Japan 18 Tage Active Japan: North to South Adventure. Aktivreise in internationaler Gruppe
Japan is one of those magical places you can visit again and again, but this 18-day adventure skips Tokyo to take you way off the beaten path. Hike Hokkaido’s stunning national parks, snorkel in Okinawa’s crystal-clear waters, and dive into local eats in Okinawa’s famous „blue zone“. Paddle your way through Iriomote’s mangroves and cycle the peaceful streets of Taketomi Island. If you thought Japan was all big cities, think again – this trip is packed with hidden gems and epic outdoor adventures that will totally change your perspective.
🗸 Fantastische Erlebnisse zu einem vernünftigen Preis: Komfortable Unterkünfte in der Touristenklasse, alle Highlights inklusive und genug Zeit für dich.
🗸 Fitness-Faktor 3: Du liebst leichte Wanderungen, Radfahren, Rafting oder Kajakfahren? Das ist genau dein Trip!
- Shiretoko Five Lakes and Furepe Waterfall treks
- Spot Wildlife in Hokkaido’s National parks
- Sample local Sapporo beer from the source
- Hike through Kyoto’s trails in Fushimi Inari and Kurama to Kibune
- Kayak
- Snorkel and bike through the islands of Okinawa
Ende: Ishigaki
Unterbringung: Hotel (16 nts), Ryokan Stay (1nt)
Transport: Plane, local train, walking, private vehicle, gondola, public bus, bicycle, local metro.
Mahlzeiten: 17 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen
Reiseverlauf:
wichtige Infos zur Rundreise
Späteste Anreise bis: 07:00 Uhr
Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr
Tokyo / Shiretoko
Welcome to Tokyo, Japan. There’s no time to waste as you join your fellow travelers in the morning for a welcome briefing with your CEO and head towards the airport to board your flight to Memanbetsu airport in Hokkaido. Upon arrival, head to your hotel outside Shiretoko National Park and enjoy dinner together with your CEO and new travel mates. (A)
Transport: Tokyo – Hokkaido (1.75h)
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Shiretoko
After a filling breakfast, depart the hotel en route to the Five Lakes area of Shiretoko National Park. This area is famous for its namesake five lakes that were formed years ago by the eruption of Mount Lo. The area now offers picturesque views of the mountains and the wilderness all around. In the afternoon, take a short walk to the Furepe Waterfall, a waterfall cascading into the Okhotsk Sea. (F) (A)
Event: Furepe Waterfall (1.5h)
Event: Shiretoko Five Lakes Hike (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Shiretoko
Another morning hike in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiretoko Peninsula awaits. Embark on a guided three to four hour hike through the Primeval Forest area of the park. Be sure to bring binoculars if you are a keen animal enthusiast, as there is ample opportunity to spot various species from the Steller’s sea eagle to Japanese deer. The scenery is equally as dramatic as you witness the cliff edges hang over the turquoise water of the sea. The afternoon is at leisure, and you can choose to relax at your hotel bathing facilities, or walk into the village area some 20 minutes away. (F) (A)
Freizeit: Shiretoko
Event: Primeval Forest Hike (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Optionale Ausflüge:
Hot Springs Village (**)
Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Centre (**)
Shiretoko / Akan-ko
Depart the Shiretoko area this morning and head slightly inland towards Lake Akan. En route stop to visit active volcano Mt Lo, which sits inside the Kussharo caldera. Watch the sulfurous smoke and steam rise from the craggy landmass. From there continue on to the shore of Lake Kussharo, where you can take a moment to get your hands dirty digging into the sandy shore and actually hitting hot spring water. Dig your own personal Onsen! Yet another sign of the volcanic activity still present underground in this area. Make a final stop at the observatory deck to take in views of Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu before continuing on your overnight stay at a Ryokan. After a dinner with your fellow travelers, enjoy a cultural performance in tribute to the history of the local Ainu people of the region. Akan Yukar Lost Kamuy is a presentation of Ainu ancient ceremonial dance, contemporary dance and digital art. (F) (A)
Event: Lake Mashu Observatory Deck
Event: Ryokan Stay
Transport: Shiretoko – Akan Mashu National Park (2.0h)
