From the snow covered peaks of Hokkaido to the steamy subtropical jungles of Okinawa, Japan offers an incredible naturescape for those seeking to discover the natural beauty and culture of this mystic land. ETJ offers a variety of walking, hiking and camping experiences - customized and based on your ability and the syle in which you choose to travel. We encourage you to contact us for a free consultation and further information.
We offer several walking and hiking tours as follows:
Mt Fuji and its 5 lakes:
A short distance from Tokyo enables you to escape the city streets with ease and comfort - these adventures are best suited for those seeking short term 1- 3 days or weekend getaways. There are many choices and options, all of which are fully customized to suit your needs.
We offer an amazing trek to the top of Mt. Fuji to see the famous ocean sunrise from its summit. We also offer a trek around Lake Yamanaka - taking you through forests and along a ridge line with stunning views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding lake area. Stroll through a medieval forest and discover the ice caves and lava tubes. All of these adventures and more can be accomodated with lodging- camping, cabins or hotels, meals, hot springs and other sightseeing options to suit your budget and style. Please contact us for more information.
Chiba:
Located approximately between Narita Airport and Tokyo, Chiba is ideally suited for travelers who would like to experience rural farming villages, seaside fishing culture, secluded beaches. Based out of our Eco Lodge only 30 minutes from Narita Airport you can explore the surrounding area on foot or bicycle. For those arriving at Narita with only a short time to stay but wanting to escape the airport area this is a great way to stretch your legs and get some fresh air while discovering temples, forests, beaches and delicious seafood. For those coming from Tokyo it is a convienant and accessable area to explore for a few days. A optional overnight stay at our Eco Lodge includes a BBQ or organic dinner of your choosing. All of this and more can be customized to suit your needs.
Mountain and Valley Treks:
For those with more ambition and time to venture deeper and higher into the backcountry of Japan we offer several multi-day Alpine and Moutain treks. We have several areas that are among our favorites, Yamanashi, Hakuba, Gifu and Hokkaido - the choices are so numerous that we can only provide a small sample here. The Chuo Alps 3 day 2 night ridge hike at 2500m which will take you to pristine mountain scenery in style and comfort with a beautiful surround view of the heart of Japan. Gifu prefecture is the perfect place for those seeking a true backcountry local nature and cultural experience. Relax at a private riverside Japanese inn and explore the Kiso Valley Gorge and Mt. Ena with its beautiful forest and rivers. These are only a few examples and your options for Mountain and Valley treks throughout Japan so please contact us for a consultation and more information.
Camping:
If you would like to touch the earth and camp for a few days or more we can customize an outing to suit your needs. Wether camping on one of our treks high upon a ridge, swinging from a hammock in a quiet forest or relaxing in the soft sand beach next to the ocean we can provide you will all necessary camping gear and supplies. We have several options for camping in Japan depending on the environment and the style you like - please contact us for more consultation on this.
Tokyo/Yokohama and natural city environs:
Although we highly encourage our guests to escape the city streets and experience the natural countryside we do have some options available for those who want to discover beautiful parks and temples in Tokyo/Yokohama and all their natural environs have to offer with a private guided natural walking tour that takes in the sites, sounds and tastes of these vibrant cities.
Please contact us for consultation and more detailed information on how we can customize a unique Walking, Hiking, and Camping adventure just for you!