Japan Hiking & Walking Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

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• Cycling allows you to get closer to the real Japan – from bicycles to Pokemon, serene temples to the organised chaos of the big cities, this classic adventure has it all.
• Choose to end rewarding days in the saddle with amazing Japanese feasts of sushi, unagi, tempura or even fugu, all washed down with a traditional sake or Sapporo beer.
• Ride both bikes and trains for the ultimate change of pace.

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• Experience two of the main religions in Japan – Buddhism and Shintoism – by following the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on their quest for faith along the Koya-san and Kumano Kodo trails.
• Discover two of the major cultural hubs of Japan on foot, walking the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto and strolling through the Dotombori district in Osaka.
• Join in the morning prayers and share a traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) meal during an overnight temple stay in Koya-san, deep in mountainous Wakayama prefecture.

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• Hike between the preserved post towns of the Nakasendo Way and reconnect with the Edo history on this ancient trail connecting Edo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto.
• Discover one of Japan's best cycling routes – the Shimanami Kaido, which links Honshu with Shikoku across the scenic Inland Sea – and enjoy a cycling and kayaking experience through lush seaside landscapes.
• Temple-hop through the historic city of Kyoto with a guided bike ride past some of the major religious sites in the city – on two wheels is the perfect way to explore this ancient capital.

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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