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Stunning scenery
Japan’s stunning landscapes offer breathtaking seasonal views.
From treks across Hokkaido’s fresh powdery snowscapes with
the Hokkaido Snow Tour, to the summer Hokkaido Hike journey
from Lake Akan through central Hokkaido to the Daisetsuzan
National Park and onto Lake Shikotsu-ko, the vast regions of
Japan present us with wonderful experiences against some
iconic backdrops. Travellers on the Hokkaido Hike trek across
Japan’s wilderness, passing through remote verdant forests to
mountain peaks to witness the panoramic views stretching for
miles around. Travellers in search of less remote regions can
join the Izu Geo Trail, which showcases the scenic Izu Peninsula
and features views of the spectacular Mt. Fuji.
Oceanside Escapades
From the finest and freshest sushi on the planet to immersive
waterborne experiences, Walk Japan offers a number of unique
oceanside experiences. The Yaeyama: Okinawa Voyage tour is
perfect for those who enjoy being in and on the water; where
the primary mode of transportation is swimming, snorkelling,
kayaking and paddle boarding. For the freshest seafood, a
visit to Japan’s coastal city of Izu with Walk Japan’s Izu Geo
Trail showcases the local fishermen’s daily catch including
spider crabs, lobster, red squid, red snapper and the splendid
alfonsino, a delicious if curiously named fish. Walk Japan’s
expertise and personal connections with the locals built over
the years offers guests the most authentic experiences while
wandering Japan’s seaside villages.
Active Volcanoes
One tenth of the world’s volcanoes are found in Japan and
many of which are active. The Winter Nakasendo Way tour
leads walkers to spectacular views of Mt Ontake-san, both a
sacred peak and an active volcano. The Hokkaido Hike involves
an ascent of two active volcanoes, Mt. Asahi-dake and (2,291m)
and Mt. Tokachi-dake (2,077m), while the East Hokkaido Walk
takes us to one of Japan’s most beautiful crater lakes, Mashuko.
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