Japan Sacred Northern Lakes & Mountains Hiking
Japan Sacred Northern Lakes & Mountains Hiking
In Japan, mountains are objects of worship where powerful spirits reside. This itinerary explores Northern Honshu's revered mountain destinations, dripping with legend and tradition, bookended with tours of modern Tokyo and historic Nikko. From Nikko National Park's UNESCO-listed temples to the volcanic Hakkoda Mountains and Dewa Sanzan - home to sacred mountains and Shugendo's holiest shrines - experience the connection with nature that infuses Japanese life and culture. Hike along sparkling lakes and mountain streams, and rejuvenate in a charming onsen. Explore northern Japan's beautiful, sacred spaces on this specially crafted MT Sobek adventure!
Minimum Age: 13
In Japan, mountains are objects of worship where powerful spirits reside. This itinerary explores Northern Honshu's revered mountain destinations, dripping with legend and tradition, bookended with tours of modern Tokyo and historic Nikko. From Nikko National Park's UNESCO-listed temples to the volcanic Hakkoda Mountains and Dewa Sanzan - home to sacred mountains and Shugendo's holiest shrines - experience the connection with nature that infuses Japanese life and culture. Hike along sparkling lakes and mountain streams, and rejuvenate in a charming onsen. Explore northern Japan's beautiful, sacred spaces on this specially crafted MT Sobek adventure!
- Escape to northern Japan and hike it's unspoiled lakes, high-altitude wetlands, and lush gorges
- Discover Japan's "mountain faith" - Shugendo, with deeply rooted spiritual traditions, in sacred Dewa Sanzan
- See Nikko's UNESCO-listed sites, unwind in natural hot springs, and overnight in traditional ryokans
Minimum Age: 13
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Educational and Learning
About MT Sobek
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly pac ...
To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly pac ...
Jul 18, 2023 through
Jul 30, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
7:00 PM
12 Nights
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$10,295.00
(USD)
Per Person
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7587606
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Aug 15, 2023 through
Aug 27, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
7:00 PM
12 Nights
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$10,295.00
(USD)
Per Person
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7587607
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Sep 03, 2023 through
Sep 15, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
7:00 PM
12 Nights
from
$10,295.00
(USD)
Per Person
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7889245
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Tokyo | ||
| 2 | Go Back in Time in Tokyo | ||
| 3 | Journey to Historic Nikko | ||
| 4 | Explore the Natural Beauty of Oku Nikko | ||
| 5 | See Yamadera’s Temple & the Scenic Ginzan Onsen | ||
| 6 | Hike from Haguro-san | ||
| 7 | Discover Shrine Secrets in Dewa Sanzan | ||
| 8 | Travel to Sukayu Onsen | ||
| 9 | Hike on Mount Hakkoda | ||
| 10 | Walk in Oirase | ||
| 11 | Bullet Train Back to Tokyo | ||
| 12 | Explore Trails in Kamakura | ||
| 13 | Depart from Tokyo |
