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    Discover Japan's main island, Honshu, on a private journey incorporating Kyoto, Koyasan and the Kii Mountains, and the ancient city of Nara. Our luxury journeys to Japan combine exclusive nature-based experiences with luxury wilderness lodge accommodation and all transfers for a seamless journey.

    Image credit: Byaku Narai, featured in our signature Japan Nakasendo journey.

    Outstanding service in all regards. Responsive. Attentive to all details end-to-end. Everything 'just works' so seamlessly and well.
    Private Journey, August 2024

    Kii Mountains, Koyasan and Nara Walks and Journeys

    9 Day Private Walk

    9 Day Kumano Kodo & Kii Mountains Pilgrim Trails

    Discover the pilgrim trails of Japan's Kii Peninsula and Kumano Kodo on this exclusive private journey from Kyoto to Osaka

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    13 Day Private Walk

    13 Day Best of the Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo Trail

    The ultimate Japan walking journey, this private tour combines the highlights of the pilgrim trails of Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo, travelling from Kyoto to Tokyo in luxury comfort

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    Fufu Nara, Japan
    Fufu Nara is a luxury boutique hotel in the historic city of Nara, Japan, surrounded by ancient temples and the friendly deer of Nara Park
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    Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima, Kii-Katsuura Bay
    Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima is a seaside Ryokan perched on a private island surrounded by stunning coastal scenery in Kii-Katsuura Bay
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    Eko-in Temple Lodge, Koyasan
    Eko-in Temple Lodge offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Buddhist temple life in Koyasan, Japan's spiritual centre
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    Villa Amanosato, near Koyasan
    Villa Amanosato, near Koyasan in Japan's Kii Mountains, offers a secluded ryokan stay with natural Onsen baths and Kaiseki dining
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    Feature Experiences in Kii Mountains, Koyasan and Nara

    Nachi Falls Walk, Kumano Kodo Trail
    Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu Taisha, Kumano Kodo Private Guided Walk
    Todaiji Temple and the deer of Nara Park
    Private tour of Koyasan and Okunoin Cemetery
    Mount Yoshino private guided hike and temple visit
    Koyasan pilgrim trail walk with a private guide
    Onsen Experiences in Japan