Highlights
Mix deep culture and active adventures to experience Japan like never before
Use the excellent public transport to move around, including the iconic bullet train
Explore the lesser-visited islands of Kyushu and Shikoku and historic Nagasaki
Ride the glorious Shimanami Kaido, among the world’s great cycle routes
Summit two peaks on Mount Aso, Japan’s most active volcano
Master ‘hell steam’ cuisine – Beppu’s centuries-old cooking style
Master ‘hell steam’ cuisine – Beppu’s centuries-old cooking style
Itinerary
Say sayōnara to the list-ticking tourists and head southwest, where the extraordinary natural beauty of Japan is on full display. Starting in Osaka, and joined by an expert tour leader, we explore the lesser-visited islands of Kyushu and Shikoku by public transport, including the iconic bullet train. Expect deep cultural immersion – who wouldn’t want to master ‘hell steam’ cuisine? – and active adventures, including a cycle on the famed Shimanami Kaido and a hike up the active volcano, Mount Aso. If you want to see a different side to Japan, this is the trip for you.
Cherry blossom season: Experience the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season in Japan, when the sakura trees bloom with delicate pink blossoms. See the Dates & Prices tab for our special departures.
day 1Adventure starts in Osaka
Begin your adventure in Osaka, an electric port city on Honshu, the largest of Japan’s four main islands.
Around 6pm, say konnichiwa to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Japanese welcome by arranging dinner.
Want more time in Osaka? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.
day 2Bullet train to Onomichi via the centuries-old Himeji Castle
day 3Cycle the Shimanami Kaido to Ikuchi Island
day 4To Matsuyama • Visit Matsuyama Castle
day 5Experience the Edo-era town of Uchiko
day 6To the lesser-visited Kyushu island
day 7Hike up Mount Yufu
day 8Master ‘hell steam’ cuisine • To the active volcano, Mount Aso
day 9Hike Aso-Kuju National Park
day 10To Nagasaki via the porcelain town of Arita
day 11Explore historic Nagasaki
day 12To the foodie city of Fukuoka
day 13Adventure ends in Fukuoka
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