Japan Walking Tours & Holidays

Explore these spectacular regions of Japan where many tourists never venture. Choose from 9 guided walks such as the Kunisaki Spiritual Trail with its incredible landscapes and ancient temples, Mt Fuji and the Izu Peninsula, the Nakahechi Kumano Kodo pilgrimage walk on the Kii Peninsula featuring dramatic temples and shrines and spectacular forest and mountain scenery, the ancient Samurai Way known as the Nakasendo Way from Tokyo to Kyoto, The Shinetsu Trail and the Basho Tohoku walk – the Narrow Road to the North. Or combine the Nakahechi Kumano Kodo and Nakasendo Way in one tour.

Why our Japan tours are different
Our tours are unique because we design them so that walking is only part of the adventure. We’ve handpicked unforgettable experiences that transform each journey from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Along the way, you’ll enjoy rare and authentic cultural encounters, from meeting a geisha and walking with a monk through an ancient forest to spending time with a bonsai master.

We are the only guided walking company in Japan to include private vehicle transfers, giving you the freedom to choose shorter walking options without the pressure of navigating train schedules. Every hotel has been personally selected to provide exceptional comfort, with premium accommodation, comfortable Western beds and ensuite bathrooms wherever possible. It’s little wonder our Japan guided walking holidays are consistently rated 9.9 out of 10 by our guests, reflecting our unwavering commitment to exceptional guides, boutique accommodation, authentic cultural experiences and meticulous attention to every detail.

Explore our incredible range of guided walking holidays in Japan below.