immerse yourself in the local Tea Culture, before some rest and rejuvenation time on the south coast’s beautiful sandy beaches.
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Explore Luang Prabang in 4 days
Enjoy four days exploring Luang Prabang on your Laos tour with the addition of this four-day extension. Witness the giving of alms to monks first hand in the early morning and observe as they walk the streets to collect their daily food. Visit the lively marketplace and wander to the main streets in Luang Prabang, including the Wat Xient Thong Temple. Cruise the Mekong River and visit the hidden Pak Ou Caves, once a spiritual haven. Spend time visiting weavers and other textile makers in riverside villages and hike to the Kuang Si Waterfall. Enjoy four days exploring northern Laos on this guided Luang Prabang tour.
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Sea turtle conservation program
This program allows participants an up-close and personal experience with marine mammals which are on the brink of extinction. Volunteers get the chance to actively participate hands-on in turtle conservation work at Talang-Talang Besar Island and join a team of dedicated professionals in their efforts to save the turtles. The program aims to create awareness and to impart knowledge on the importance of sea turtle conservation.
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11 Days Black Necked Crane Festival tour In Bhutan
This Black Necked Crane Festival tour is an intriguing trip that will take you to the most popular places in Bhutan, such as Paro, Thimpu, Punakham Gangtey Valley, Bumthang Valley etc. You will not only attend the unique Black Necked Crane Festival, but also visit plenty of amazing heritage sites along the way, to deeply discover the rich culture and fascinating landscape of this mysterious kingdom. This festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic birth which becomes an inseparable part in their daily lives during the winter months. This annual festival is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered Black-Necked cranes.
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Kerala Cycling
This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach.
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Mount Kailash Tour
Mount Kailash is said to be the mythical mount menu, the center of the universe. It is revered in both Hindu and Buddhist legends, while its location, close to the sources of the four main rivers that flow across the Indian sub-continent, contributes to its mystique. Our adventure includes a weeklong journey from Lhasa across the vast Tibetan plateau. We plan to reach mount Kailash at the time of the Saga Dawa festival when many thousands of pilgrims from throughout Tibet gather to pay homage to the mountain. After the celebrations, we will undertake a three-day trek or Kora, around mount Kailash, with inspiring views of one of the world’s most iconic mountains, before the drive back to Lhasa and on to Kathmandu.
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Ultimate Vietnam Experience
Travel the length and breadth of Vietnam taking in natural and cultural wonders including UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites, ancient capitals and seaports, a colonial-era hill station, and one of the world’s best food cities.
![3 days of beautiful Lak Lake Immersion](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/8dEnD93wrIJjybKLZTc5nQNK9QaHng0bHuV6eb7n.jpg?w=400)
3 days of beautiful Lak Lake Immersion
Getting away from the busting life and immersing yourself in the beauty of nature in Buon Me Thuot city in this immersive 3-day journey of Central Highlands. From the splendid mountains, the largest natural freshwater lake Lak, fresh mountainous atmosphere to the exciting trekking through the jungle and swimming at natural waterfalls, from the stunning eco-lodge nestled in the breathtaking countryside of the friendly tribal minorities with a unique culture to the beautiful music performance and the authentic food, you will feel this amazing city at its best!
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15-Day Trek from Renjo La to Gokyo
See incredible views of Mount Everest and the Gokyo-Ri. You’ll first warm up with a tour through the Gundu Valley. From Luka to Chablung, you’ll cross over the Tharo Kosi river via a suspension bridge. Here, the peak of the Kusum Kanguru comes into sight. Closer to you is an intriguing ridge painted with mani stones. Trek on to Phakding and then the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. Pass through other-worldly villages interspersed with amazing forests. After crossing the Kyashar Khola river, you’ll reach Monjo and then the Sagarmatha National Park. Another suspension bridge takes you to Jorsale and then the trading center Namche Bazaar. Your next stop is Phortse Thanga. More forest floor takes you to Dole and then Macchermo. You’ll finally arrive at Gokyo and see Cho Oyu, Everest, Gyanchung Kang, Lothse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache. Then, you’ll cross the Renjo La Pass and go to the Nangaml valley before making your descent.
