The Back Roads of Japan is a great tour which gives you a taste of the big cities of Tokyo and Kyoto while also getting you out into the very pretty countryside . You do need a fairly good standard of fitness as the hikes have a degree of difficulty. This is a great excuse for you to get fit before travelling overseas.
Wonderful from beginning to end The entire trip was wonderful from beginning to end. Our tour guide, Shinjiro, was excellent—patiently introducing us to Japan's history and culture, which greatly enriched our experience. The itinerary gave us ample time to explore and enjoy each destination, surpassing my expectations. Overall, it was a perfect trip, and I look forward to working with this company again in the future.
Wonderful trip. Perfect balance of walking in the country and visiting the cities. We loved staying in the Japanese ryokans, where the food was amazing. We slept well on the futons, loved wearing the kimonos around the ryokans and enjoyed relaxing in some of the onsens. Our guide, Tatsuya, was great - informative, considerate and always helpful. We enjoyed venturing out independently during some of our free time. The Japanese culture and vibes are so different - we are still processing everything we have seen and experienced. Good group of fellow travellers.