On Trails through Ancient Japan
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Guide Language
German
Group Size
4 - 12
Description
Itinerary
Arrival in Osaka and transfer to Kyoto
Fly from Germany to Osaka, then transfer to Kyoto. Visit the Imperial Palace, stroll through the historic Gion district and Yasaka Shrine.
Kyoto cultural and nature highlights
Explore Nanzen‑ji Temple, Sanmon Gate, Konchi‑in side temple and its Zen garden, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi‑Inari Shrine. Continue with Ryoan‑ji Zen garden, Kinkaku‑ji Golden Pavilion, and a hike in the Mount Kurama forest visiting Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine.
Kumano pilgrimage from Katsuura to Shingu
Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove and Tenryū‑ji Temple, then hike to Nachi Waterfall, climb the Daimonzaka stone steps to Kumano Nachi Taisha, visit Kamikura Jinja and the Yunomine hot‑spring village. Continue on the Kumano Kodo route to Shingu, visiting Kumano Hongu Taisha, taking a boat trip on the Kumano River and seeing Hayatama Taisha.
Historic Nakasendō trail in the Kiso Valley
Travel to Kiso‑Fukushima, explore the town, Kozen‑ji Temple and its rock garden, and enjoy a traditional onsen. Hike the historic Nakasendō trade route, stopping in the preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago.
Matsumoto Castle and Hakuba mountain experience
Visit Matsumoto’s Black Crow Castle and a local folklore museum. In Hakuba, hike the Shionomichi salt‑trade route, meet a Japanese family for a traditional lunch, and explore a historic family house.
Hakone volcanic landscape and Mount Fuji views
Ride a cable car to Happo‑Sanso for mountain vistas, then hike to Mount Kintoki summit for views of Mount Fuji and the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Owakudani Valley via cable car, explore volcanic hot‑spring areas, and enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ashi with Fuji in the background.
Tokyo city tour and farewell
Tour Tokyo’s highlights: Hamarikyu Garden, Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo International Forum, Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station, and the Shibuya Scramble crossing. Conclude with a farewell dinner before departing for Germany.
Arrival in Osaka and transfer to Kyoto
Fly from Germany to Osaka, then transfer to Kyoto. Visit the Imperial Palace, stroll through the historic Gion district and Yasaka Shrine.
Kyoto cultural and nature highlights
Explore Nanzen‑ji Temple, Sanmon Gate, Konchi‑in side temple and its Zen garden, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi‑Inari Shrine. Continue with Ryoan‑ji Zen garden, Kinkaku‑ji Golden Pavilion, and a hike in the Mount Kurama forest visiting Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine.
Kumano pilgrimage from Katsuura to Shingu
Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove and Tenryū‑ji Temple, then hike to Nachi Waterfall, climb the Daimonzaka stone steps to Kumano Nachi Taisha, visit Kamikura Jinja and the Yunomine hot‑spring village. Continue on the Kumano Kodo route to Shingu, visiting Kumano Hongu Taisha, taking a boat trip on the Kumano River and seeing Hayatama Taisha.
Historic Nakasendō trail in the Kiso Valley
Travel to Kiso‑Fukushima, explore the town, Kozen‑ji Temple and its rock garden, and enjoy a traditional onsen. Hike the historic Nakasendō trade route, stopping in the preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago.
Matsumoto Castle and Hakuba mountain experience
Visit Matsumoto’s Black Crow Castle and a local folklore museum. In Hakuba, hike the Shionomichi salt‑trade route, meet a Japanese family for a traditional lunch, and explore a historic family house.
Hakone volcanic landscape and Mount Fuji views
Ride a cable car to Happo‑Sanso for mountain vistas, then hike to Mount Kintoki summit for views of Mount Fuji and the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Owakudani Valley via cable car, explore volcanic hot‑spring areas, and enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Ashi with Fuji in the background.
Tokyo city tour and farewell
Tour Tokyo’s highlights: Hamarikyu Garden, Tsukiji fish market, Tokyo International Forum, Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station, and the Shibuya Scramble crossing. Conclude with a farewell dinner before departing for Germany.
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- task_alt Transport
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