Overview

2027 Adventures: Just a reminder, because these trips are planned well in advance, many of our local guides and partners are still finalizing pricing and logistics. As a result, some details may change as plans are confirmed, including pricing, itinerary flow, lodging, or inclusions. This is normal for long-range planning, and we’ll continue to refine each adventure while keeping you informed along the way. Any meaningful updates will always be communicated clearly and well in advance. Think of this as an early preview and opportunity to reserve a spot, with final details locked in closer to departure.

Please take a few moments to watch this VIDEO from Keith and Michelle prior to booking. It highlights the most important information that we want to point out. 

Japan 🧭🧭

Come explore Japan with us for our first adventure here!

This journey through Japan blends iconic landscapes, deep cultural immersion, and sacred pilgrimage experiences. Witness Mount Fuji framed by seasonal cherry blossoms, one of the country’s most celebrated natural scenes, before settling into the timeless traditions of Kyoto with an overnight stay at an authentic Buddhist temple lodge. Take part in a formal tea ceremony and enjoy a rare geisha encounter that offers insight into Japan’s refined arts and cultural heritage. Travel onward to Mount Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and spiritual center of Shingon Buddhism, where ancient temples and forested cemeteries create a powerful sense of reverence. The journey culminates along the historic Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, walking through tranquil mountain forests to Nachi Waterfall—Japan’s tallest waterfall and a sacred symbol of harmony between nature and spirituality.

**Please note, these adventures are planned far in advance, and sometimes things come up that are unforeseen or unplanned. With that forethought, know the group will be accompanied on this adventure by Keith, or Michelle, and/or More Adventures Ambassador. Additionally, some price increased may occur.

Itinerary

Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS

• Meet in Tokyo Station before journeying toward Lake Kawaguchiko, where Mount Fuji rises in the distance. Take in sweeping views from the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, wander the springs of Oshino Hakkai, then unwind in a traditional ryokan with a private onsen and an exquisite kaiseki dinner to close the day.

Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself in the artistry and spirit of Lake Kawaguchiko, from the intricate beauty of the Kubota Itchiku Kimono Museum to the lakeside views at Oishi Park, where Mount Fuji reflects beyond the blossoms. Pause at the sacred Kawaguchiko Sengen Shrine, a place of quiet reverence for Fuji, before returning to unwind as the mountain watches over the evening.

Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS

• Journey from Kawaguchiko to Kyoto, pausing along the way to walk beneath the iconic vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha. Settle into a traditional temple lodging, where Zen meditation, simple rituals guided by a resident monk, and an elegant shojin-ryori dinner invite you into the quiet, timeless spirit of Kyoto.

Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS

• Wake to the quiet rhythms of temple life in Kyoto, then step into the city’s storied past with visits to the historic monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Nijo Castle. In the evening, wander the lantern-lit lanes of Gion and share an intimate encounter with a geisha, where dance, tea, and conversation bring old-world Japan gracefully to life.

Day 5 HIGHLIGHTS

• Begin with a quiet sunrise walk along the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto, then journey into the sacred stillness of Koyasan. Wander through Danjo Garan and the lantern lined paths of Okunoin Cemetery before descending toward the sea in Wakayama, where the energy shifts and the landscape opens wide.

Day 6 HIGHLIGHTS

• Step into the quiet rhythm of the Kumano region and follow a serene stretch of the Kumano Kodo along the Nakahechi route. End at Nachi Falls, where Japan’s most sacred waterfall thunders through the forest in a powerful moment of purification.

Day 7 HIGHLIGHTS

• Drift along the Kumano River on a traditional boat, or slow the pace with time by the sea in Wakayama. As the journey winds down, gather for a final evening together, celebrating the moments shared along the way.

Day 8 HIGHLIGHTS

• Departures