Oku Japan Team
My interest in adventure travel and sustainability comes from a personal interest in ecology and looking after the planet. I feel very lucky to be able to show guests lesser-known Japan.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We specialize in rural off the beaten path Japan and have a strong expertise in the Nakasendo, the Kumano Kodo, and the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage route. In addition we are pleased to offer walking and stays at Mount Koya, Nara, and Asuka and can arrange tours that include many other UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"I explored extensively around Japan before I moved into travel; it was the perfect application of my experience."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Hiking in the National Parks of eastern Iceland have some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It makes a wonderful contrast from the thermal hot springs and excellent cafe culture in and around Reykjavik."
Oku Japan's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Get off the beaten path and onto the Kumano Kodo, a network of ancient pilgrimage trails in the remote Kii Peninsula. Trek to grand shrines and thermal hot springs on this...
Step back in time and immerse yourself in nature on this five-day hiking trip along the historic Nakasendo Trail. Feudal lords and samurai once walked this mountain path...
Get ready for a memorable village-to-village trek on the Kii Peninsula along sections of Japan's famous Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. Perfect for avid hikers, this self-guided...