Akiyoshi Cave

1. Hagi - Samurai coastal town (13.20 km)

   The laid back town of Hagi sits on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The town is famous for its top grade pottery but is dominated by the untainted...

2. Ise-Shima National Park (59.60 km)

   'The Shima Peninsula commands many fascinating views of land and sea. This national park covers an extensive area including the Kyuikirin forest; the...

3. Miyajima and the Itsukushima Shrine (75.12 km)

   Located several miles off the coast of Hiroshima city, the holy island of Miyajima is a sacred site of both Shintoism and Buddhism, and one of the...

4. Miyajima (87.51 km)

   The mountainous forest-covered island of Miyajima rises from Japan's Inland Sea and features the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage...

5. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (87.51 km)

   The iconic skeleton of the Genbaku Dome, epicentre of Hiroshima’s atomic bomb blast is now part of a Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to the legacy of...

6. Inro Bijutsu-kan (Inro Museum) (97.16 km)

   'Small, exquisitely-decorated medicine boxes called "inro", and their "netsuke" toggles, are among Japan's finest works of art....

7. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village (97.16 km)

   'A "must" for visitors interested in the traditional local lifestyle, this village is a remarkable example of conservation of buildings,...

 Photo by mikelyvers

More great holidays » Selected holidays

Explore For the adventurous, mostly young, and the sociable, Explore runs highlight-packed group itineraries all over the world. More »
	Shogun Trail 13 days (Group tour) from £1395 Nowhere do ancient traditions and rituals contrast so vividly with modern day living as in ...

Intrepid Travel For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge... More »
	Land of the Rising Sun 14 days (Group tour) from £1185 See the big city lights of Tokyo, Visit the resting place of the Tokugawa shoguns, Soak in a traditional ...
	Food Lovers Japan 14 days (Group tour) from £1445 Visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, Feast on mountain views and traditional cuisine in Takayama, ...

The Adventure Company   Our promise to you: “How often have you wanted to plan a trip somewhere but needed to talk to someone... More »
	Japan Explorer 10 days (Group tour) from £2801 Journey through the cultural and scenic tapestry of Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto and explore mountains, forests and temples

IExplore Founded in 1999, Chicago-based iExplore is the #1 ranked website for adventure and experiential travel, with... More »
	iExplore Spiritual Japan - Platinum 12 days (Tailor made trip) from £8087 Visit Japan's ancient heart through temples, gardens and festivals and marvel at the calm beneath the manic tempo of Japanese society.
	iExplore Japan Gold 8 days (Private tour) from £3578 Explore the epic cityscapes and the subtle ancient flairs of Japan from temples to skyscrapers. Gold Package.

G.A.P Adventures North America-based travel company running a huge range of small group adventure tours to exotic parts of the world. More »
	Discover Japan Save 5%! 14 days (Group tour) from £1102 Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Delve into this society with its deep traditions ...
	Japan Express Save 5%! 9 days (Group tour) from £679 Sip on sake in Osaka, and have a true religious experience in Koyasan, Japan's home of Buddhism. ...