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For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. Participants should be in good general health, able to hike one to two miles over uneven and rough terrain and in the snow and ice.

Please be aware that some of our overnight stays will be in traditional Japanese Guesthouses and may involve sleeping in tatami mat rooms on traditional Japanese futons. Unlike North American futons, Japanese futons are a stack of thin mattresses that are sometimes stored during the day and brought out at night for sleeping. Most inns that use this style of futon are very traditional and rustic with sliding paper doors (Shoji doors) that can offer beautiful views of elegant Japanese gardens.

Japanese cuisine is world-renowned and is one of the many highlights of this expedition. Meals will be “omakase” (the chef’s decision). In smaller villages and in traditional Guest Houses, it may be difficult for our hosts to cater to individual food preferences. Please note that neither vegan nor Kosher food is available. If you have food allergies, it is essential that you notify us at the time of booking on your Trip Registration Form so that we can verify if we can meet your food requirements.

One of the delights of this trip is the varied cultural experiences that you will have. Sleeping behind shojis on futons and wrestling new delicious foods with chop sticks are all apart of a Japanese wildlife adventure with Wild Focus Expeditions. This experience will be great fun and extremely memorable if you are an outgoing personal and are tolerant of unique and new cultural differences.