Short Excursions

if you are looking to get away from the crowds and popular tourist spots, our short excursions are for you. These multi-day tours take you to some of our favorite off the beaten path destinations in japan and include truly unique experiences designed for you to meaningfully connect with japan’s people, nature, and culture . from staying at a zen buddhist temple, to trying your hand at forging iron, to swimming with sea turtles, our Short excursions are guaranteed to add adventure and variety to your trip. we specifically select destinations with easy access from major cities so these tours can slot into any japan itinerary.

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Explore the untouched lands at the end of the world. Encounter roaming bears, dive into volcanic lakes and hike across giant blocks of drift ice.

Volcanic Nature Tour • Northern Wildlife Tour • Winter Wonderland Tour

DISCOVER HOKKAIDO

Spiritual Heartland

Journey into Japan’s spiritual heartland. Abandon your mind and body to the forces of the mountain as you join the Zen pilgrims of the Shugendō sect to traverse the trails linking numerous forest temples and shrines.

Yamabushi Tour • Zen Spiritual Tour • Mountain Harvest Tour

• Full Yamabushi Programs

DISCOVER YAMAGATA

Kanazawa and Beyond

Wander through the winding streets of Kanazawa’s picturesque historical districts and visit the studios of the talented artisans behind the city’s rich craft traditions.

Master Artisan Tour • Craft Experience Tour • Samurai History Tour

DISCOVER ISHIKAWA

Realm of Myths

Discover a land of myths and legends. Immerse yourself in lush nature, observe vivid ritualistic ‘kagura’ dances, and discover ancient Japanese folk history and culture.

Kagura Performance Tour • Traditional Culture Tour • Artisan Craft Tour

DISCOVER SHIMANE

Fairytale Landscapes

Roam the fairytale landscapes of Japan's south. Hike to the top of active volcanoes, encounter wild deer and monkeys in lush forests, or relax in one of the area’s many natural hot springs.

Volcano Discovery Tour • Fairytale Island Tour • Tropical Island Tour

DISCOVER KAGOSHIMA

Tropical Paradise

Relax on the white sand beaches of Okinawa’s Yaeyama islands and swim in their sparkling turquoise waters surrounded by colorful marine life. Trek through dense rainforests to hidden waterfalls and remote caves.

Island Paradise Tour • Jungle Adventure Tour

DISCOVER OKINAWA

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The Land's End

Explore the untouched lands at the end of the world. Encounter roaming bears, dive into volcanic lakes and hike across giant blocks of drift ice.

Volcanic Nature Tour

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Northern Wildlife Tour

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Winter Wonderland Tour

DISCOVER HOKKAIDO

Spiritual Heartland

Yamabushi Tour

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Zen Spiritual Tour

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Mountain Harvest Tour

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Full Yamabushi Programs

DISCOVER YAMAGATA

Kanazawa and Beyond

Wander through the winding streets of Kanazawa’s picturesque historical districts and visit the studios of the talented artisans behind the city’s rich craft traditions.

Master Artisan Tour

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Craft Experience Tour

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Samurai History Tour

DISCOVER ISHIKAWA

Realm of Myths

Discover a land of myths and legends. Immerse yourself in lush nature, observe vivid ritualistic ‘kagura’ dances, and discover ancient Japanese folk history and culture.

Kagura Performance Tour

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Traditional Culture Tour

•

Artisan Craft Tour

DISCOVER SHIMANE

Fairytale Landscapes

Roam the fairytale landscapes of Japan's south. Hike to the top of active volcanoes, encounter wild deer and monkeys in lush forests, or relax in one of the area’s many natural hot springs.

Volcano Discovery Tour

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Fairytale Island Tour

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Tropical Island Tour

DISCOVER KAGOSHIMA