A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses. It ...

Lake bridge in fog with tree reflection in water, Ino-cho, Kochi Prefecture. . If you’re ready to explore Japan in a novel and enriching way, check out these two new tours offered by Walk Japan. If ...

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Nakasendo Way has linked Kyoto and Tokyo for centuries—and now the forgotten route is being revived. A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the country's striking ...

Usu shrine in Kunisaki, Japan. Walk Japan has added seven new tours in Japan this year that include guided and self-guided options for travelers. Photo Credit: Walk Japan Walk Japan has added seven ...

Japan has always been a hot spot, come winter, spring or summer. Tours to the country, though aplenty, mostly cover the popular tourist spots. But the best way to learn about Japan, its food, people ...

Benten-ike Pond is a picturesque lily pond located on the Nakasendo Trail, specifically past the post-town of Hosokute. A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the ...

A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the country's striking scenery. Walk Japan's Nakasendo Way tour follows a historic path through small villages, stopping at ...