Top Japan Hiking Tours - page 4

Get onto the snow with this snowshoe hike which starts around one hour from central Sapporo. You’ll visit an untouched trail through the forest, where you’re guaranteed to see some wildlife. Beginners are welcome, and your guide will give you instructions. AFter lunch in Jozankei, you can try the traditional Japanese hot springs.

Experience Kamakura’s nature and history with a local host on this all-day excursion. After a complimentary train trip from Tokyo, enjoy a custom-crafted itinerary in this one-time capital of medieval Japan. Explore beautiful Shinto shrines in the forest, marvel at brilliant cherry blossoms, and admire the “Great Buddha,” a massive, nearly 800-year-old bronze sculpture of Amida Buddha.

Explore the steel and glass jungle of Tokyo in a new light during this photography workshop. Improve your composition techniques with the help of a local photographer who joins you on an adventure in two Tokyo neighborhoods: Shimbashi and Ginza. Capture skyscraper-strewn landscapes and dramatic views of the city’s architecture. This small-group photography experience, perfect for novices and experts alike, is limited to six participants.

We have a multitude of different routes with different levels of fitness and distance depending on your preferences. We are happy to discuss the details to suit your needs and experience. There are many routes to choose from Including- Jozankei Tengu-dake. Distance: Approximately 9.2 kilometers. Highest Point: The summit of Jozankei Tengu-dake at 1145 meters. Difficulty- 7/10. Sapporo-dake: Views from the summit, enjoy vistas across Sapporo City, Mount Yotei, Muine-yama, and Jozankei-tengu. Diff-5/10. Soranuma-dake is a great option for a day hike, offering beautiful, forested trails and serene lake views. Diff-3/10. Tiene-dake:Location: Tiene-dake is west of Sapporo City with sweeping views of The Sea of Japan. Diff-5/10. Muine-yama-dake: A steady hike via a hut and small lakes. Diff-5/10. Contact us for more routes and details. Lunch will be provided. After the hike, we will travel to a local onsen to relax and enjoy. Return to meeting point by private van.

Akihabara is known as Tokyo’s “Electric Town” and it’s home to an abundance of anime shops, maid cafes, and electronics stores. Rather than spending hours reading up on its history and highlights, a private guide gives you the lowdown and takes you on an exciting series of stops so that you can get a shortcut to its most interesting places.

See Tokyo like a local with this trip around town, complete with a local host. You'll get to visit many of the city's top attractions and off-the-beaten-track gems, with stops to eat and drink at local cafes (own expense). Combine walking with public transport when needed. Your guide will also be on hand to give you advice and recommendations as you plan for the rest of your trip.

Leave Nara’s crowds behind as you explore the city’s natural beauty on a small-group bike tour. Visit hidden gems like a lost temple in the forest and photograph stunning views of the city from the top of Wakakusayama Mountain. You'll get a great overview of the area’s nature and local Japanese history while you work up a sweat. This tour is available in English and French.

This walking tour of Shinjuku’s buzzing areas of Golden Gai and Kabukicho is the perfect way to discover great bars, restaurants, and food stalls, without having to do any research. Discover new haunts, and feast on local specialties, such as ramen and “yakitori” (skewers). Learn about local history from your guide, and best of all, enjoy the perk of having tastings included.

Hike a section of the ancient forest-clad Tokaido Highway that links Tokyo with former capitals Kyoto and Osaka. Experience Amazake Chaya, one of the few remaining of hundreds of teahouses that lined the old Tokaido, Cedar Avenue with towering 400 year-old Japanese cedar patrolling both sides of the trail, and stunning views of Mt Fuji (weather permitting) from Yamanaka Castle Ruins, and more. Hakone Hachiri has been declared a Japan Heritage Area. Allow our guide to immerse you in the history, culture, and natural heritage of this ancient route.

From Nagoya take the train and then the bus to Magome, one of the post towns along the Nakasendo, the old merchant route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period. From there hike the 7.8-kilometer-long trail to the next post town Tsumago, an even older and more beautiful mountain village. The hike leads along old paths through forests and stunning nature all year round. At Tsumago you will try the local Hoba Miso for lunch as well as some delicious soft-serve ice cream for dessert. Finish your tour with a visit to the town's museum or an optional wood workshop (additional cost).

Trekmate Hokkaido offers many fantastic options for a full-day snowshoeing adventure. One unique route we offer is the exploration of the Hoheikyo dam area below Sapporo Dake. This journey leads you through serene forests blanketed in snow, with various routes catering to different skill levels. The tours include experienced guides who lead you through breathtaking landscapes, ensuring safety and sharing insights into the local environment. Some routes take you to hidden spots with stunning vistas of Mount Yotei or along ridges offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. These treks provide a chance to savor a hearty lunch in the midst of nature before continuing the journey. Keep an eye out for wildlife and unique natural features along the way; this kind of experience often makes for unforgettable memories!

This tour from Kyoto to Mt. Kurama and Kifune Shrine offers a perfect blend of nature, spirituality, and cultural exploration. The hike provides stunning views and serene surroundings, while the shrines offer deep spiritual significance and cultural insights, making it a memorable and enriching experience. This tour is led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter. This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests!