Event: Sulphur Mountain & Lake Kussharo
Event: Ainu Kotan – Ainu Culture Dance
Unterkunft: New Akan Hotel
Akan-ko / Asahikawa
Enjoy a leisurely start to the morning to spend the morning hours enjoying the Ryokan hot springs a second time. Or choose to join your CEO for a walk around Lake Akan. Then make your way towards Asahikawa. Don’t fill up too much during the day, because dinner this evening is the famous Asahikawa ramen. This ramen is famed throughout Japan as one of the best in the country. (F) (M) (A)
Transport: Akan-ko – Asahikawa
Event: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa
Unterkunft: Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
Asahikawa
It’s time to rise and shine and strap on those hiking boots once again. This morning, head to the Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway. Board the ten minute gondola ride up to the start of the walk. Spend a couple of hours exploring the area on foot, and hope for glimpses of the mountain ranges as the fog comes and goes. (F)
Event: Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway & Hike (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Premier Hotel Cabin Asahikawa
Asahikawa / Sapporo
Sapporo, the capitol of Hokkaido, is home to some of the island’s most interesting spots. With a day at leisure, choose to join your CEO on a half day cycling tour of Otaru, a nearby town full of historical gems to explore. Or, choose to walk on foot to explore the Hokkaido Jingu shrine, a shinto shrine honoring 4 deities. (F)
Transport: Asahikawa-eki – Sapporo Station
Freizeit: Sapporo
Unterkunft: The B Sapporo
Optionale Ausflüge:
Half Day Cycling Tour of Otaru (**)
Hokkaido Jingu Shrine (**)
Sapporo
Spend today getting well acquainted with the city of Sapporo, home of the world famous beer. Begin your day with a visit to the Nijo Market. Walk through the stalls full of fresh seafood, most caught right of the coast of Hokkaido. You’ll see crabs, fish and things you may have never seen before like fresh urchin and fish eggs. Afterwards, head to the home of the first Japanese made beer, Sapporo Beer Museum, and sample beer that can only be found at this location. (F)
Event: Nijo Market
Event: Führung im Sapporo Biermuseum
Unterkunft: The B Sapporo
Sapporo / Kyoto
Bid Sapporo and Hokkaido farewell and head southbound to Kyoto on a domestic flight. Upon arrival, the afternoon is at leisure and you can choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a dinner out in Kyoto. (F)
Transport: Sapporo – Kyoto
Unterkunft: Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
Start your Kyoto based explorations with one of the iconic hikes outside the Kyoto downtown area. Hike from Kurama village to Kibune-two villages that mark the start and endpoint of the hike. As you wind your way through the canopied forest, visit the Yuki shrine and Kurama-dera temple. (F)
Event: CEO-Led Hiking Tour from Kurama to Kibune (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto
The final day in Kyoto begins with the iconic visit to Fushimi Inari shrine. Walk for around 2 hours under the vibrant torii gates as you make your way along the various trails. Although this is a popular activity, it’s worth it for the expansive views across Southern Kyoto. (F)
Event: Wanderung zum Schrein Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Freizeit: Kyoto
Unterkunft: Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch der Burg Nijo und ihrer Gärten (**)
Besuch des Kinkaku-ji („Goldener Pavillon“) (**)
Zen-Garten des Ryoan-ji (**)
Kyoto / Kunigami
Let the island hopping begin. Board a domestic flight bound for Naha airport, in Okinawa. Naha is the main gateway for travelers in and out of Okinawa. Upon arrival, hop onto a private transport and make your way north towards Yanbaru National Park. This area is not popular on the tourist route due to its more remote location, and indeed feels a bit like a hidden gem. (F) (A)
Freizeit: Kunigami
Transport: Kansai International Airport – Naha Airport
Unterkunft: Ada Garden Hotel
Kunigami
Embark on a guided walk through part of Yambaru Forest, spotting native flora and fauna on the Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek. After a picnic lunch, head towards to the seaside and join your local guide on a guided sea kayaking excursion to Yasuda island. After a busy day, enjoy a dinner out together. (F) (M) (A)
