As one of the least densely populated areas of Japan, Tohoku is known for its beautiful mountainous scenery, virgin beech forests, volcanic peaks and lakes. We’ll enjoy gentle hiking at Goshikinuma, a cluster of five volcanic lakes, each with its unique colour, ranging from reddish-green to cobalt blue; and at Shirakami Sanchi, the largest virgin beech forest in East Asia, and a UNESCO listed area.
In fact, this region is home to three UNESCO-listed sites, the most impressive being the vast array of temples in Nikko, where 103 of the buildings and structures as well as their natural setting has been declared a World Heritage site. On our travels, we’ll stay in a mix of hotels and traditional Ryokans, some with naturally occurring hot spring baths on site.
Join us for a step away from modern life, to wander amongst breathtaking natural beauty and to gain a fantastic insight into Japanese history, culture and traditional customs.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Rustic villages over 300 years old
- Kakunodate, the “samurai town”
- UNESCO listed Chuson-Ji with its gold plated temple
- Hirosaki and Tsuruga Castles
- Nikko with its UNESCO listed temples
- Pristine hiking in mountainous scenery
- The hospitality of traditional ryokan stays
| DEPARTURE DATE |
23 September 2022 | ||||||||
| DURATION | 14 days | ||||||||
| TOUR COST | $8,990 plus airfares | ||||||||
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
$2,850 | ||||||||
| INCLUDED |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Combine with our Japan in Autumn and save $1,000 pp across both tours
- Tour cost excludes international flights
- Tours depart with minimum of 4 clients
- No more than 16 clients on any trip
- Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
- International flights can be arranged by Blue Dot Travel
- To book and reserve your place on a tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required
