Upcoming guided walking tours in Japan
Explore our upcoming small group guided walking tours in Japan, including departures along the Kumano Kodo and through the Nakasendo and Kiso Valley.
Browse confirmed dates, compare tour details and view each itinerary below. If places are limited, please contact us to confirm current availability before booking.
Kumano Kodo and Koyasan departures
Beginning in Koyasan, this small group tour continues into the sacred Kumano region, where we walk approximately 70 km along the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo. The journey combines forest trails and pilgrimage sites with traditional accommodation, regional food and meaningful cultural experiences.
Discover our guided Kumano Kodo and Koyasan tour.
KUMANO KODO AND KOYASAN
2026 AUTUMN TOUR
A place is available for a woman happy to share on some nights, with a private room on others. Please contact us for details.
Saturday 31 October
- 8 nights
- Starts in Osaka
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From A$5,500
per person - Twin/triple share
KUMANO KODO AND KOYASAN
2027 SPRING TOUR
Please contact us before booking to confirm current availability.
Wednesday 7 April
- 9 nights
- Starts in Osaka
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From A$5,700
per person - Twin/triple share
Nakasendo and Kiso Valley departures
Follow the historic Nakasendo through the Kiso Valley, walking between preserved Edo-period post towns and exploring the rural landscapes of central Japan. The journey also takes us through the Kaida Plateau and includes a visit to one of Japan’s few remaining original castles.
Discover our guided Nakasendo and Kiso Valley tour.
NAKASENDO AND KISO VALLEY
2026 MID-AUTUMN TOUR
Only a few rooms are available for single or twin-share occupancy. Please contact us before booking to confirm current availability.
Wednesday 14 October
- 8 nights
- Starts in Nagoya
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From A$5,500
per person - Twin/triple share
NAKASENDO AND KISO VALLEY
2026 LATE AUTUMN TOUR
Only one room remains available for single or twin-share occupancy. Please contact us before booking to confirm current availability.
Friday 23 October
- 8 nights
- Starts in Nagoya
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From A$5,500
per person - Twin/triple share
NAKASENDO AND KISO VALLEY
2027 SPRING TOUR
Please contact us before booking to confirm current availability.
Sunday 28 March
- 9 nights
- Starts in Ena
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From A$5,700
per person - Twin/triple share
Future tours and expressions of interest
Our tours are often partly filled through expressions of interest before new departure dates are published. If your preferred tour or season is not currently listed, register your interest and we will contact you when suitable dates become available.