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.
• Cycle through peaceful landscapes that show a land far from the big city lights of Tokyo.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

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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.
• Soak in an onsen after a day of trekking in Yunomine – there's no better way in Japan to relax and rejuvenate than in the natural mineral waters of a hot spring.
• Explore Kyoto on a couple of nearby hikes for a different perspective on the life and culture in this notable city, as well as visiting some sites of natural and religious significance.

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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.
• Hike a section of the Kumano Kodo – one of only two UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage trails in the world. Along the ancient route, you’ll see the spectacular Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha Shrine.
• Relax your muscles in Toba’s hot spring onsens and maybe even one of Kyoto’s sentos (traditional bath houses) - a must-do experience while in Japan!

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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

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• 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

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• 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