HIKING IN JAPAN
The main attraction of Adventure Travel in Japan is Hiking across the country.
Moreover, hiking along “kodo” (ancient roads), which are 400-year-old remnants from the Edo period, is particularly popular among foreign travelers. These trails offer the opportunity to enjoy Japan's unique natural scenery and historical architecture.
While hiking on these popular ancient paths, visitors can also experience the culture and cuisine of various regions of Japan.
This is a classic Adventure Travel course.
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The Japanese Ancient Road Hiking
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The Shikoku Pilgrimage
The Shikoku Pilgrimage, or Henro in Japanese, is a pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with Kūkai. With a history spanning over 1,200 years, it remains a significant spiritual path.
Today, many pilgrims choose to travel part of the route by motor transport while walking select portions of the trail.
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Michinoku Shiokaze Trail
”Michinoku Shiokaze Trail” was chosen as one of the ”14 of the best places to visit in Japan” by The Times!
Explore some of Japan's newest 1,000 km of hiking trails in the Tohoku region, where you can enjoy not only the scenic beauty but also unique culinary experiences and interactions with local fishermen.
・The Tokaido (Hakone-Hachiri) and Nakasendo routes attract many foreign travelers.
・Kumano Kodo is also famous as a pilgrimage sister road to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.