Cultural Immersion and Walking in Japan

Highlights

Off the beaten path walking in Kyoto, Nara and Kyushu.

We will start our journey in Kyoto, seeing the former imperial capital and repositories of much of Japan's cultural heritage. Visits to grand temples and shrines will be balanced with easy walking in the Nara plain south of Kyoto, before continuing to Japan's southern island of Kyushu.

Kyushu is considered the cradle of Japanese civilization, and several locations connected with the Japanese creation myths feature on our journey. Kyushu is also known for its numerous active volcanoes, and we will explore the Kuju and Kirishima ranges, as well as the spectacular island of Yakushima to the south, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site.

A natural by-product of the volcanoes are 'onsen', or hot springs, and we will enjoy many relaxing dips in their soothing waters, as well as the unforgettable hot sand baths at Yamakawa where you will be buried in sand heated by the naturally-occurring hot spring water.

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About Oxalis Holidays

Oxalis Holidays operates small-group guided holidays in two countries that both offer outstanding opportunities for travel and sightseeing but for very different reasons have remained off the map for most travellers. Japan needs little introduction but few people realise that 75% of the count…