Active Japan: North to South Adventure

Japan is one of those magical places you can visit again and again, but this 18-day adventure skips Tokyo to take you way off the beaten path. Hike Hokkaido's stunning national parks, snorkel in Okinawa's crystal-clear waters, and dive into local eats in Okinawa’s famous "blue zone". Paddle your way through Iriomote’s mangroves and cycle the peaceful streets of Taketomi Island. If you thought Japan was all big cities, think again - this trip is packed with hidden gems and epic outdoor adventures that will totally change your perspective.
Highlights
Shiretoko Five Lakes and Furepe Waterfall treks, Spot Wildlife in Hokkaido's National parks, Sample local Sapporo beer from the source, Hike through Kyoto's trails in Fushimi Inari and Kurama to Kibune, Kayak, snorkel and bike through the islands of Okinawa.
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nts), Ryokan Stay (1nt)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg. 14
Meals Included
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Ryokan Stay, Akan-ko Your Foodie Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, Asahikawa. Shiretoko Five Lake trek. Furepe waterfall hike. Primeval Forest hiking. Sulphur mountain visit. Lake Kussharo hot spring beach. Lake Mashu Observation Deck. Akan Ryokan stay. Asahikawa Ramen dinner. Asahidake Ropeway. Sugatami Pong hike. Free time in Sapporo. Nijo Market visit. Sapporo Beer Museum visit and beer tasting. Kurama to Kibune trek & shrine visits. Fushimi Inari Taisha hike. Okinawa Rail Observation & Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek. Yasuda Sea Kayaking excursion. Traditional Sabani Boat tour. Taketomi island cycling excursion. Mangrove kayak and hike on Iriomote Island. Internal flights. All transportation to/from included activities.
- Adventure and Active

We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
The trip of your dreams doesn’t need a Hollywood-sized budget or years of planning. Simply join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
Our guides are all CEOs.
At G Adventures, we don’t have tour guides — we have Chief Experience Officers. Our founder, Bruce Poon Tip, gave up his title as CEO because he felt they needed a proper title to reflect how integral they are to giving you an exceptional travel experience. (But don’t worry, they won’t be using any office attire or business jargon.)
Locally based = local experts.
Our CEOs are locally based, meaning they know the area you’re exploring like the back of their well-travelled hand. They plan visits around the best times to visit (or avoid) the most popular spots, can help you choose local restaurants, and generally give you great tips on the best things to experience. And since they usually speak the local language, they are your go-to resource for anything that comes up.
Local support. All. The. Time.
All CEOs are supported by our local operations teams 24/7. If something comes up that your CEO can’t help you with (however unlikely that is), the team nearby is there to support them in keeping you safe and happy.
Your experience is their focus.
We want you to have the time of your life — that’s why we hire the smartest, friendliest, bestest CEOs around. It’s their mission to make sure you return home feeling like your life has truly been changed.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Tokyo/Shiretoko | ||
2 | Shiretoko | ||
3 | Shiretoko | ||
4 | Shiretoko/Akan-ko | ||
5 | Akan-ko/Asahikawa | ||
6 | Asahikawa | ||
7 | Asahikawa/Sapporo | ||
8 | Sapporo | ||
9 | Sapporo/Kyoto | ||
10 | Kyoto | ||
11 | Kyoto | ||
12 | Kyoto to Yanbaru National Park | ||
13 | Yanbaru National Park | ||
14 | Kunigami/Ishigaki | ||
15 | Ishigaki | ||
16 | Taketomi Island | ||
17 | Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park | ||
18 | Ishigaki |