Japan
Join us for a unique Japanese adventure, visit a side of Japan that few foreigners get to experience, a truly authentic tour through old Japan.
Japan is seen as a modern metropolis of futuristic skyscrapers, cutting edge technology and high speed trains but travel with us as we take you back to the countries rich traditional cultures, through some of the most scenic villages and experience their aged heritage off the beaten track.
This tour is for avid photographers, walkers and foodies alike, experience one of the most beautiful cultures in incredibly scenic surroundings accompanied by the most exquisite food.
This 10 day/night tour includes the beautiful Nakasendo trail, hiking from Magome to Takayama, the world famous Takayama October Festival and the Unesco site of Shirakawago.
Paul Hilton will give expert advice on photography and how to take the perfect picture.
Japan
Photography, culture, trekking
Day 1 - Pick up in Nagoya, travel to Magome, start of the Nakasendo trail, night in Magome.
Day 2 - Hike from Magome to Tsumago & Nagiso, spend the night in Nagiso
Day 3 - Hike from Nagiso to Nojiri. Spend the night in Nojiri
Day 4 - Hiking in the Kiso-fukushima region, spend the night in Yabuhara.
Day 5 - Hike from Yabuhara to Narai & Hirasawa.
Day 6 - Hiking in the Kamikochi wetlands.
Day 7 - Hiking in the Oku-Hida area, transfer by train to Takayama
Day 8 - Day trip to Shirakawago, evening Takayama festival
Day 9 - Takayama festival
Day 10 - Return to Nagoya, evening in Nagoya.
Day 11 - Depart