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The fact that the locals are starting to sign on for this outfitter's unique set of trips through the countryside is proof positive that adventure travel in Japan is starting to take hold. A journey back in time through feudal Japan on the Nakasendo Way, the Kunisaki Trek follows ancient mountain paths into a Buddhist-influenced corner of the country, and a hike to volcanoes and lakes in the Hokkaido wilderness take you far from Japan's hectic urban centers and introduce you to traditional food, history, and religion. You''ll sleep in traditional inns, including a cliff-side Buddhist temple.

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• Name:Classic Pick: Nakasendo Way, Kyoto to Tokyo
• Destination:Japan
• Duration:12 days
• Price:$3,752