Walking Western Japan: Mountain Paths and Hidden Temples
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
After some time to relax and get settled at the hotel, we’ll meet in the hotel lobby and walk to a nearby restaurant where we have booked a private room for a general program orientation and dinner. Orientation: The Group ...
Walking approximately 3 miles throughout the day. Use of transportation including assorted rail and subway transfers; about 2 hours total; some stairs, flat city streets, elevators/escalators sometimes available. Everyone will handle their own luggage for transfers.
Driving about 25 miles; approx. 2 hours total. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours throughout the day; country lanes, forest trails, mountain paths and some steep steps. Total elevation gain of approx. 250 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data ...
Driving approx. 50 miles; about 2 hours total, with stops. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours; mostly gentle ascent on forest and grassland trails. Total elevation gain of about 400 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the ...
Driving approx. 20 miles; about 2 hours. Walking approx. 7.5 miles total; about 6 hours; country lanes, forest trails; some short steep sections. Total elevation gain of 1,217 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more ...
Driving approx. 45 miles total; about 2.5 hours, with stops. Walking approx. 4.5 miles total; about 2 hours country lanes, forest trails. Total elevation gain of about 341 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for more deta...
Driving approx. 50 miles; about 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 2.5 miles total; about 3 hours; mostly level paths in Usa Shrine area; lengthy, steep, uneven flight of steps to reach the Kumano Magaibutsu. Total elevation gain of approx. 500 feet. Please see the walking ch...
Driving approx. 12 miles; about 1 hour total. Walking approx. 2.5 miles total; country lanes, forest trails; one short, steep, and rocky section. Total elevation gain of approx. 500 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the document for...
Driving approx. 10 miles; about 1/2 hour total. Walking approx. 4 miles total; about 2.5 hours; country lanes, forest trails, occasionally steep for short sections. Total elevation gain of approx. 750 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end ...
Pre-breakfast meditation in Amida Hall of Fuki-ji Temple. Walking approx. 4.5 miles total; about 3 hours; mostly country lanes and uneven forest trails, some sections of stone steps, can be slippery in damp conditions. Total elevation gain of approx. 1,770 feet. Drivi...
Driving about 40 miles; approx. 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 3.5 miles total; about 2 hours; country lanes, forest trails with a few short, steep sections. Total elevation gain of approx. 300 feet. Please see the walking charts and trail data towards the end of the docu...
Driving about 8 miles; approx. 1/2 hour total. Walking approx. 6 miles total; about 5 hours; mountain paths, steep and rocky in places. Total elevation gain of approx. 2,620 feet. Be sure to bring some extra, warm clothing – hats, windproof jacket, gloves, etc. – as i...
Hotel check-out by 10:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructio...
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