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Mountain Spirits Tour
Tour Itinerary Details
 Mountain Spirits is a 13-day walking tour visiting Tokyo and northern Japan.
Our journey will take us north from Tokyo into a landscape rich in spirituality and tradition.
Though off the established tourist circuit, the sights of northern Japan can rival anywhere in the country in their beauty and atmospheric grandeur.
 By traveling on Japan’s modern rail system as well as our own vehicle, we will be able to visit both the better-known, magnificent destinations, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toshogu shrine in Nikko, Yamadera, Hiraizumi and Dewa Sanzan, as well as the region’s more out of the way natural hot springs and beautiful national parks. We will take exhilarating walks through beautiful scenery and bathe in one of the famous hot springs along the way.
The tour starts and ends in Tokyo, with time for sightseeing and shopping.
If you have any questions about the Mountain Spirits Tour,
please feel free to Contact Us.
Tour Itinerary Details of the Mountain Spirits Tour.
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Dates 2008
July 13 - July 25, 2008 (Almost Full)
September 7 - September 19, 2008 (Almost Full)
September 21 - October 3, 2008 (Almost Full)
The above dates are subject to change. |
Price
US$3,975 per person.
Tour price includes
all transportation between destinations, accommodation, entrance fees, full-time services of tour leader, all breakfasts and 10 evening meals. |
Duration
13 days. |
Guidance
Full time services of Japanese and English speaking tour leader plus local Japanese guides at certain destinations. |
Highlights
Ultra-modern Tokyo, Nikko, walking in the Oze marshland, temple stay in the sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan, Shirakawa-go, samurai houses in Kakunodate, relax in the milky-white waters of the remote Nyuto hot spring. |
Walking Level
Moderate - 6 days of walking and hiking from 2 to 5 hours per day. |
Mode of Travel
trains ('shinkansen' bullet train and local trains), bus and on foot. |
Group Size
5 to 8 participants. |
Age Restrictions
Participants should be at least 12 years old. Everyone younger than 20 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
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Tokyo - Japan's capital and the largest city in the country. Shopping, bright lights, karaoke and hidden temples... welcome to the city that never sleeps. |
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Nikko - The forests and mountains of Nikko have been sacred to the Japanese for 1200 years and it is here that the in 1617 the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu had himself enshrined at Toshogu. These extravagantly ornate buildings are now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
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Oze Marshland - Located high in the mountains of Nikko National Park, this beautiful area is a haven for wild flowers and plants. |
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Dewa Sanzan and Gas-san -
Dewa Sanzan or literally 'the three
peaks of Dewa' refers to the sacred peaks of Mount Haguro-san, Yodono-san and Gas-san. Gas-san, the highest of these mountains is covered in snow for most of the year. The way to the top is dotted with lovely small ponds and an abundance of alpine flowers. |
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Tono Valley - This rural community set in a broad green valley takes great pride in its folk tales, which feature characters like the kappa, a creature that lives inside or near rivers. The town is also known for its magariya, L-shaped farmhouses. |
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Nyuto Hot Springs - Nyuto Onsen is group of 'hidden hot springs' with milky white spring water, once mainly used for the recreation of samurai. |
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Kakunodate - Kakunodate is a former feudal town with well preserved Samurai residences. It is said that at one time the samurai of Kakunodate became so poor their lord set them to making craft work. Today, the town is still famous for these relics of samurai culture and fine cherry-bark craft work. |
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Tour Accommodation: Accommodation in family-run minshuku, traditional ryokan, shukubo and hotels.
Please note that single rooms are normally only available in hotels – where a single room supplement may apply.
Cuisine: To make sure you get the most
of your Japan experience, Japan Road tours offer a wide
variety of Japanese cuisine to enjoy. You will have the chance
to eat local specialties in small Japanese diners and sample
some of the more 'refined' Japanese cuisine.
All breakfasts and 10 evening meals are included in the tour price. In Tokyo, for reasons of choice and convenience, 2 evening meals are not included but your guide will be available to help with recommendations and ordering.
Tour Guidance: Full time services of a Japanese-speaking British tour leader plus local Japanese guides at certain locations.
Tour Itinerary Details of the Mountain Spirits Tour.
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Mountain Spirits Tour Map
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2008 Scheduled 13 Day Tours:
July 13 - July 25, 2008 (Almost Full)
September 7 - September 19, 2008 (Almost Full)
September 21 - October 3, 2008
(Almost Full)
The above dates are subject to change.
This 13 day tour begins and ends in Japan.
The price is US$ 3,975 per person includes all transportation between destinations, accommodation, entrance fees, full-time services of tour leader, all breakfasts and 10 evening meals. |
If you have any questions about
the tour, please feel free to Contact
Us.
Tour
itinerary is subject to change without notice.
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