Oxalis Adventures
Off the beaten track Japan
Bamboo grove Green tea Ryokan welcome Bean cakes Irori Tono lady Yakushima Hot sand bath Bamboo grove Torii Shirakawa-go Fushimi Inari Nakasendo Dinner time Minshuku owner Ishidatami flagstones Rice field maintenance Maruyama Senmaida terraced rice fields Bamboo forest
tours Cultural Walking Private trips Self-guided

We have a selection of small-group guided tours, seeing Japan at street-level, experiencing the cultural heritage, the traditions and the hospitality of the Japanese. Enjoy the pampered comfort of a traditional ryokan, soak in the waters of a hot spring, and taste the freshest ingredients prepared exquisitely for you by your hosts. Visit Japan with us.

food
food

A highlight of any journey to Japan, regional Japanese cuisine is rich and varied. Of utmost importance are the freshest ingredients, expertly prepared and exquisitely presented.
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custom

Custom & private toursWe can create a private tour for groups of friends. Choose one of our itineraries or let us design your own unique journey through Japan. Tours can be fully-guided, or you explore Japan at your own pace with a detailed self-guided itinerary.

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accommodationAccommodation

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Cycling tours

Nakahechi

Discover Japan your own way with our self-guided walking tours. Choose easy walking on the Nakasendo trail, or challenge yourself to the Kumano kodo pilgrimage route
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news

 

The last cypress hat maker in Japan

Shiba-san sits cross-legged in his workshop, deftly weaving the strands of cypress.

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Kumano Kodo video

Our first video is now online!

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Tenkawa-mura

The river under heaven

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Paper making in Yoshino

On a trip to Yoshino, we got to meet one of Japan’s ‘National Living Treasures’

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2011 photo competition winners

Three great photos from our trips!

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New shorter self-guided walking tours

We now offer 3, 4, 5 and 6-day versions of the Nakasendo, Kumano Kodo and Nara & Asuka trips.

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Tour leaders
Tour leaders
Expert bi-lingual guides make all the difference. Read more

Walking in Japan

Walking in JapanA network of old trails cover Japan, steeped in history, which allow the visitor a privileged view. Combine easy to strenuous walking and hiking with stays in luxurious hot spring ryokan and lovely inns, and sightseeing in the country's grandest cities.

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Before you go

Responsible Tourism
Read about our policy for sustainable tourism, our commitment to help protect the rural environment.. More

Tour calender

 

Read our help section to find out the answer to your questions. Read our pre-booking frequently-asked questions, and once booked find out about preparing for your trip to Japan.

There is a country profile for Japan, practical information about travelling there, and pages about food, accommodation and hot springs.

late availability

 

Land of Fire 12 - 26 May
Shoguns and Samurai 13 - 26 May

Google Earth

Google Earth

View the route of our tours in stunning 3D.

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