We are excited to support you before and after your journey. The @hikingwithsun community has access to unpublished airfare rates and trip concierge if you would like to extend your time in Japan.

You’ll have one of Traveled By Cami’s trusted partners looking out for you each step of the way.

Enjoy some of our favorite properties in Tokyo and Kyoto, rest easy knowing your breakfast is included at both Park Hotel Tokyo and Noku Kyoto.

Double occupancy rooms (shared unless a private room upgrade is selected).

Your airport transfer (from NRT-Tokyo, and to KIX-Osaka) are included, along with public and private transportation to and from hotels, activities, and excursions.

A classic Japan experience. You’ll have everything you need to enjoy a seamless journey.

Your local guide will meet you at your hotel for an immersive day enjoying the best that Tokyo has to offer.

A private experience just for your group. At the start of your session, your instructor will welcome you with a brief introduction to the history and culture surrounding tea, before performing the tea ceremony itself. After being served a small traditional sweet, you will have the opportunity to make your own bowl of frothy Matcha under the guidance of your instructor.

This evening you will take a stroll through Kyoto’s two largest geisha districts. Meet your guide and venture out into the early evening, when lanterns are lit and the streets take on an air of refined elegance.

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and prepare yourself for this beautiful 5-hour hiking tour. From the hotel to Kurama Station, the journey is about 1 hour, but part of the fun is getting there. A portion of the route will be covered by Keihan Electric Railway, a small scenic train that will pass through stunning nature with a variety of panoramic views.

Once you will reach Kurama Station you will be greeted by a big red Tengu (a legendary creature of Japanese folklore.) Pass the Tengu and reach the entrance of Kurama-dera; from here the hike begins! The winding pathways up the mountain are filled with beautiful trees, greenery, and little shrines and temples. On most days, the pathways are not crowded, so reaching the summit, where Kurama Temple awaits, should be easy.

Visit Kurama Temple and enjoy the view, then proceed with the hike. From here, most of the pathway will be downhill with steps. Then, you will arrive in the little village of Kibune. The Kibune River snakes through the town. The total hike is 4.5km and takes around 90 minutes.

Kibune is famous for its shrine that you can visit. You can also enjoy a drink (or snack) in many of the shops or restaurants. After enjoying Kibune Village, take the bus (or walk 30 minutes) to Kibuneguchi Station and enjoy the journey back to Kyoto.

Both options are available to you while in Tokyo. Enjoy more guided time with your group, or spend a day exploring Tokyo on your own.