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Bamboo grove Green tea Ryokan welcome Bean cakes Irori Tono lady Yakushima Hot sand bath Bamboo grove Torii Shirakawa-go Fushimi Inari Nakasendo Dinner time Minshuku owner Ishidatami flagstones Rice field maintenance Maruyama Senmaida terraced rice fields Bamboo forest
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We have a selection of small-group guided tours, seeing Japan at street-level, experiencing the cultural heritage, the traditions and the hospitality of the Japanese. Enjoy the pampered comfort of a traditional ryokan, soak in the waters of a hot spring, and taste the freshest ingredients prepared exquisitely for you by your hosts. Visit Japan with us.

AWARDS

NatGeo Traveler 2013National Geographic Traveler magazine has named our Nakasendo Trail tour as one of their "50 Tours of a Lifetime" for 2013!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside MagazineThe hot sand baths at Yamakawa, featured on our Land of Fire tour, were named as the Best Hotsprings for 2013 in Outside Magazine’s 2013 Active Travel Award.

LATE AVAILABILITY

Accommodation

Shoguns and Samurai 26 May - 08 June

Shoguns and Samurai 21 July - 03 August

Nakasendo Trail 15 - 26 July
Mountain Spirits 19 - 31 July

 

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NEWS

50 Tours of a Lifetime

Our Nakasendo Trail tour has been named as one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime”.

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Yakushima

Yakushima, off the south of Kyushu, is a sub-tropical island with a wonderful natural environment. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, has many endemic species, including the yakushika deer, yakuza monkeys, and the famous yakusugi trees.

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Nakasendo video

Watch our Nakasendo trail video to learn about this amazing walk.

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WALKING IN JAPAN

Walking in JapanA network of old trails cover Japan, steeped in history, which allow the visitor a privileged view. Combine easy to strenuous walking and hiking with stays in luxurious hot spring ryokan and lovely inns, and sightseeing in the country's grandest cities.

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GUIDES

Tour leaders

Expert bi-lingual guides make all the difference. Read more

FOOD

Tour leaders

A highlight of any journey to Japan, regional Japanese cuisine is rich and varied.
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ACCOMMODATION

Responsible Tourism
We choose our accommodation with the utmost care. Here is a brief introdcution to the different types in Japan.
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BEFORE YOU GO

Read our help section to find out the answer to your questions. Read our pre-booking frequently-asked questions, and once booked find out about preparing for your trip to Japan.

There is a country profile for Japan, practical information about travelling there,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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