Active Japan

This Active Japan Holiday is a great way to see the best of Japan whilst enjoying a good deal of hiking and getting out into rural Japan.

Begin in Tokyo with two full days to discover this captivating city.

From Tokyo head to Hakone by Romance Car train, armed with a Hakone Free Pass to explore this scenic area of Japan in the shadow of Mount Fuji.

Travel by cable-car, walk some trails, soak in a Hot Spring and discover something of Japan outside the main cities. Keen walkers will love the ancient trail from Lake Ashi back to Hakone.

From Hakone head to the Japanese Alps and the charming town of Takayama - a pleasant place to explore on foot and great for sampling alpine cuisine. Enjoy some walking and being up in the high Alps.

Next, head to the coastal town of Kanazawa, often called 'Little Kyoto'.

After Kanazawa, you can walk the Kiso Valley on the famous Nakasendo Trail - one of the most scenic walking trails in Japan.

After the walk you'll head straight to Kyoto by train. Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan and home to many of Japan's most iconic sights. Enjoy plenty of time to explore independently.

From Kyoto you'll head to the Kii Peninsula for one of the highlights of the trip - a 4-day self-guided hike along the famous Kumano Kodo. Walk the classic Nakahechi route, weaving through forested mountains and small villages towards Hongu Grand Shrine, staying in traditional Japanese minshuku on the way.

After your trek, head to Osaka by rail for 2 nights - a great place to finish your Japan journey.

Please bear in mind that all of our holidays are tailor made and can be adjusted to suit your interests, time, hotel & airline choice and can be tailored to fit your budget. Excursions can easily be added if you wish.

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All of our Japan Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

We have many other options so if you have a particular hotel in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.