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G Adventures Arrow Asia Arrow Active: Japan Hike, Bike & Kayak (AJHB)
Active: Japan Hike, Bike & Kayak (AJHB)
Countries Visited: Japan
Trip Style: Acrtive - Hiking, biking and kayaking adventures across the world
Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinationss No sweat. (Well, maybe a little.) You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.
Service Level: Standard
  • Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences
  • Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character
  • Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience
  • All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
    Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
    Group Size: Information Not Available
    Meals Included: 12 breakfasts, 3 dinners
    Accommodations: Not Availaible

    Highlights
    Hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, cycle between islands in rural Japan, Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Explore Wakayama castle, Kayak to the famous floating torii gate at Miyajima

    Description
    Get off the beaten track in Japan and experience parts of the country other big-city tours tend to skip. This tour of the Land of the Rising Sun includes something for every active passenger. Take in major cultural touchstones like Osaka and Hiroshima, along with lesser known areas. Hike along the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route to visit spectacular temples, cycle across islands as you follow the Shimanami Kaido, and kayak around the famed floating torii gate in the Bay of Miyajima. Every view is that much sweeter when youve worked for it.
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    Tour OperatorG Adventures
    Duration
    13 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1OsakaDay 1 Osaka
    We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation in Osaka to see more of this interesting city. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Day 2ChikatsuyuDay 2 Osaka/Chikatsuyu (1B, 1D)
    Take the train from Osaka to Chikatsuyu to begin the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage hike. Included Activities: Chikatsuyu Hike Transport: Local train (1.00 hour(s), 80km)
    Day 3KatsuuraDay 3 Chikatsuyu/Katsuura (1B, 1D)
    Enjoy a day hike along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, reach the Hongu Taisha Shrine with the largest torii gate in Japan. Afterwards, board a bus for coastal Katsuura. Included Activities: Kumano Hongu Taisha Hike Transport: Local bus (0.75-0.50 hours) Local bus (1.00 hour(s))
    Day 4WakayamaDay 4 Katsuura/Wakayama (1B)
    Hike to Japans largest waterfall and the Kumano Nachi Taisha, an ancient site along this pilgrimage trail, before heading to Wakayama for the night. Included Activities: Kumano Nachi Taisha Hike Transport: Local train (1.00 hour(s))
    Day 5KyotoDay 5 Wakayama/Kyoto (1B)
    Visit the impressive site of Wakayama Castle before transferring by train to Kyoto. Included Activities: Wakayama Castle Visit Transport: Local train (1.50 hour(s)) Bullet train (60km)
    Day 6KyotoDay 6 Kyoto (1B)
    Stroll along the Philosophers Walk and explore the historic side of Kyoto, visiting the famous sites of the Golden and Silver pavillions. Included Activities: Philosophers Walk Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Visit Silver Pavilion Visit
    Day 7OnomichiDay 7 Kyoto/Onomichi (1B)
    Explore more of Kyoto with free time before taking the train to Onomichi. Transport: Local train (2.00 hour(s), 300km)
    Day 8Ikuchi JimaDay 8 Onomichi/Ikuchi Jima (1B, 1D)
    Enjoy a day of cycling across bridges and islands to the south of Honshu, exploring small villages along the way. Spend the night in a ryokan inn on Ikuchi Jima and savour a traditional kaiseki meal. Included Activities: Shimanami Kaido Cycle: Onomichi to Ikuchi Jima
    Day 9MatsuyamaDay 9 Ikuchi Jima/Matsuyama (1B)
    Cycle along the Shimanami Kaido towards Imabari City. Continue on to Matsuyama to rest for the night. Included Activities: Shimanami Kaido Cycle: Ikuchi Jima to Imabari City Transport: Local bus (1.25 hour(s), 40km)
    Day 10HiroshimaDay 10 Matsuyama/Hiroshima (1B)
    The large Peace Park in the centre of the city is an extremely moving place dotted with memorials of those killed by the atomic bomb and others who subsequently died. The burning flame in the park will only be extinguished when all nuclear weapons in the world have been destroyed. Take a tram ride through the city to reach Peace Park. Included Activities: Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial Transport: Ferry (2.50 hour(s))
    Day 11HiroshimaDay 11 Hiroshima (1B)
    Travel to the island of Miyajima from Hiroshima. Hop into a kayak and paddle out to the iconic torii gate which floats in the bay. Included Activities: Miyajima Island Visit Sea Kayaking
    Day 12TokyoDay 12 Hiroshima/Tokyo (1B)
    Transfer to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo by train and explore with some free time in the afternoon. Transport: Bullet train (4.00 hour(s))
    Day 13TokyoDay 13 Tokyo (1B)
    Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city. Included Activities: Departure Day
    Disclaimer

    Local Flights: There are no internal flights on this trip itinerary.

    Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

    VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

    Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

    Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
      
     
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