Hidden Gems
Find Japan's unique, lesser-known treasures.
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Summer IKADA Rafting & Sacred Trails of Japan
Golden Route and Sacred Mountains, Ancient Trails: Departures from May to September
IKADA rafting on Kitayama River, Kawadoko riverside dining in Kyoto, and temple stay at Koyasan. 10-day tour featuring Kumano Kodo sacred trails.
Sacred Trails & Coastal Traditions
Ancient Shrines, Ama Traditions, Ocean Views
Explore Ise Jingu, Kumano shrines, Ama traditions, and Japan's iconic cities.
Family-Friendly Japan Holiday: Ninja Adventure
Family-Friendly Hotels: Ninja Training, Sacred Shrines & City Adventures
A 9-day Japan family tour with ninja training in Iga, Ise Grand Shrine, and Tokyo sightseeing. 4-bed hotel rooms and free time in Kyoto.
Sacred Trails & Hot Springs of the Kii Peninsula
Ancient Paths, Timeless Healing: Departures from April to November
Trek Kumano Kodo trails, stay at a Koyasan temple, and relax in Ryujin beauty hot spring. 11-day tour with Dorokyo cruise & cave onsen in Nachi-Katsuura.
Nature & Trails: Historic Paths & Sacred Kii
Ancient Paths, Mountain Temples, River Hot Springs: Departures from April to November
Walk Nakasendo's historic post towns, trek Kumano Kodo trails, and cruise Dorokyo Gorge. 12-day tour with Koyasan temple stay & riverside onsen at Kawayu.
Walking Japan’s Coastal & Sacred Trails
Ancient Paths, Ocean Views & Hot Spring Retreats: Departures from April to November
Trek Kumano Kodo, walk the Nakasendo Trail, visit Ise Grand Shrine. 13-day tour with ama diver dining, Dorokyo cruise & Koyasan.
Koyasan, Kumano & Shirahama- Wakayama Journey
Deep into Wakayama: Pilgrimage, Onsen & Ocean: Departures from April to November
From sacred Koyasan to seaside Shirahama: walk the Kumano Kodo, soak in legendary onsen, and explore Wakayama on this 11-day adventure.
Hidden Kyushu: Nature, Onsen & Culture Adventure
Kyushu: Southern Japan
9-day onsen journey through Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Kyushu Pottery Towns & All of Nagasaki
Kyushu: Southern Japan
9-day culinary adventure: Fukuoka, Ureshino, Huis Ten Bosch. Local cuisine, food markets, with premium hotels and trains included.
Premium Kyushu: Serenity, Onsen & Coastal Heritage
Kyushu: Southern Japan
13-day onsen journey through Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Unzen. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Setouchi Sea Paths & Historic Port Towns
Setouchi Island Hopping
Go beyond the typical Japan itinerary. This 11-day Setouchi tour features hidden port towns, scenic ferry rides,Hiroshima's peace memorials, and DogoOnsen.
Sacred Izumo & Setouchi Sea Paths
Setouchi Island Hopping
Stay in Tokyo, Himeji, Tottori, Matsue, Tamatsukuri Onsen, Kurashiki, Osaka
Discover Hokkaido: Nature & Scenic Views
Explore Hokkaido's Untamed Beauty in Comfort
Stay in Sapporo, Sounkyo, Akan
Scenic Southern Hokkaido Escape: Hot Springs & History
Explore Hokkaido's Untamed Beauty in Comfort
Stay in Sapporo, Toyako Onsen, Hakodate
Spiritual Peak Experience- Yoshino & Koyasan
Travel with Kintetsu Railway: Spring to Autumn Departures
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Legend of Iga Ninjas & Spirits of Ise
Travel with Kintetsu Railway: Year-Round Departures
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Hidden Cherry Blossom & Ancient Temple of Nara
Travel with Kintetsu Railway: April 8-17, 2027 Departures
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The Pearl of Pacific Resort- Ise-Shima
Travel with Kintetsu Railway: Year-Round Departures
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