Hidden Gems
Find Japan's unique, lesser-known treasures.
15 tours available
Browse All Hidden Gems Tours
Summer IKADA Rafting & Sacred Trails of Japan
Golden Route and Sacred Mountains, Ancient Trails
IKADA rafting on Kitayama River, Kawadoko riverside dining in Kyoto, and temple stay at Koyasan. 10-day tour featuring Kumano Kodo sacred trails.
NINJA & SHOGUN Experience
Shizuoka Shogun Experience, Seki Swordsmith Workshop & Iga Ninja Experience
Samurai & Ninja adventure: Sekigahara battlefield, swordsmith workshop in Seki, and ninja training in Iga. 9-day journey through Shizuoka, Nagoya & Kyoto.
Family-Friendly Japan Holiday: Ninja Adventure
Family-Friendly Hotels: Ninja Training, Sacred Shrines & City Adventures
A 9-day Japan family tour with ninja training in Iga, Ise Grand Shrine, and Tokyo sightseeing. 4-bed hotel rooms and free time in Kyoto.
Sacred Trails & Hot Springs of the Kii Peninsula
Ancient Paths, Timeless Healing
Trek Kumano Kodo trails, stay at a Koyasan temple, and relax in Ryujin beauty hot spring. 11-day tour with Dorokyo cruise & cave onsen in Nachi-Katsuura.
Nature & Trails: Historic Paths & Sacred Kii
Ancient Paths, Mountain Temples, River Hot Springs
Walk Nakasendo's historic post towns, trek Kumano Kodo trails, and cruise Dorokyo Gorge. 12-day tour with Koyasan temple stay & riverside onsen at Kawayu.
Walking Japan’s Coastal & Sacred Trails
Ancient Paths, Ocean Views & Hot Spring Retreats
Trek Kumano Kodo, walk the Nakasendo Trail, visit Ise Grand Shrine. 13-day tour with ama diver dining, Dorokyo cruise & Koyasan.
Koyasan, Kumano & Shirahama- Wakayama Journey
Deep into Wakayama: Pilgrimage, Onsen & Ocean
From sacred Koyasan to seaside Shirahama: walk the Kumano Kodo, soak in legendary onsen, and explore Wakayama on this 11-day adventure.
Hidden Kyushu: Nature, Onsen & Culture Adventure
Kyushu: Southern Japan
9-day onsen journey through Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Kyushu Pottery Towns & All of Nagasaki
Kyushu: Southern Japan
9-day culinary adventure: Fukuoka, Ureshino, Huis Ten Bosch. Local cuisine, food markets, with premium hotels and trains included.
Kyushu Discovery: Volcanoes, Onsen & Scenic Wonders
Kyushu: Southern Japan
9-day onsen journey through Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Ibusuki. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Premium Kyushu: Serenity, Onsen & Coastal Heritage
Kyushu: Southern Japan
13-day onsen journey through Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Unzen. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Kyushu Premium Experience: Nature, Heritage & Onsen
Kyushu: Southern Japan
12-day onsen journey through Yanagawa, Ibusuki, Kagoshima. Traditional ryokan, natural hot springs, with all hotels and trains included.
Setouchi Sea Paths & Historic Port Towns
Setouchi Island Hopping
Go beyond the typical Japan itinerary. This 11-day Setouchi tour features hidden port towns, scenic ferry rides,Hiroshima's peace memorials, and DogoOnsen.
★8/1 ONLY!★ Matsuri Special 10 Days
Japan’s Iconic Summer Festivals: The Tohoku Experience
Stay in Tokyo, Morioka, Aomori, Akita, Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata, Sendai, Tokyo
★8/1 ONLY!★Matsuri Special 7 Days
Tohoku Festival Highlights: A Compact Summer Journey
Stay in Tokyo, Morioka, Aomori, Akita, Tokyo