Event: Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek
Event: Yanbaru Sea Kayaking
Unterkunft: Ada Garden Hotel
Kunigami / Ishigaki
Another day, another island. Today, head even further south to Ishigaki island. Still part of Okinawa, Ishigaki technically sits closer to Taiwan than to mainland Japan. Join your CEO and fellow travelers for a delicious dinner sampling the famous Ishigaki beef. (F) (A)
Transport: Naha Airport – Ishigaki Airport
Freizeit: Ishigaki
Unterkunft: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki
Ishigaki
In the Hirakubo Peninsula in northern Ishigaki, hop aboard a Sabani, the traditional Okinawan sailboat, and cruise along the shores of the peninsula. Hop into the water to snorkel if you choose, or just admire the stunning untouched environment. These boats are hand carved in the traditional way from hollowed logs, and only hold 6 persons per boat. Enjoy this rare opportunity to enjoy a piece of Okinawan cultural heritage. (F)
Event: Sabani Boat
Freizeit: Ishigaki
Unterkunft: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki
Ishigaki
Just off the coast of the Ishigaki Port area is Taketomi Island, part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. Surrounded by coral reef, the island is actually constructed of coral walls and structures, creating a unique architectural look within Japan. The central Ryukyu village is the most well known feature of the island, full of red tiled roof buildings and tropical flowers. There are plenty of ways to explore Taketomi, but in true G Adventures style we opt for a bicycle to be able to zip around and see as much as possible. (F)
Transport: Ishigaki – Taketomi
Event: Taketomi Cycling
Transport: Taketomi – Ishigaki
Unterkunft: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki
Ishigaki
The island hopping continues as you head west again towards Iriomote island. Spend the day kayaking in a mangrove area, spotting birds and local flora you can only find in this area. After an epic day exploring the island, choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner back in Ishigaki. (F)
Transport: Ishigaki – Iriomote-jima
Event: Iriomote Kayak and Snorkelling Tour
Transport: Iriomote-jima – Ishigaki
Unterkunft: Hotel Abianpana Ishigaki
Ishigaki
Depart at any time. (F)
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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.
(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)
Leistungen:
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Ryokan Stay, Akan-ko
Dein Foodie-Moment: Ramen Dinner in Asahikawa, Asahikawa. Shiretoko Five Lake trek. Furepe waterfall hike. Primeval Forest hiking. Sulphur mountain visit. Lake Kussharo hot spring beach. Lake Mashu Observation Deck. Akan Ryokan stay. Asahikawa Ramen dinner. Asahidake Ropeway. Sugatami Pong hike. Free time in Sapporo. Nijo Market visit. Sapporo Beer Museum visit and beer tasting. Kurama to Kibune trek & shrine visits. Fushimi Inari Taisha hike. Okinawa Rail Observation & Ibe-dake Forest Trail Trek. Yasuda Sea Kayaking excursion. Traditional Sabani Boat tour. Taketomi island cycling excursion. Mangrove kayak and hike on Iriomote Island. Internal flights. All transportation to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotel (16 nts), Ryokan Stay (1nt)
Transport: Plane, local train, walking, private vehicle, gondola, public bus, bicycle, local metro.
Mahlzeiten: 17 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen
Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt
20.07.2025 -28.08.2025 EUR 2269
04.09.2025 -26.10.2028 EUR 2679
Gruppengröße: Shiretoko Five Lakes and Furepe Waterfall treks, Spot Wildlife in Hokkaido’s National parks, Sample local Sapporo beer from the source, Hike through Kyoto’s trails in Fushimi Inari and Kurama to Kibune, Kayak, snorkel and bike through the islands of Okinawa.
An der Reise nehmen Max 16, avg. 14 Personen teil. Meist eine bunte Mischung aus Einzelreisenden, Freunden, Paaren aus der verschiedenen Ländern weltweit. Die Durchführung der Reise erfolgt mit englischsprachigem Reiseleiter. Das Alter der Teilnehmer liegt im Durchschnitt bei 25 – 45 Jahren, ist aber nach oben nicht begrenzt. Das Mindestalter ist 18 Jahre – oder unter 18 in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigtem.
Gern kümmern wir uns auch um Ihren Flug.
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