WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Hike amid the ever-changing landscapes of the Japanese Northern Alps • Explore the alpine scenery of Kamikōchi, a spectacular slice of Chūbu-Sangaku National Park • Take in the gorgeous setting of traditional mountain villages • With a backdrop of dense birch and larch forests and soaring snow-blanketed peaks, this area is among Japan’s most celebrated • Savor delicious Japanese specialties • Walk along beautifully crafted wooden suspension bridges that span rushing streams. » Kamikōchi Hotel Shirakabaso - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Walk on the famed Utsueshijuhatsu Falls trail, featuring 48 cascades • Join a private sake tasting and brewery tour • Experience unique hospitality and atmosphere at a superb ryokan . » Hidatei Hanaougi - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Explore centuries-old merchants’ houses and shops in Takayama’s old quarter • Peruse the city’s bustling street market stalls for souvenirs • Take a scenic journey to Kyoto aboard a bullet train • Follow a wooded path along the crystal-clear Kiyotaki River • Visit Buddhist temples and a beautiful Shinto shrine • Partake in a traditional tea ceremony. » Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel - Premiere DAYS 7–8 Behold views of Kyoto from a summit above the city • Be entertained by a maiko (apprentice geisha) • Walk through forests and pass by orange torii, the iconic gates found at the entrance to sacred Shinto sites. » Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto - Premiere Beautiful mountain villages. Sublime Kamikōchi National Park. Alpine scenery and country teahouses. Natural beauty blends with ancient culture—unlike anywhere else. The Alps to Imperial Kyoto JAPAN g
JAPAN
CHUBU-SANGAKU NATIONAL PARK
Kamikochi
Sea of Japan
Takayama
Mount Asama
From Tokyo
Kiyotaki River
Tokyo
Kyoto
Ukyo-ku
8 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $9,699 to $11,199 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search JPNW on backroads.com
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