BOOK THIS TRIPJapan Fitness Vacation
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2010
Duration:
8 days (ex Tokyo)
Highlights:
Meditation sessions with Zen Monks, Karate and aikido sessions with a black belt master, Traditional shiatsu massage, Sumo stable visit, Coaching and analysis of fitness and techniques, Conquering Mt Fuji, Sea kayaking Japan's beautiful coastline, Tokyo Bay dinner cruise
Trip Code:
TLJFV
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed, subject to 2 people travelling
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from AUD $1900
New 2010 Date added: July 20, 2010
If you are a group of 4 or more, please ask us about special customized departures.
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Welcome to the dynamic and ever changing land of the rising sun. Make sure you pack a good dose of adventure along with your exercise gear as we make the most of our energised week to combine physical activity with learning more about Japan. Absorb the history and culture of this fascinating country as you cycle and run through the capital, meet our resident experts who will teach you about the physical and mental discipline required to master karate, aikido, zazen meditation and sumo. Learn more about Shiatsu massage as our masseuse loosens your muscles and enjoy an amazing sea kayak off the picturesque coast. And of course let´s not forget the ascent of Mt Fuji, Japan´s highest and most holy peak and a morning spent watching the sun rise after walking all the way from the bottom along the oldest pilgrimage route up the mountain.
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meals included: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
transport: Local train, local bus, subway, trekking, running, mountain biking, sea kayaking, rafting
accommodation:
Comfortable Tokyo Ryokan guesthouse (4 nts), Simple mountain hut (1 nt), Izu local guesthouse (2 nts).
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: For special departures 4 July - 11 July and 18 July - 25 July, 2009
Days 1-3 Tokyo
Explore this dynamic city on bike and foot as we combine sightseeing with learning more about our bodies, fitness routines and nutrition. We take part in Zazen sessions to focus our minds and bodies and learn more about the discipline involved in the traditional Japanese martial arts of karate and aikido. A visit to a sumo stable teaches us more about this unique sport and we learn about the life, diet and training schedule of these amazing wrestlers. Sessions of shiatsu massage help loosen tight muscles and energize us for the week ahead.
Days 4-5 Mt Fuji
We follow the oldest pilgrimage route up the sacred mountain and spend some time learning about the significant of Mt Fuji as well as the flora and fauna found on its lower reaches. Hiking up to 3,000m (9842 feet) we spend a night in a mountain hut before waking early to hike to the summit for sunrise. On the way down the mountain we pick up mountain bikes then white water rafts to make the most of the adventure options available in this fantastic area.
Day 6 Izu
A popular holiday destination, Izu is a mecca for outdoor adventurers and we make the most of our time here by starting the day with a stretch and a swim in the ocean. After a hearty breakfast we hike along a ridge with spectacular views of the peninsula's coastline before riding mountain bikes through rice fields and rural hamlets. The afternoon is spent on sea kayaks to complete our workout before we return to our hotel for a luscious seafood barbeque.
Day 7 Tokyo
After optional morning activities, we return to Tokyo for our final night spent on a boat cruising Tokyo Bay as we cook up our own dinner of Monjayaki, a Tokyo specialty.
Day 8 Depart Tokyo
Sadly, our active fitness vacation draws to a close. Time for a discussion about the past week, lessons learnt and how you can apply it to your everyday life before we say our final sayonnaras.
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