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39 Japan Hiking Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 9 tour companies. 384 reviews.
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Visits
Fes, Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo
Highlights
- Discover Japan in the heart of winter and visit the Sapporo Snow Festival
- Visit Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido
- Enjoy the highlights of modern Tokyo and iconic Kyoto in low season without the crowds
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Visits
Bar, Nara, Tibet
Highlights
- This walking holiday is a great introduction to the pleasures of Himalayan teahouse trekking
- Relax after the moderate grade 4-day trek in the friendly lakeside town of Pokhara
- Look out for a wide variety of animal species and the rare one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo
Highlights
- Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
- Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
- Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Highlights
- Fully customized trip based on preferences
- Matched with a local specialist
- From $150 per person per day
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nagasaki, Nara, Tokyo
Highlights
- A trip combining Japan's classic sites with lesser visited, equally rewarding highlights
- Visit Hakone National Park for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji
- Uncover the rural charm of beautiful Hirado Island and stay in a traditional ryokan
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Tokyo
Highlights
- An 8-day trip through beautiful Japan's highlights where modernity meets tradition
- An unforgettable journey from Tokyo's high rise neon to the peaceful temples of Kyoto
- Try street food in Osaka and look out for snow monkeys bathing in hot springs
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Visits
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Shirakawa, Shirakawago, Takayama, Tokyo
Highlights
- Travel by bullet train across Japan and savour the freshest seafood, sushi and Hida beef
- Discover thriving Tokyo, beautiful Kyoto and vibrant Osaka
- Sample sake, make wagashi, enjoy our private tea ceremony
Themes
Cultural, Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus driver, cycle team-always smiling and helpful!) travelling through the local back streets of Bangok and the waterways around the city, seeing the impressive Temples and Grand Palace through to the border of Cambodia. This is where we met are new guides Sum (bursting with enthusiasm, knowledge and fun), Seda (knowledgeable, humble and kind) and another great support Team (Bus Driver, cycle supporters-smiling and helpful) our guides provided an amazing insight into the kind and humble people of Cambodia, the interesting culture and history, with beautiful scenery and impressive historical sites of the Angkor's temples onto the border of the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta. Our professional, friendly guide Huan and new support Team (bus driver and cycle supporters (friendly and helpful as always!) who had been with us throughout the tour ensuring each day ran smoothly, from hotels, bikes/cycling needs, sight seeing, transfers, to additional ideas/options which made for an amazing dive session on Phu Quoc island, much appreciation to Huan and all the Team for a most memorable and always treasured adventure."
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Kumano Kodo, Kyoto, Tokyo
Highlights
- Explore beautiful and fascinating Kyoto
- Enjoy historic pilgrimage walks along the Kumano Kodo
- Immerse in Japanese culture off the beaten track
- Walk the Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome
- Learn about the pearl-collecting Ama Divers while staying in Toba
Themes
Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Kumano Kodo, Kyoto, Osaka
Highlights
- Walk the ancient pilgrimage route Kumano Kodo, one of Japan’s most remote and rewarding journeys
- Witness the Grand Shrines, bathe in the hot spring thermal waters, and admire stunning views over the mountains towards the Pacific Ocean
- Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, staying at traditional ryokans and minshuku guesthouses
Themes
Hiking & Walking
What travelers are saying
"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival
I wish to highly commend out tour leader. She made out trip and experience a joy. Always on call to assist. A very caring and loving person who went above and beyond...
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Kathleen
Feb 2025
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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival
This is a winter wonderland kind of trip. The beginning and end days are filled with beautiful scenery and cultural wonders as you tour Japan’s two great cities. The...
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Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival
Zilola our leader was always helpful and quickly gave us alternative and extra options when the weather meant that the itinerary had to be changed. Personally we co...
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Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
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Japan Sapporo Snow Festival
Very good trip exploring Hokkaido as part of Sapporo Snow festival. Guide Hendrik very personable and happy to assist where required, flex the itinerary and add in ...
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