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JAPAN WALKING & HIKING TOUR [WJNI] (8 days)

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BACKROADS

Kyoto, Japan to Toyama, Japan

Valid for Departures Now Through: 07 Nov 2025
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Imperial Kyoto & the Northern Alps

In Japan, the line between ancient and modern is often so blurred that one becomes a traveler through time. Seventh-century shrines and vibrant traditional markets. Mountain ridges covered in thousands of cherry trees. A world of natural beauty combined with ancient culture—grace and tradition unlike anywhere else.

Itinerary

Day 1
Kyoto, Japan

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Meals: Dinner, Snack

Walk through quiet forests, visit ancient shrines and pass by bright orange torii, the traditional gates found at the entrance to sacred Shinto sites | Behold views of Kyoto from a summit above the city

Day 2
Nara, Japan

Hotel: Noborioji Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Sip green tea during a traditional tea ceremony | Discover the Philosopher's Walk, a tranquil tree-lined path |Be welcomed and entertained by a maiko (apprentice geisha) during a traditional Japanese lunch.

Day 3
Nara, Japan

Hotel: Noborioji Hotel
Meals: None

Hike in the peaceful hills above Nara, then visit its vibrant markets | Take a scenic journey to the Japanese Alps aboard a bullet train

Day 4
Takayama, Japan

Hotel: Hidatei Hanaougi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Explore 17th- and 18th-century merchants' houses and shops in Takayama's old quarter |Experience unique hospitality and atmosphere at a superb ryokan | Sip green tea and sample seasonal sweets during a time-honored tea ceremony.

Day 5
Takayama, Japan

Hotel: Hidatei Hanaougi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Peruse Takayama's bustling street market stalls for a unique souvenir | Take in the gorgeous setting of traditional mountain villages

Day 6
Toyama, Japan

Hotel: River Retreat Garaku
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Explore Chūbu-Sangaku National Park's breathtaking alpine landscape, keeping an eye out for antelope, monkeys and bears | You're in for a treat with a private sake tasting | Enjoy a relaxing soak in an open-air hot tub.

Day 7
Toyama, Japan

Hotel: River Retreat Garaku
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

A cable car whisks us into the Northern Alps along the famed Kurobe Alpen Route | Hike amid ever-changing scenery in the beautiful Tateyama Mountains

Day 8
Toyama, Japan

Hotel: None
Meals: None

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims in the shadow of Mount Tateyama, one of Japan's holiest mountains | Marvel at a mesmerizing array of glasswork at Toyama Glass Art Museum.

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