Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo & the Michinoku Coastal Trail

























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Small Group
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Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo & the Michinoku Coastal Trail
11 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Japan is a country made for the adventure seekers. It bridges modernity and ancient traditions like almost no other place on earth.
Japan is a country made for the adventure seekers. It bridges modernity and ancient traditions like almost no other place on earth. From discovering the villages outside Kyoto on foot, to kayaking Japan's deepest lake, to walking the breathtaking Michinoku Coastal Trail, this adventure invites you to discover Japan's past and present while using each day to explore outdoors. Wrap up your adventure with luscious hot springs and a sip of sake — you'll have earned it.
Highlights
- Hike in the Kitayama mountains
- Kayak Lake Tazawa
- Sake Brewery Experience
- Onsen Hot Spring stay
- Hike the Michinoku Coastal Trail
- Jodogahama Beach
- Tokyo City Tour.
Trip Details
11 days
Bullet train, private vehicle, fishing boat, local train, subway, local bus taxi, walking.
Small Group
English
Kyoto, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Moderate
Luxury
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Kyoto: A Cultural Capital
Arrive at any time and choose to join your CEO on a brief walk to stretch your legs after a long flight. Join your CEO for dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Kyoto: Kitayama Villages Hike
Hike from Kurama village to Kibune-two villages that mark the start and endpoint of the hike. As you wind your way through the canopied forest, visit the Kifune shrine and Kurama-dera temple. Return to Kyoto for a CEO led walking tour and visit to Geisha district, Gion.
Day 3: Lake Tazawa: Japan's Deepest Lake
Bullet train brings you from Kyoto northbound to the Akita prefecture. Both exceedingly deep (Japan's deepest) and with a unique blue color, Lake Tazawa can be explored by kayak or by cycle today upon arrival. Choose your adventure this afternoon. Fountain of youth not guaranteed.
Day 4: Lake Tazawa: An Ode to Rice and Sake
Begin the morning with a local business run by the same family for generations. Their craft uses the bark of the cherry blossom to produce charming works of art. Build your own alongside the experts. Wander a samurai village at your own pace, making your own discoveries along the way. This early evening at the sake brewery begins with song and ends with a full stomach.
Day 5: Nyuto Onsen: Hot Springs in the Mountains
Before you can hop into the rejuvenating spring water, explore Nyuto village by e-bike on a guided tour. Far from the rush of places like Kyoto and Tokyo, your experience in Nyuto invites you to explore rural Japanese life in a place not often visited by travellers coming to Japan.
Day 6: Iwate: Fudai and a Story of Resilience
After your experience discovering the village of Fudai, hike up to the Unotori shrine. Witness a unique cultural performance that is closely connected to the traditional Japanese "nature worship". These performances are so rare that often many Japanese visitors are seeing it for the first time themselves. Conclude day with a five course meal at a French inspired restaurant with locally sourced and produced ingredients.
Day 7: Iwate: Michinoku Coastal Trail Trek
The trail stretches over 1000-kilometers from Hachinohe to Soma City in Fukushima. Spend the day trekking one of the most picturesque portions of the trail-traversing just over 9kms. Rest your legs after a long day by boarding a small fishing boat. Cruise along the shoreline learning from the local fisherman as you take in the dramatic scenery.
Day 8: Tokyo: Jodogahama Beach
After a leisurely morning at the beach, relax on a bullet train to Tokyo throughout the afternoon.
Day 9: Tokyo: A Modern Story
After a busy morning walking the streets of Asakusa, the afternoon can be as busy or relaxing as you make it. Your CEO will lead a tour through some of Tokyo's most iconic areas, to Meiji Jingu Shrine, through Harajuku and the Shibuya Scramble.
Day 10: Tokyo: Your OMG Day
Your day will be epic no matter which way you spend it on your OMG Day. Fill in your fellow travellers on what the day held over a delicious farewell dinner in downtown Tokyo.
Day 11: Tokyo
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 11 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Japan is a country made for the adventure seekers. It bridges modernity and ancient traditions like almost no other place on earth.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
07/05/2024
An amazing adventure and life long learning experience! This is the first time I’ve used a tour group and I was extremely impressed with the level of education and knowledge on this tour!
07/02/2024
beautiful country, great experience.
Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/05/2024
An amazing adventure and life long learning experience! This is the first time I’ve used a tour group and I was extremely impressed with the level of education and knowledge on this tour!
07/02/2024
beautiful country, great experience.
06/30/2024
We were thrilled to balance the walking with the culinary experiences on this trip. We sampled everything from street food to fine dining, with each meal being a culinary adventure.
06/28/2024
G Adventures needs to set up a consist and reliable App format that works for communicating and sharing pictures with guests for all tours with all guides.
06/25/2024
Better than advertised. Food especially was excellent and undersold.
06/16/2024
A unique tour with a focus on cultural experiences and gourmet local cuisine that introduces places that are usually only accessible to those with local knowledge.

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