Following the World Physiotherapy Congress (29-31 May 2025), experience lesser-known Japan, including the Japanese Alps. Hiroshima, the Inland Sea and the laneways of Kyoto, while meeting your professional peers.
Travel to the picturesque town of Matsumoto and learn about healing that incorporates hot springs, reiki and shiatsu, and visit magnificent Matsumoto Castle. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Park Museum and cruise the Inland Sea. Continue to Kobe to learn about post earthquake rehabilitation and visit stunning Kyoto, Japan's centre of high culture
Meet with Japanese physical therapists and physiotherapists throughout the tour and see first-hand how your profession is practised in Japan.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is separate to the World Physiotherapy Congress. To join the congress, you need to register on the congress website and then book on this tour separately. All are welcome to join this tour, even if you are not attending the congress.
Travel into lesser-known Japan in the Japanese Alps and experience Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kobe.
Explore Matsumoto and walk through spectacular scenery in the Japanese Alps.
Gain rare local access to Japanese physiotherapists and traditional physical therapists and gain insight into their practice.
Learn about post earthquake rehabilitation in a country highly experienced in seismic impact at the Kobe Earthquake Museum.
Travel by bullet chain, experience a traditional onsen (optional) and take a cruise on the Inland Sea to visit Miyajima Island.
Longer and fuller days. More walking and longer distances require more energy, good fitness, and mobility.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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