As an island nation, Japan’s fortunes are forever linked to its relationship with water. Nowhere are those ties stronger than along the shores of the Inland Sea, a geographic time capsule of ancient treasures and spellbinding views. Itsukushima Shrine’s famed floating torii (gate) welcomes us as we walk the terraced rice paddies, unspoiled citrus groves, majestic gorges and traditional fishing communities once patrolled by samurai. And in vibrant modern Hiroshima, we learn what it really means to be at peace. Tokyo is just the tip of Japan’s cultural iceberg. Our walking journey takes you deep into the heart of this amazing land to a place where tradition doesn’t just survive, it thrives.

Here's a sample of what you can expect on your custom-designed Bespoke Japan Walking adventure. Intrigued? Contact a Bespoke Trip Designer for further details.

Day 1 Take the shinkansen (bullet train) and a ferry to Miyajima, home of the famous floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Day 2 Picnic atop Mount Misen, known for its fantastic views of the Inland Sea
Day 3 Be profoundly moved at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum and meet with an atomic-bomb survivor
Day 4 Walk the citrus orchards, bamboo groves and small villages of Onomichi and visit the dazzling Kosanji temple
Day 5 Marvel at the harmonious mixture of modern and traditional art and architecture in Naoshima
Day 6 Walk an historic pilgrimage route, then retire in luxury after dinner at our art museum/hotel
Day 7 Explore the museums and ultra-modern architecture of Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital
Day 8 Breakfast and sayonara in Kyoto