Walk along Japan’s old forest trails, past rice paddies and bamboo groves, cycle and paddle the Izu Peninsula coastline, see geishas in the streets of the old Gion district of Kyoto, visit World Heritage shrines and temples, soak in natural hot springs, sample fresh local foods and experience legendary hospitality and the subtlety of Japanese culture.
Join National Geographic’s Nick Saxon and World Expedition on an active adventure holiday in Japan.
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WHY TRAVEL WITH US
– All inclusive approach: eg. most meals, high speed rail transportation, site entry fees & gear hire
– Travel with the first company to offer walking holidays in Japan, back in 1997
– Multi-activity itineraries, hike the Komodo pilgrimage trails, cycle the backroads of Hokkaido and kayak the Izu Peninsula
– Authentic and genuine local encounters with the people of Japan
– Pioneering treks and itineraries – many trips start where others end
– Trips that support the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals
– Expertise in creating flexible, custom adventures
– Stay in places such as traditional ryokans (complete with futons and tatami mats), monasteries, and more atmospheric and unique accommodation
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Behold the magic that is Japan. I’ve just arrived and I’m so excited to be here. I’ve got a lot of exploring to do. Starting right here. Follow me. Japan is one of those places that has something for everyone. It’s peaceful yet crowded, fiercely modern and yet profoundly ancient. This is Kiyomizu temple,
In Kyoto. It’s a ancient Buddhist temple and apart from the stunning ancient architecture, you also get a chance to write on one of these. It’s a little wish-list. So, you write down your wish and with any luck, just hope it comes true. Walking around Kyoto, which was Japan’s capital for more than a
Thousand years, feels like you’re stepping back in history. Around every corner another temple, shrine, palace or historic site is waiting to be found. And no matter whether you’re here just to take a look or pay your respects, the experience is deeply humbling.
Kyoto is also widely known for the geisha district of Guan, which has been around since the Middle Ages. They look amazing! So much detail in their dressing – it’s incredible. The word geisha roughly translates in English to ‘performance artist’. These women spend many years
Learning and refining their craft, but spending a few hours watching them come & go was enchanting enough. – Konnichiwa. Only a hop, skip and jump across country is the Izu Peninsula. Renowned for its stunning shoreline. The best way to take it all in has to be with the paddle in hand.
Konnichiwa, how are you? – Nice to meet you. Since Japan is entirely surrounded by water, I thought I’d take the chance to explore the coastline a bit. My guide Masa here, he’s gonna show me around the Izu Peninsula. Masa, let’s hit the water. Allright, let’s go.
The Japanese have always had a very close relationship with the ocean, whether it be as a source of food, energy or inspiration. And with waters like these, who can blame them. It’s absolutely beautiful isn’t it. The turquoise water, the cliffs just falling off into the ocean.
And all these little fishing villages in between, it’s absolutely beautiful. I could spend all day out here. And as hard as it was to leave the water behind, there was a whole town waiting to be explored. I’ve decided to grab a bike from my good friend Ken, from Cycling Japan.
And we’re taking a pedal-powered route around Izu. Springtime in Japan has a real sense of awakening: the cherry blossoms burst into bloom, blanketing the whole town with color and good vibes. It’s no wonder these flowers hold such a significant place in Japanese culture. Whoo! Here we are! So, today’s
Pedal-of-honour award goes to you Kenny my friend. Thanks for a great day man. Thank you very much. – And after a full day’s workout I’d be crazy if I didn’t hit up one of Izu’s famous natural Hot Springs. And soak away those hard-earned aches and pains. It doesn’t get any better than this.
A hard day, but even harder to forget.
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Guan? It's pronounced differently
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