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For those who are looking to dive into the history of Japan while seeing the sights, this tour offers just that! With an English-speaking guide at your side, you will learn more about Japan and its history and culture, all while traveling off the beaten path. You will have the opportunities to stay at ryokan, where you can soak in the natural hot springs, and taste locally produced sake. The spring season in Japan is the most comfortable time to travel, as it is not too hot nor too cold. D... View More
For those who are looking to dive into the history of
Japan while seeing the sights, this tour offers just that!
With an English-speaking guide at your side, you will
learn more about Japan and its history and culture, all
while traveling off the beaten path. You will have the
opportunities to stay at ryokan, where you can soak in
the natural hot springs, and taste locally produced
sake. The spring season in Japan is the most
comfortable time to travel, as it is not too hot nor too
cold. Different flowers, such as Cherry Blossoms,
tulips, or roses, can be viewed as you trail along the
wonderous nature of Japan. Join All Japan Tours, as
we take you through the mountainous regions of
Japan. Enjoy the stunning scenery and beautiful views
throughout your journey.
The tour begins in Japan’s former capital, Kyoto. Let
this ancient city fascinate you with its aesthetically
pleasing atmosphere of Edo Japan with its traditional
narrow streets. Appreciate Kurashiki’s historical area
and experience a tatami-mat workshop as well as
traditional “shamisen” local folk music. We will travel
by train along the Japan Sea Coast to Yunotsu, one of
the oldest spring towns in Japan as well as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Iwami
Ginzan Silver Mine. Enjoy soaking and refreshing
yourself in the mineral water before heading off
towards Tsuwano, a delightful town known as the
“Little Kyoto of San’in” with its beautifully scenic
streets lined with Edo Period buildings and Koi carp
ponds. The journey continues onto the former castle
town of Hagi, known for its pottery, and then onto
Hiroshima. After visiting the beautiful city of Hiroshima,
the journey will take us to the famous Miyajima Island
just nearby as well as a secret paradise on the Seto
Inland Sea, Sensui-jima Island. Lastly, we will arrive in
the lively city of Osaka, where the neon lights and
bustling crowds will welcome you back to the modern
side of Japan.
Activity Level: Moderate
On our moderate walking tours, you will be on your
feet for much of the day to experience the sights listed
in the itinerary.
Who is a Moderate tour designed for?
- We recommend moderate tours for anyone who is
able to climb stairs and is happy to walk about 1
mile/1.6 km per day.
- If you do not exercise regularly, please practice
walking for two to three hours a day about three to six
months prior to the tour in order to get the most out of
your trip.
Accommodations
This itinerary contains overnight stays at Hotels,
Ryokans, and Minshukus. Ryokans and Minshukus are
more traditional accommodations, with a more casual
hospitality than you will find at a hotel. At both a Ryokan
and a Minshuku, you will stay in a simply furnished room
and sleep on a futon, which is laid on a tatami mat.
Some Ryokans may have private bathrooms
attached to your room, but others only have public
bathrooms used by all the guests. Minshukus usually
offer only a public bathroom – meaning either a smaller
bathroom used one guest at a time, or larger bathrooms
separated by gender (male & female), and designed to
be used by multiple guests at once.
