An active journey across Japan combining scenic hikes, coastal cycling and sea kayaking with time in historic cities and soothing hot springs.
  • Hike the Nakasendo Way between Magome and Tsumago.
  • Cycle the Shimanami Kaido across islands of the Setouchi Inland Sea.
  • Kayak the waters off Ikuchijima in the Setouchi Inland Sea.
  • Walk through thousands of torii at Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kyoto.
  • Cycle Kyoto’s Kamogawa River to Daitokuji and Kinkaku-ji.
  • Hike the Kumano Kodo to Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls.
  • Witness Ama divers at Mikimoto Pearl Island Museum, Toba.
  • Stroll neon-lit streets of Osaka’s Dotombori district.
Stay in a mix of hotels, ryokans and guesthouses on a twin-share basis. Japanese-style stays may feature futons on tatami floors and shared bathing facilities with set hours. Alternative similar-standard properties may be used, early check-in isn’t guaranteed, and pre/post-night rooms may change.