Get a glimpse into why Walk Japan chooses to call Kunisaki home 🗾🌅
Walk Japan Tour Leaders Tetsuo (奈多みどり荘 / Nada Beach House) and Nichole teamed up with local television station Oita Asahi Broadcasting to promote Kunisaki Peninsula.
To watch the full adventure, tap the link here📽️:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eGDaEWN_0E
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Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls 🌸🌿🌊🍃
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls 🌸🌿🌊🍃
Odaki-Medaki, the Male and Female Waterfalls, echo Japanese philosophy virtue of harmony and nature's gender duality. Traditionally, Odaki represents masculinity with its powerful, robust flow, while Medaki embodies femininity with its gentle, cascading descent.
See the falls on our Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Road Tour, with year round 2024 dates now available to book.
https://walkjapan.com/tour/nakasendo-way-the-kiso-road
📸 : Tasha
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The Post Towns of the Nakasendo Way 🏘️🏯⛰️
Step back in time and explore enchanting post-towns along the Nakasendo Way. This historic trail, once travelled by samurais and merchants, offers a glimpse into Japan's rich past. Stroll through charming streets lined with traditional wooden houses, soak in the peaceful atmosphere, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding nature. Discover the hidden treasures and captivating stories these ancient towns have to offer.
Filmed by our Tour Leader Joichi Tamura along the Nakasendo Way.
Learn more at WalkJapan.com
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Sights, Sounds and Smells along the Nakasendo Way… 🏯🗾🌄
A small preview of the sights and sounds along the Nakasendo Way from one of our 11-day tours in June. From Kyoto to Tokyo there’s plenty to discover within the landscapes, post-towns and cultural delicacies all along the Nakasendo. As you journey through iconic passes and historic villages, glimpse into Japan’s rich past and learn how it’s all still evolving to this day.��
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Experience feudal history at Hikone Castle and Museum 🏯🎌🏞️
One of five castles listed as a Japanese Nation Treasure and an iconic location for period films including ‘Shogun’ (1980). The castle stands as an impressive political and military symbol of the Edo period. The nearby museum contains a reconstruction of old Omote Goten Hall, which was the main government offices of Hikone domain and the daimyo (lord of the domain) living quarters. Containing an example of a traditional garden that the daimyo and his visitors would’ve enjoyed. Hikone Castle features on Walk Japan’s flagship day Nakasendo Way Tour, learn more at walkjapan.com.
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Tracks, Trains, and Veins: The Locomotive Lifeblood of Japan 🚄🛤️🏞️
A frequent feature on our tours, Japan's railways are more than just a mode of transportation. They are a testament to the country's engineering marvels and a gateway to nationwide exploration. From the ultra-fast shinkansen whisking you across the nation to the scenic local lines weaving through picturesque countryside, Japan's railway network connects us to the heart and soul of this incredible country.
Hop on and witness the seamless fusion of efficiency and beauty as you immerse yourself in the rhythms of local life and traverse iconic landscapes.
Filmed by our Tour Leader Joichi Tamura along the Nakasendo Way.
Learn more at WalkJapan.com
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The Post Towns of the Nakasendo Way 🏘️🏯⛰️
Step back in time and explore enchanting post-towns along the Nakasendo Way. This historic trail, once travelled by samurais and merchants, offers a glimpse into Japan's rich past. Stroll through charming streets lined with traditional wooden houses, soak in the peaceful atmosphere, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Filmed by our Tour Leader @joichitamura along the Nakasendo Way.
Learn more at WalkJapan.com
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This travel update is from 1400 JST - Wednesday, 28 September 2022
The Japanese government has confirmed that from Tuesday, 11 October 2022, short-term visitors from all 68 countries previously eligible for a visa waiver will once again be permitted visa-free entry to Japan. Inbound arrivals will need either to be vaccinated three times with a WHO-approved vaccine or submit a pre-arrival negative result for a Covid-19 test, taken 72 hours before departure.
We are delighted at the impending resumption of fully independent visa-free travel, and look forward to welcoming you to Japan.
To see all travel updates, please visit https://walkjapan.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-update
We wrap up our self-guided week with the beautiful Shikoku Temple Wayfarer.
For more information on any self guided tours, please visit walkjapan.com/our-tours/self-guided-tours
Travel update from 1300 JST - Monday, 5 September 2022
From September 7, 2022, Japan will accept applications for tourist visas from travellers joining both guided and self-guided package tours.
Due to unprecedented demand, obtaining a visa is currently a lengthy process for many customers. Accordingly, we have made the decision to fully restart self-guided tours from Tuesday, 1 November, 2022. All customers with self-guided tour bookings prior to this date are invited to either rebook or accept a full refund.
If your tour is affected by this we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Customers booked on self-guided tours due to start on or after Tuesday, 1 November, 2022, as well as all guided tour customers, should, if they have not already done so, contact their local Japanese embassy or consulate to confirm visa processing times. Walk Japan's affiliate The Japan Travel Company (JTC) is a Japanese-registered and licensed travel company. Through JTC we are able to provide Walk Japan customers who have completed our online manifest form with the "certificate for completion of Registration to the ERFS system" and the further information necessary for a visa application.
Please note that we are unable to offer any assistance with visa applications for independent travel. We continue to monitor the situation, and are hopeful that restrictions preventing fully independent visa-free travel to Japan will not remain in place for too much longer.
Please visit https://walkjapan.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-update for more travel updates.
30 Years Walking Japan - Ryokichi's favourite memory - “Emperor’s official welcome of
Newly assigned Ambassadors to Japan”
One day on a Tokyo Tour in 2019 we were walking by the imperial palace when suddenly a parade of horses and carriages appeared.
It turns out that we were fortunate enough to see the welcome parade for the newly assigned ambassadors of Norway and Angola.
The Government and Imperial Household agency hosted this welcome parade but for security reasons it was kept top secret, we didn't know anything about it - it just happened to be our lucky day.
20% off all Self-guided Wayfarer tours at Walk Japan until 30th June 2022, for residents of Japan.
Spring is a great time to explore Japan on foot - the Kumano, Nakasendo and Tokaido are amongst our self-guided offerings.
To find out more about any self-guided tours and to book with this discount, please visit https://walkjapan.com/our-tours/self-guided-tours
We are happy to help with any questions you might have. You can message us here on facebook or use the contact form at https://walkjapan.com/contact
