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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 20 Day Active Japan: Hokkaido Highlights & Okinawa Island Hopping. It’s not every day you can say you’ve travelled a country from top to bottom — but on this 20-day active adventure, you’ll explore Japan from its northernmost tip to its sunny southern islands. Kick things off in Kyoto and Tokyo, with city walks and scenic day hikes before heading way off the beaten path. Explore Hokkaido’s rugged national parks, then hop over to Okinawa’s tropical paradise for biking, hiking, and kayaking. Refuel with mouthwatering dishes unique to each region...read more and unwind in traditional Japanese onsens. Who says you can’t have it all?
Itinerary
Welcome to Japan! Arrive at anytime. Then meet your group and CEO this evening for a welcome meeting. Stay: Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata
Today you have the chance to see the biggest city in Japan on a tour with your CEO. See highlights of this amazing city like Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Asakusa neighbourhood, Nakamise shopping street and the historic Meiji Shrine. In the afternoon, spend your time in Tokyo how you'd like. Opt to visit cool neighborhoods like Akihabara or Harajuku. Or find some green space in the famous Ueno Park. Stay: Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata (B)
There's no time to waste as you join your fellow travelers in the morning and head towards the airport to board your flight to Memanbetsu airport in Hokkaido. Upon arrival, head to your hotel outside Shiretoko National Park and enjoy dinner together with your CEO and travel mates. Stay: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (B/D)
After a filling breakfast, depart the hotel en route to the Five Lakes area of Shiretoko National Park. This area is famous for its namesake five lakes that were formed years ago by the eruption of Mount Lo. The area now offers picturesque views of the mountains and the wilderness all around. In the afternoon, take a short walk to the Furepe Waterfall, a waterfall cascading into the Okhotsk Sea. Stay: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (B/D)
Another morning hike in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiretoko Peninsula awaits. Embark on a guided three to four hour hike through the Primeval Forest area of the park. Be sure to bring binoculars if you are a keen animal enthusiast, as there is ample opportunity to spot various species from the Steller's sea eagle to Japanese deer. The scenery is equally as dramatic as you witness the cliff edges hang over the turquoise water of the sea. The afternoon is at leisure, and you can choose to relax at your hotel bathing facilities, or walk into the village area some 20 minutes away. Stay: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (B/D)
Depart the Shiretoko area this morning and head slightly inland towards Lake Akan. En route stop to visit active volcano Mt Lo, which sits inside the Kussharo caldera. Watch the sulfurous smoke and steam rise from the craggy landmass. From there continue on to the shore of Lake Kussharo, where you can take a moment to get your hands dirty digging into the sandy shore and actually hitting hot spring water. Dig your own personal Onsen! Yet another sign of the volcanic activity still present underground in this area. Make a final stop at the observatory deck to take in views of Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu before continuing on your overnight stay at a Ryokan. After a dinner with your fellow travelers, enjoy a cultural performance in tribute to the history of the local Ainu people of the region. Akan Yukar Lost Kamuy is a presentation of Ainu ancient ceremonial dance, contemporary dance and digital art. Stay: New Akan Hotel (B/D)
Enjoy a leisurely start to the morning to spend the morning hours enjoying the Ryokan hot springs a second time. Or choose to join your CEO for a walk around Lake Akan. Then make your way towards Asahikawa. Don't fill up too much during the day, because dinner this evening is the famous Asahikawa ramen. This ramen is famed throughout Japan as one of the best in the country. Stay: Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa (B/L/D)
It's important to note that in Spring and Fall, its common to still have snow on the ground at Asahidake, so itinerary adjustments may be made. Cold weather clothing should be packed during this season. Stay: Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa (B)
Sapporo, the capitol of Hokkaido, is home to some of the island's most interesting spots. With a day at leisure, choose to join your CEO on a half day cycling tour of Otaru, a nearby town full of historical gems to explore. Or, choose to walk on foot to explore the Hokkaido Jingu shrine, a shinto shrine honoring 4 deities. Stay: The B Sapporo (B)
