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Japan is a country made for the adventure seekers. It bridges modernity and ancient traditions like almost no other place on earth. From discovering the villages outside Kyoto on foot, to kayaking Japan's deepest lake, to walking the breathtaking Michinoku Coastal Trail, this adventure invites you to discover Japan's past and present while using each day to explore outdoors. Wrap up your adventure with luscious hot springs and a sip of sake — you'll have earned it.
With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Before booking, use our handy entry requirements tool so you know which documents you need to enter and travel through the countries on your trip.
DAY 1
Once the capital city of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto now finds itself the cultural capital, if not the actual one. In its evolution, what Kyoto lost in title, it has more than made up for in culture, gastronomy, and charm. Your journey through Japan begins in this unforgettable former capital. Welcome to Kyoto, and to Japan, and we invite you to embrace your evolution. Like Kyoto, we only get better with age. Arrive at any time and choose to join your CEO on a brief walk to stretch your legs after a long flight. Join your CEO for dinner at the hotel.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to ask reception for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Kyoto Highlights CEO-led Tour:
Set off on foot around Kyoto with your CEO. Get your bearings with visits to a local shrine before walking back to the hotel in town. The walk is 1 hour and your CEO will discuss the historical and cultural significance of the sights you see along the way.
The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu:
The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu

DAY 1
Once the capital city of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto now finds itself the cultural capital, if not the actual one. In its evolution, what Kyoto lost in title, it has more than made up for in culture, gastronomy, and charm. Your journey through Japan begins in this unforgettable former capital. Welcome to Kyoto, and to Japan, and we invite you to embrace your evolution. Like Kyoto, we only get better with age. Arrive at any time and choose to join your CEO on a brief walk to stretch your legs after a long flight. Join your CEO for dinner at the hotel.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to ask reception for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Kyoto Highlights CEO-led Tour:
Set off on foot around Kyoto with your CEO. Get your bearings with visits to a local shrine before walking back to the hotel in town. The walk is 1 hour and your CEO will discuss the historical and cultural significance of the sights you see along the way.
The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu:
The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu

| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 17 2026 | Mon, Apr 27 2026 | Open (9) | $8,159 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Jul 17 2026 | Mon, Jul 27 2026 | Open (14) | $6,884.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Aug 21 2026 | Mon, Aug 31 2026 | Open (15) | $7,649 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Oct 02 2026 | Mon, Oct 12 2026 | Open (6) | $8,159 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Oct 16 2026 | Mon, Oct 26 2026 | Open (7) | $8,159 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Nov 06 2026 | Mon, Nov 16 2026 | Open (15) | $8,059 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |


















Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Wellness Moment: Onsen Bath
Your OMG Day: Mt Fuji Day Tour or Tokyo Food Tour, Tokyo. Welcome dinner. Village hike in the Kitayama Mountains. Kyoto highlights walking tour. Kayak or Cycle Lake Tazawa. Cherry Bark Hand-on Craft Experience. Hike the Michinoku Coastal Trail. Sake Brewery Tour and Dinner. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs stay. CEO led walk in Kakunodate Samurai Street. Unotori Shrine Hike with Kagura performance. Jodogahama Beach visit. Sappa Boat Tour along the Iwate coastline. Visit Fudai Village with local food tasting. Tokyo Highlights walking tour. Farewell dinner. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Hike in the Kitayama mountains, Kayak Lake Tazawa, Sake Brewery Experience, Onsen Hot Spring stay, Hike the Michinoku Coastal Trail, Jodogahama Beach, Tokyo City Tour.
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 view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
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.
1. Tattoos
Tattoos are not common or widely accepted in Japan. There is no cause for concern, but do your best to cover your tattoos when possible and note that you may not be permitted to enter public spas or onsens (hot springs).
2. Luggage size restriction
All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments.
3. Overnight Luggage Transfer Service:
Please note there will be a luggage transfer service between Kyoto and Lake Tazawa on days 2 and 3, then again between Iwate and Tokyo on days 7 and 8 due to limited space on the bullet train. Please make sure to bring a small overnight/day pack to hold anything you might need during the travel day and overnight while luggage is being transferred.
4. We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see “What to take” under Tour details for more information.
5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.