Kumuka Worldwide reveals the breathtaking secrets of Japan

Japan offers a beautifully unique world of culture, history and sights to discover. Kumuka Worldwide is opening up Japan’s secrets for travellers to enjoy with two new tours, the 13 day Japan Revealed and seven day Highlights of Japan small group tours.

Kumuka has expanded its worldwide tour offering this year with the Japan Revealed and Highlights of Japan tours that will take travellers on an inspiring journey from the bright lights of Japan’s famously modern cities, through paddy field plains to spiritual highland temples - allowing travellers to explore Japan’s unique culture along the way.

Kumuka invites travellers to embark on a journey that explores the deep culture of the ancient Japanese landscape on the 13 day Japan Revealed tour. This itinerary ventures a little further through parts of Japan previously hidden from the conventional tourist trail. Travellers will discover the secrets of various cultural activities such as an authentic tea ceremony, soba noodle making, rice paper making, and even staying in a temple with the chance to meditate alongside the local monks of Mt Koya.

The journey explores the beauty of the ancient city of Matsumoto and its historical (Fukashi) Castle that is set among the breathtaking backdrop of the Matsumoto mountain ranges. The castle is one of Japan’s prime historic locations originating from the 14th Century Sengoku period. The Japan Revealed tour is priced at NZ$6,520 and includes an exclusive English speaking guide who will invite travellers to meet the locals and join in the Japanese way of life along the way.

The seven day Highlights of Japan tour is the ideal way to uncover the history and culture of Japan’s popular locations in a short time. Travellers will have the opportunity to draw their own comparisons between the modern sky-rise Japan with the history and culture of its ancient cities.

The Highlights of Japan tour is priced at NZ$4,130 and allows travellers to visit some of the most magnificent Heritage Sites in the world, including Kiyomizu Temple and the Golden Pavilion. The tour spends one night at a traditional Japanese style hotel at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here travellers can experience authentic Japanese style cuisine, hot springs, and a trip around the majestic mountain.

Tours are fully escorted by professional and knowledgeable tour guides who ensure that travellers get the most out of their trip to these fascinating regions.

Availability for the above tours and more details can be found at www.kumuka.com or by calling 0800 400 499.