WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
JAPAN
› Experience sublime Kamikōchi National Park, one of the country’s most celebrated landscapes › Dive deep into Japanese culture with our local guides as they introduce you to time-honored customs and ceremonies, including a private geiko performance › In the stunning Alps, hike through old-growth woodland to sacred temples, historic mountain villages and delicate waterfalls › Savor the delicate flavors of fresh edamame, mochi, soba noodles and sushi—and sip superb sake › Stay in a classic ryokan with open-air hot tubs and tatami- matted floors Vibrant markets and seventh-century shrines. Alpine hiking and tidy remote tea houses. A world of natural beauty combined with enduring culture—grace and tradition unlike anywhere else. The Alps to Imperial Kyoto Japan g
CHUBU-SANGAKU NATIONAL PARK
Kamikochi
Sea of Japan
Takayama
Mount Asama
From Tokyo
Kiyotaki River
Tokyo
Kyoto
Ukyo-ku
8 Days • Levels 1-3 • Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct $10,199 to $12,099 / person double occ. (+$2,150 single occ.)
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