Spend today getting well acquainted with the city of Sapporo, home of the world famous beer. Begin your day with a visit to the Nijo Market. Walk through the stalls full of fresh seafood, most caught right of the coast of Hokkaido. You'll see crabs, fish and things you may have never seen before like fresh urchin and fish eggs. Afterwards, head to the home of the first Japanese made beer, Sapporo Beer Museum, and sample beer that can only be found at this location. Stay: The B Sapporo (B)
Bid Sapporo and Hokkaido farewell and head southbound to Kyoto on a domestic flight. Upon arrival, the afternoon is at leisure and you can choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a dinner out in Kyoto. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya (B)
Start your Kyoto based explorations with one of the iconic hikes outside the Kyoto downtown area. 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 Yuki shrine and Kurama-dera temple. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya (B)
Spend the afternoon at leisure in Kyoto. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya (B)
Let the island hopping begin. Board a domestic flight bound for Naha airport, in Okinawa. Naha is the main gateway for travelers in and out of Okinawa. Upon arrival, hop onto a private transport and make your way north towards Yanbaru National Park. This area is not popular on the tourist route due to its more remote location, and indeed feels a bit like a hidden gem. Stay: Ada Garden Hotel (B/D)
Embark on a guided walk through part of Yambaru Forest, spotting native flora and fauna on the Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek. After a picnic lunch, head towards to the seaside and join your local guide on a guided sea kayaking excursion to Yasuda island. After a busy day, enjoy a dinner out together. Stay: Ada Garden Hotel (B/L/D)
Another day, another island. Today, head even further south to Ishigaki island. Still part of Okinawa, Ishigaki technically sits closer to Taiwan than to mainland Japan. Join your CEO and fellow travelers for a delicious dinner sampling the famous Ishigaki beef. Stay: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki (B/D)
In the Hirakubo Peninsula in northern Ishigaki, hop aboard a Sabani, the traditional Okinawan sailboat, and cruise along the shores of the peninsula. Hop into the water to snorkel if you choose, or just admire the stunning untouched environment. These boats are hand carved in the traditional way from hollowed logs, and only hold 6 persons per boat. Enjoy this rare opportunity to enjoy a piece of Okinawan cultural heritage. During the paddle, we'll jump out of the boat for a chance to snorkel out above the coral reef. Stay: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki (B)
Just off the coast of the Ishigaki Port area is Taketomi Island, part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. Surrounded by coral reef, the island is actually constructed of coral walls and structures, creating a unique architectural look within Japan. The central Ryukyu village is the most well known feature of the island, full of red tiled roof buildings and tropical flowers. There are plenty of ways to explore Taketomi, but in true G Adventures style we opt for a bicycle to be able to zip around and see as much as possible. Stay: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki (B)
The island hopping continues as you head west again towards Iriomote island. Spend the day kayaking in a mangrove area, spotting birds and local flora you can only find in this area. After an epic day exploring the island, choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner back in Ishigaki. Stay: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Free time in Tokyo and a CEO led tour of the highlights.
- Cliffside and forest hikes through Shiretoko National Park. Hike.
- Bike and kayak through the islands of Okinawa.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Akan-ko
- Your Foodie Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, Asahikawa
- Asakusa Sensō-ji Temple
- Nakamise shopping street
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Free time in Tokyo
- Shiretoko Five Lake trek
- Furepe waterfall hike
- Primeval Forest hiking
- Sulphur mountain visit
- Lake Kussharo hot spring beach
- Lake Mashu Observation Deck
- Akan Ryokan stay
- Asahikawa Ramen dinner
- Asahidake Ropeway
- Sugatami Pong hike
- Free time in Sapporo
- Nijo Market visit
- Sapporo Beer Museum visit and beer tasting
- Kurama to Kibune trek & shrine visits
- Fushimi Inari Taisha hike
- Okinawa Rail Observation & Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek
- Yasuda Sea Kayaking excursion
- Traditional Sabani Boat tour
- Taketomi island cycling excursion
- Mangrove kayak and hike on Iriomote Island
- Internal flights
- All transportation to/from included activities
- Hotel (18nts), Ryokan stay (1nt)
- Twinshare hotel
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
- 19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
- Plane, local train, walking, private vehicle, gondola, public bus, bicycle, local metro
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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