Japan's Kumano Kodo (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Explore beautiful and fascinating Kyoto
• Enjoy historic pilgrimage walks along the Kumano Kodo
• Immerse in Japanese culture off the beaten track
• Walk the Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome
• Learn about the pearl-collecting Ama Divers while staying in Toba
• Stay in charming Kiso Fukushima

Included in Price

• All breakfasts, six lunches and nine dinners are included. Japanese cuisine is usually one of the main highlights of any trip to Japan. It is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes, which are usually prepared with seasonal ingredients. Seafood is very common, and it usually comes grilled or deep fried. Sushi and sashimi aside, other staple dishes include soba or udon noodles, sukiyaki (meat, fish and vegetables cooked in broth) and yakiniku (grilled meat). The included breakfasts at the traditional guesthouses/ryokans are likely to be Japanese style. The included lunches mostly consist of bento boxes enjoyed during the walks or in some instances may be taken in small eateries where available. The included dinners are usually at ryokans (traditional guesthouses), which may include a kaiseki-style dinner, a multi-course meal including a dozen tiny dishes prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. When food is not included, your leader can always recommend the best local eateries and arrange some group meals for a full immersion in the varied and excellent cuisine of Japan. Worth knowingFood for certain diets (including gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan) is minimal or non-existent in many areas of Japan. The group meals arranged by the tour leader are in traditional eateries where the choices of vegan dishes may be limited to simple salads or boiled rice. However, there are several vegan restaurants in Kyoto and Tokyo. Please let us know before travel of your dietary requirements. Most stocks, which are common in Japanese cuisine, contain animal products and even vegetable tempura is mostly fried in the same oil as meat or fish. While some substitutions may be possible, strict vegetarian or vegan meals cannot be guaranteed. Those who can consume dashi stocks typically have fewer issues, but for those concerned, we recommend bringing supplementary food items.
• All breakfasts, six lunches and nine dinners
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (single supplements valid 5 nights only)
• Visas or vaccinations
• Arrival & departure transfers (not available on this tour)

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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