Experience a part of japan few tourists see!

On our new 7-day Highlights of the Shinetsu Trail you’ll experience parts of Japan few tourists see.

This walk is an immersive journey through ancient beech forests, rich in biodiversity and history, as it follows the centuries-old boundary between Shinano and Echigo provinces, offering you breathtaking views of the Japanese Alps.

 

 

One highlight is a visit to Nozawa Onsen Distillery. Learn about the art of distillation in this picturesque setting. Enjoy a guided tour where you’ll discover the process of crafting premium spirits using pure mountain water. Cap off your visit with a tasting session. That’s the spirit!

 

 

Another Wow-mazing experience on our new 7-day Highlights of the Shinetsu Trail pack-free guided walk is a calligraphy brush meditation class with a monk.

This a Japan most tourists don’t see! Engage the mindful Buddhist practice in a serene temple setting, fostering concentration and spiritual reflection.

 

Calligraphy meditation offers significant stress relief and mental health benefits. And through the marriage of flow and form you learn to create vital letterforms, alphabets, and word and text images. Breath it, breath out. Now brush…

 

 

Afterwards you’ll enjoy a final celebratory lunch in a local restaurant, where you can taste a variety of Japanese dishes such a soba noodles, tempura, or sushi, showcasing the region’s culinary delights.

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