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The Kansai region, situated at the centre of Japan&#39;s main island of Honshu, is home to three historic capitals: Kyōto, Nara and the smaller, lesser-known Asuka. All three have rich and varied histories. Our tour includes scenic and culturally significant hiking trails, as well as overnight stays in charming Japanese guesthouses, allowing you to experience the rural lifestyle of the Japanese countryside in Asuka. Learn about this historic area of Japan and discover its cultural heritage on these less familiar walks.

We happily welcome younger walkers on our trips with an accompanying adult. We offer a 20% price reduction for children (6-11), a 30% price reduction for children (2-5) and a 90% price reduction for infants (0-23 months). Please contact us for specific hiking, meal or bedding enquiries.

Please note that while this tour does not include daily luggage transfer, we have crafted the itinerary so that you will have access to your luggage each night.

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Our tour in Nara includes scenic and culturally significant hiking trails, as well as overnight stays in charming Japanese guesthouses.

Nara Ancient Capitals self-guided walking 5 days

Explore ancient Nara through paved and forest trails &ndash; the walks are typically moderate, but strenuous at times, with days of up to 5 hours of hiking.