Mt. Mitake is a popular hiking destination near Tokyo, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage—yet it still holds many hidden charms. The Rock Garden trail, which winds through a gorge on the way to Mt. Mitake, is one of our favorite routes from early summer to autumn. It features beautiful deciduous forests and gentle waterfalls. At the summit stands Mitake Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine perched 929 meters above sea level in Tokyo’s Okutama region. It enshrines a revered wolf deity and has been a center of mountain worship and spiritual pilgrimage in the Greater Tokyo area for centuries. The nearby shrine town offers traditional shukubō (pilgrimage lodgings), where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. Reservations are required, so please let us know in advance if you wish. We recommend wearing sporty or comfortable outdoor clothing. If you have any dietary restrictions or other concerns, kindly inform us beforehand—we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

This guided hiking tour explores the preserved sections of the Old Tokaido Road, once used by travelers, samurai, and feudal lords during the Edo period. The tour includes a stop at Hatajuku, a village famous for Yosegi Zaiku, Hakone's traditional marquetry craft. On the way, you'll enjoy a rest at the historic Amasake Chaya teahouse that has been in business for about 400 years. The historical museum next to the teahouse is also worth seeing. At Moto-Hakone, you see magnificent view of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji if weather permits. The tour ends with a visit to the serene Hakone Shrine, surrounded by nature and featuring the iconic Torii gate in the lake. The hiking route is in the Japan Heritage site as various cultural assets remain along the Old Tokaido Road. As part of the hiking route has steep uphill sections, we will use the bus for those parts. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to walk japan's ancient trails and feel history while walking.

Forget the rush of standard sightseeing tours and explore the Mt. Fuji area at your own pace. Led by a guide with deep local knowledge, this private tour takes you kayaking on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kawaguchiko; to the thatched-roof artisan village of Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, and into the magical Aokigahara Forest.

Shinanoji Nature Trail is a hiking course about 10km in length, which is almost a descent from the peak teahouse. Walk about 7,5 km to the hot spots in Oze, which has many attractions. A downhill trek is relaxed while being healed by the colorful miscellaneous trees and larch forest. You can also see the two famous Karuizawa waterfalls (Shiraito Falls and Dragon Falls) along the way. This course is recommended for people who are not always confident in their physical fitness, and young and old alike, since the entire trip is almost a descent. From Oze Onsen, it is also possible to return to the peak chaya parking lot by bus or directly to Karuizawa Station.

Discover Yoshinoyama, one of Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spots located in the southern part of Nara Prefecture. Covered with 30,000 blooming cherry trees in spring, this mountain offers an elegant landscape cherished since ancient times. Explore the sacred connection between nature and culture as you walk along historic paths once loved by emperors and poets. ・Walk an 8 km mountain path through scenic Yoshino, filled with 30,000 cherry trees in full bloom ・Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of Yoshino from a knowledgeable local guide ・Explore the sacred sites and ancient trails cherished since the Asuka and Nara periods 【Please note that the cherry blossoms only bloom between March and April.】

Enjoy an otherworldly nature experience on this private tour that is customized to your preferences. Follow your guide deep into the snow-covered forest, experiencing the Japanese art of *shinrin-yoku,* or "forest bathing." Before you know it, a tower of blue ice stands before you. Soak in the scene, feel Japan's ethereal side, and find yourself one with Mother Nature.

Travelers looking for a tour with a difference will enjoy learning about the daily life of a local lumberjack in Aso Minamioguni. Your local guide will take you into the forest, where he’ll teach you about the ecosystem, show you how to fell a tree safely, and guide you in building a simple log construction. Follow this with a tasty traditional lunch on a farm.

For those for whom mere sightseeing is not enough... This is the ultimate cultural experience, where you can bathe in waterfalls, purify your mind, and encounter the “real” Japan! Surrounded by the sacred nature of Japan, this experience is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will sharpen your spirit in the silence of . The prayers of local monks, the challenge of performing waterfall rituals in authentic street clothes, and the feeling of refreshment afterwards will be the unforgettable highlights of your trip. For those who seek the “extraordinary” and the “real Japan,” this is a trip that will touch you from the bottom of your heart.

Led by local host who is a 5th generation Matcha tea farmer, our guests can be a part of legacy passed down for generations. You will have a chance to visit local Matcha Farmers, invited to traditional Japanese style home to enjoy delicately crafted Matcha Lunch Set, participate in Matcha tasting and tea tasting. You will not only learn all about Matcha but also smell, taste, and even take home some of those premium Matcha from farm previously owned by the Imperial Family.

A guided tour that uses snowshoe to trek the vast field of Asama. Courses for beginners, intermediates, and advanced students can be selected depending on the level, so anyone of all ages can participate. While looking for traces of wild animals and observing wild birds, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mt. Asama and the superb view.

It is a trekking tour with an exclusive guide to the summit of the small Asama mountain of the Asama mountain foot. Koasayama is a parasitic volcano on the eastern foot of Mt. Asama at an altitude of 1,655 m. A guide will guide you through the formation and vegetation of Mt. Asama and aim at the summit. As it is about two and a half hours by round trip, if you are new to mountain climbing, you can feel free to participate regardless of age or sex. From the top of the mountain covered by the volcano, the spectacular Mt. Asama and the wonderful prospects await.

Get more out of your time in Kyoto with this walking tour to uncover a selection of famous and hidden spiritual landmarks. Rather than putting in hours of research time, enjoy the convenience of having an itinerary planned out for you. Along the way, stop at Fushimi Inari Shrine—a prime Kyoto photo opportunity—as well as a secret zen garden most visitors miss.