HIKING & WALKING
JAPAN
CHUBU-SANGAKU NATIONAL PARK
› Forest bathe in the ever-changing landscapes of the Japanese Northern Alps, with hidden waterfalls and mountain villages › Stay in a classic ryokan with open-air hot tubs and tatami- matted floors, unwinding the way locals do › Experience Japanese culture with walks to sacred temples and an introduction to time-honored customs, including a private geiko performance › Sip superb sake at a favorite brewery and taste the delicate flavors of fresh edamame, mochi, soba noodles and sushi › Discover idyllic Kamikōchi National Park, one of the country’s most beloved landscapes Quiet forest paths and hot spring baths. Ancient shrines and bustling markets. Vibrant torii gates and elevated Japanese cuisine. On this trip to Japan, there’s time to slow down and soak it all in. Journey from the Alps to Imperial Kyoto Japan
Kamikochi
Sea of Japan
Takayama
Mount Asama
From Tokyo
Kiyotaki River
Tokyo
Kyoto
WHERE YOU’LL STAY Miyama Ouan • Premiere, 2 nights Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan • Premiere, 2 nights Park Hyatt Kyoto • Premiere, 3 nights
8 Days • Activity Levels 1-2 • Premiere Hotels • May-Jun, Sep-Nov From $10,499 to $12,099 / person double occ. (+$3,350 single occ.) o \ Search JP1W on backroads.com
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