Bangkok, Thailand (May 8, 2014) – Backyard Travel, the online boutique travel agency specializing in unique and insider tours to Asia, has just revealed details of a new tailor-made Japan tour entitled: “Trek Japan's Ancient Kumano Kodo”.

The spiritual six-day, five-night hiking tour gives travelers the opportunity to explore some of Japan's most breathtaking scenery and mystical sites along the Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage routes. The hiking tour retraces the steps of the country's imperial ancestors and these ancient pilgrimage routes, dating back over 1000 years.

Visits are made to ancient sites such as the Takahara Kumano-jinja shrine and the statue of Kazan, one of the first abdicated emperors to pilgrimage to Kumano. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and trek in comfort, without having to carry all of their belongings with them, as their luggage is separately transferred to the overnight accommodation every day.

Other highlights of this fully guided tour include the opportunity to see the highest waterfall in Japan, the stunning Nachi Falls and a chance to relax in one of the oldest and most picturesque hot springs in Japan, the unique Yunomine Onsen, a great place to sooth those aching muscles after a day's hiking.

The tour finishes with a stay in a beautiful Japanese Ryokan on a private island in the picturesque Katsuura Bay. This unique type of traditional Japanese accommodation has different outdoor hot spring baths and relaxing in one, with the mountains in the background, is a perfect way to finish this rewarding vacation.

“This new tour is not only ideal for those who are keen hikers, but also those who want to learn more about a spiritual side to Japanese history” said Backyard Travel's General Manager Maeve Nolan. “The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes are through some of Japan's most picturesque scenery and this, combined with the other unique activities makes for a wonderfully diverse Japanese vacation”    

About Backyard Travel

Bangkok based Backyard Travel is an online travel company specializing in tailor-made tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, and China. For more information about Backyard Travel, visit www.backyardtravel.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/BackyardTravel.