Bushido Wildlife Nature & Culture Tours in Japan and Bhutan
Wildlife encounters, sacred landscapes and conservation-driven travel—guided by a Japanese Giant Salamander researcher, conservationist and expert nature guide.
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Japanese Giant Salamander Experiences
Join a licensed field researcher on an unforgettable night-time search for Japan’s living fossil. Choose between a shorter viewing tour or a full conservation experience—both support habitat protection, research and local advocacy efforts.
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Japan Wildlife Tour
A small-group journey through Japan’s forests, rivers, and remote regions to find rare amphibians, mammals and endemic birds—paired with cultural immersion and regional cuisine.
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Custom Japan Travel
Let us design a nature-focused itinerary just for you. Whether you're a photographer, family, or slow-travel explorer, we specialise in sustainable, conservation-aware experiences across Japan.
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Bhutan Wildlife Tour
Explore the pristine valleys, forests, and monasteries of Bhutan. This conservation-based journey takes you in search of red pandas, Himalayan birds, elusive snow leopards and even the rare Bengal tiger. You’ll also have the chance to encounter the takin — Bhutan’s national animal, a large goat-antelope uniquely adapted to the high Himalayas — while staying in eco-lodges and visiting sacred cultural sites along the way.
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Custom Bhutan Travel
Create a personalised Bhutan adventure with a focus on culture, biodiversity and community-based travel. We work with trusted local partners to offer slow, meaningful journeys that support Bhutan’s conservation vision.
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Why Travel With Us
Conservation First
Every tour supports real-world habitat restoration, species monitoring and advocacy.
Cultural Immersion
Led by a Shugendō practitioner and expert nature guide, our tours connect you to the spiritual landscapes of Japan and Bhutan.
Small Groups, Big Purpose
We limit group sizes to protect wildlife, support local communities and offer a more personal experience.
Locally Rooted
With years of field experience, we work closely with communities and conservationists on the ground.
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Get in touch to join a scheduled tour, request a custom trip, or learn more about how your travel can support meaningful conservation.
About Bushido Wildlife
Led by Richard Pearce, a Japanese Giant Salamander researcher, conservationist, and expert nature guide, Bushido Wildlife creates conservation-driven nature and culture tours in Japan and Bhutan. With more than a decade of guiding experience and a background in wildlife research from Tanzania to Madagascar, every journey is designed to protect habitats and connect travellers.
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