JAPAN TREKKING TOURS
Good japan trekking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Okinawa’s Yanbaru jungle by river, find waterfalls, swim in summer, and enjoy a private, flexible trek with guide Nik.
“Nik was very kind and a great guide. Even though I can’t speak English well, he was very patient and understanding. He also picked me up from Nago station, it was very convenient”
Trek Takayama’s mountain streams, climb beside waterfalls, and enjoy barista coffee, lunch, and expert guidance for $140.
“After spending a couple years in Japan and numerous months traveling, I can confidently say this is one of the best and refined travel experiences I’ve had the opportunity to partake in. Does a great job tying in local knowledge to curate a beautiful afternoon hike. If you come across this and there is space available, it’s a must.”
Hike Mt. Fuji’s forests, shrine, lava cave, and lakes with local guide Yuki, then enjoy Yoshida Udon and matcha in a private half-day tour.
“We love the contact with nature and our tour guide was great, he was patient and even spent more time with us than the time alloted for the tour. He even bring us coffee, chocolate and snacks.”
Trek through snowy Hida-Osaka forest to a frozen waterfall on a private, guided snowshoe adventure from Gero, Japan.
“Our family of 6 from Australia (including kids aged 13,12,10,8) absolutely loved our tour with Reiko and Osamu. Reiko spoke great English and she was extremely friendly and great with the kids but she also had a broad knowledge of JapaRead more”
A morning, a night out, or a fortnight at altitude.
