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13 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Itinerary

Say sayōnara to the list-ticking tourists and head southwest for an active adventure showcasing the lesser-visited islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. Starting in Osaka, we cycle the famed Shimanami Kaido; hike up the active volcano, Mount Aso; explore by public transport, including the iconic bullet train; and enjoy deep cultural immersion – who wouldn’t want to master ‘hell steam’ cuisine? If you want to discover Japan’s adventurous side, 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.

Meals
Dinner

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 city of Fukuoka

day 13Adventure ends in Fukuoka

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