Japan · HIKING & TREKKING
The 11 hiking days below are the ones that survive a close look at the price, the timing and what you actually get to see. Start at the top and work down.
Review of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour, with forest trails, bamboo, quiet torii gates, guide tips, fitness advice, and value.
“Naru what's the perfect tour guide! It was the perfect balance of information and enjoyment. He explained the history behind Japanese traditions, as well as providing insight to all of our questions.”
Escape Kyoto’s crowds on a 3-hour Fushimi Inari forest hike with bamboo groves, quiet torii trails, shrine lore, photos, and a local guide.
“Nice hiking through the forest near the temple with less crowded place. Our guide Yuto was very nice, we had a very enjoyable visit.”
Hike Mt. Futaba, visit quiet shrines, enjoy forest bathing, and share an open-air tea ceremony with views over Hiroshima.
“Our guide Nana was knowledgeable and kind. She led us on a hike up a mountain path of shrines, ending at a Buddhist relic. Along the way, she guided us through Shinto practices and explained their meanings. She even helped translate ouRead more”
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Hike Japan’s historic Nakasendo Trail from Tsumago to Magome with an English-speaking guide, rural scenery, transport, and local culture.
“Had an excellent trip with Emily and Nakanishi-san. It was a really fun trip and Emily was helpful and knowledgeable about the path and its history.”
Hike Mount Kurama and Kibune from Kyoto with hotel transfers, shrine visits, Reiki legends, forest trails, and a private English-speaking guide.
“Yoji was fantastic! He was Informative, knowledgeable, gave me a good history of Japan and the religious movements. Everything was interesting and relevant to the amazing mountain we climbed. Nothing was a problem and every wish I had he made it happen. Excellent English and a great conversationalist, Yoji used every minute of our time to speak to me. Walking pace was good and he made sure it was to my speed, at 66 I was not as fit as Yoji but he kept up :) This tour was the best day I had in Japan, of course the sunshine and cool mountain air helped and he even found me…”
Hike Futaba Mountain, visit Hiroshima shrines, enjoy forest bathing, and share an open-air matcha ceremony above the city.
“Michi is a great guide, an enjoyable person and the experience is one in a life time”
Hike sacred Mt. Takao from Tokyo, visit Yakuo-in Temple, soak in an onsen, and enjoy a private guide-led mountain escape.
“Good service Assistance was efficient one cancellation of tour not expected , but replaced by very efficient guide his name is Bek, he was wonderful”
Hike sacred Mount Kurama, visit Kibune Shrine, ride Kyoto’s mountain train, and unwind at an optional forest hot spring.
“Great hike up Mt Kurama. Philppe was an excellent guide who knows the way around the trail. He is attentive to our needs and even took the trouble to "track" down a monkey! Highly recommended.”
Hike ancient Hakone Hachiri from Odawara to Mishima, with cedar avenues, Mt Fuji views, tea culture, castle ruins, and expert guide Tony.
“The hike was beautiful, with waterfalls and huge trees! Exactly the workout we wanted away from the crowds of tourist! Tony was funny and very experienced! I highly recommend him!!”
Hike Hakone Hachiri from Hakone to Mishima with a certified guide, historic paths, Lake Ashi, Mt Fuji views, buses, and local stops.
“Aki was knowledgeable, kind, and a wonderful host. He also took many photos of us as a family. The best!!”
Review the Magome to Tsumago Nakasendo hike, with guide quality, village stops, costs, transport, difficulty, and booking advice.
“Matt was outstanding and even offered to extend hike vs taking a bus from Tsumago to Nagiso.. we loved the stops and enjoyed the trail! Bento lunch and historic tea house very enjoyable.”
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