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This was a fantastic way to explore Japan and its wonderful culture
We spent time in the big cities but for me the best part was going out on the "Backroads". The walks, the scenery and the calmness was so enjoyable. I especially l...
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We recently undertook a Backroads of Japan tour with World Expeditions
This is the third time we have used this company having undertaken both their Mont Blanc seven day trek from Chamonix and their Canadian Rockies tour. They have all ...
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This trip exceeded in all ways my high expectations
Each day was filled with new and exciting experiences, whether it be in the bustling cities or the spectacularly beautiful countryside and its villages or the mounta...
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The highlight of this trip was the small villages and inns, the food (even though I'm not sure I knew what a lot of it was!), and the beautiful forest hikes
A very polite, clean and friendly country. In the e...
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We had a great guide
Yumi looked after us very well throughout the tour. She also taught us how to take local transports which made our post-tour days so much easier. I had visited Jap...
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This was a fantastic trip - great walking, seeing rural Japan with an amazing guide
Would highly recommend.
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Itinerary provided a wonderful insight into the culture, history, food and natural environment of the country
The guides were very well organised, knowledgeable, friendly and help...
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This was a great way to walk some fabulous paths in Japan which were challenging and in very remote and beautiful areas
To experience a diversity of regions, accommodation, foods, transport systems and to learn about the different religions. Also to get to know, and better understand,...
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The trip was great because there were new experiences throughout
No two days were the same: from the cities, to the countryside, the ryokan...
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I recently returned from the Backroads of Japan and honestly can't say enough about our leader Alena
She is truly passionate about Japan was generous in sharing her incredible knowledge of the country and enthusiasm. She went above and beyond every single day to ma...
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Backroads of Japan provided a terrific mix of metro Japan and beautiful walks in rural areas
The opportunity to experience real Japanese cuisine and customs such as onsen bathing and staying in ryokans and small rural hotels gave me a sense of authenticity a...
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Very satisfying tour
Wonderful country village experiences. Fantastic tour guide.
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I couldn't have travelled with a nicer group of people and our group leader was amazing
We arrived just as the cherry blossoms reached their peak and...
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Kenji was a great guide going out of his way to make sure we all had a great holiday
He spent time with everyone, made great suggestions for our “free nights” dinners and ensured that the time we spent in Japan after our trip was well informed and pl...
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Mayuko was a wonderful and very patient guide
The most memorable part was walking along the old roads through to...
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Our Backroads of Japan tour led by Ryoko Aosaki was a fabulous experience
No way could we have visited these places on our own. We feel privileged to have had these diverse cultural experiences - staying in a ryokan, wearing yukutas to di...
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Alena our guide made this trip extra special
She shared her passion for Japan this included the history, food, countryside, people as well as the religions and the spiritual side. It was a wonderful trip cover...
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The trip was a lot of fun
We travelled with the locals by train and bus, and in the countryside stayed a Ryokans where we ate traditional meals. There was a change of scenery every few days. ...
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience while participating in The Back Roads of Japan holiday
My expectations were very open prior to commencing the trip. We were gradually guided back through the history of Japan in this region. The Autumn colours were sensa...
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Backroad of Japan is a perfectly titled name for this trip
We were truly in remote areas with no other westerners in sight. The food was incredible in every location and our guide, Akemi was always helpful, knowledgable and ...
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