While heading to Japan, don't just stick to the one city. With so many beautiful sights, go on one or more of these recommended tours to really see Japan.

Cherry blossums in bloom at Mt Fuji

Mt Fuji and Hakone

Mt Fuji is Japans highest mountain & on a clear day its distinct volcanic cone can often be seen on approach into Osaka or Tokyo international airports. Mt. Fuji is very significant culturally to Japan with many traditions & beliefs rooted in this majestic mountain. By Shinkansen bullet train this region can be reached in approximately one hours time allowing you to sight see for the remainder of the day before returning to Tokyo or changing to a different tour.

Nagoya and Gifu

One of Japans emerging regions is Nagoya & Gifu where modern society is complemented by rich tradition. The Nagoya Castle, Sumo Wrestling & Gifu Cormorant Fishing experiences are among the many reasons to visit this region. Within the Gifu district you can also visit Seki - home of Samurai sword making in Japan.

Hiroshima

Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima

Osaka is a modernized industrial city whose pulse can be felt from the moment one steps foot on its busy streets. While Osaka is limited on traditional & cultural experiences, it is the staging area for many nearby experiences in Kyoto. Culturally & scenically, Kyoto is one of Japans richest areas & is not to be missed by any traveller making the journey to Japan. Outdoor Travel Japan offers a variety of tours that combine Japans beliefs, mysticism, culture & tradition.

Private City Tours

A number of Outdoor Travel Japans city tours are available privately to you, your colleagues, friends or family & do not restrict you travelling in with a group. Transport is by sedan or private mini bus with an English speaking driver. Guides are not included in these tours.

Airport Tours

Long wait between flights?

Don't waste a single moment while in Japan. Bus tours of areas surrounding various airports are available for those who wish to make the most of their time. Tours are usually three hours in duration & explore: sake breweries, shopping factories, open-air onsens (hot springs -complete with bathing time), city tours & castle tours.

Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto

Sample City Tour: (Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Gifu) 4 days

Arrive
Arrive in Tokyo from Sapporo after skiing & stay the night in a Tokyo hotel & partake in a Kubuki dinner & theatre night or a Tokyo night lights tour.

Day 1
Morning Garden/Shrine/Temple tour followed by an afternoon Sumo Wrestling Match. Stay the night in Tokyo.

Day 2
Transfer by bullet train a tram ride & cruise around Mt Fuji & Hakone. Stay the night in Hakone

Day 3
Transfer to Kyoto & in the afternoon take 1 day tour of Hiroshima & beautiful Miyajima before catching early evening flight to your home country.