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The best Hiking tour of Sri Lanka
For the keen hiker, there are a plethora of opportunities awaiting in Sri Lanka’s diverse and luscious hill country. The beautiful area of Haputale and Diyatalawa, located in the hill country of Sri Lanka, provides a base from which to try out a wide range of hiking and trekking tours through the jungle across tea estates and mountains. The numerous waterfalls in Sri Lanka are another key attraction that allows hikers and trekkers to enjoy a refreshing dip en-route!
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Highlights of Sri Lanka Winter Tour
There are very few destinations that can match the sheer diversity of Sri Lanka. From white sand coastlines, misty hill stations, legendary temples, to lush national parks, the tropical island packs in over 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8,000 sq km of nature reserves. Take two weeks to explore the bustling capital before swapping city sights for the Cultural Triangle, with its tranquil paddy fields and ancient Kingdoms. Climb the Sigiriya Fortress in time for sunset and immerse yourself in the local Tea Culture, before some rest and rejuvenation time on the south coast’s beautiful sandy beaches.
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Explore Luang Prabang in 4 days
Enjoy four days exploring Luang Prabang on your Laos tour with the addition of this four-day extension. Witness the giving of alms to monks first hand in the early morning and observe as they walk the streets to collect their daily food. Visit the lively marketplace and wander to the main streets in Luang Prabang, including the Wat Xient Thong Temple. Cruise the Mekong River and visit the hidden Pak Ou Caves, once a spiritual haven. Spend time visiting weavers and other textile makers in riverside villages and hike to the Kuang Si Waterfall. Enjoy four days exploring northern Laos on this guided Luang Prabang tour.
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Sea turtle conservation program
This program allows participants an up-close and personal experience with marine mammals which are on the brink of extinction. Volunteers get the chance to actively participate hands-on in turtle conservation work at Talang-Talang Besar Island and join a team of dedicated professionals in their efforts to save the turtles. The program aims to create awareness and to impart knowledge on the importance of sea turtle conservation.
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11 Days Black Necked Crane Festival tour In Bhutan
This Black Necked Crane Festival tour is an intriguing trip that will take you to the most popular places in Bhutan, such as Paro, Thimpu, Punakham Gangtey Valley, Bumthang Valley etc. You will not only attend the unique Black Necked Crane Festival, but also visit plenty of amazing heritage sites along the way, to deeply discover the rich culture and fascinating landscape of this mysterious kingdom. This festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic birth which becomes an inseparable part in their daily lives during the winter months. This annual festival is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered Black-Necked cranes.
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Kerala Cycling
This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach.
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Mount Kailash Tour
Mount Kailash is said to be the mythical mount menu, the center of the universe. It is revered in both Hindu and Buddhist legends, while its location, close to the sources of the four main rivers that flow across the Indian sub-continent, contributes to its mystique. Our adventure includes a weeklong journey from Lhasa across the vast Tibetan plateau. We plan to reach mount Kailash at the time of the Saga Dawa festival when many thousands of pilgrims from throughout Tibet gather to pay homage to the mountain. After the celebrations, we will undertake a three-day trek or Kora, around mount Kailash, with inspiring views of one of the world’s most iconic mountains, before the drive back to Lhasa and on to Kathmandu.
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Cycling Tour in Yogyakarta Village
If you’re someone who loves taking on adventures riding a bike, this tour is for you! This full-day private bike tour will let you experience cycling away from the busy city areas of Yogyakarta. Bike through well-kept villages and meet the locals. Talk to them and ask them significant questions about their way of life outside the city. Visit the handicrafts store, and you might find something you’d love to take as your souvenir from this trip. Enjoy the local atmosphere and beautiful sceneries in the “countryside”; bike through fresh air with viewpoints of rice paddies. Before the tour ends, we’ll visit the Sultan’s Palace, Tamansari, the water castle, and some museums. Join Adventure Asia on this biking tour!