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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.

Misty view of Seiganto-ji pagoda on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route

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

Saturday 31 October

KUMANO KODO AND KOYASAN
2027 SPRING TOUR

Wednesday 7 April

Stone-paved street in Magome-juku overlooking the mountains of Japan’s Kiso Valley

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

Wednesday 14 October

NAKASENDO AND KISO VALLEY
2026 LATE AUTUMN TOUR

Friday 23 October

NAKASENDO AND KISO VALLEY
2027 SPRING TOUR

Sunday 28 March

Layered mountain ranges fading into the distance in Japan

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.