Nakasendo and Kamikochi walking 6 days

Combine all the best of the Kiso Valley sections of the Nakasendō Trail, with upgraded onsen ryokan accommodation, and walks in Kamikōchi in the Oku-Hida mountains, before finishing in historic Takayama.

Nakasendo and Kamikochi walking 6 days

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June 2024
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Tour details

Nakasendo and Kamikochi walking 6 days
x2 travellers
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Due to accommodation restrictions on this tour, we require guests to travel in groups of at least 2. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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  • Duration: 6 days
  • Trip level:
    Active
    Level
  • Availability: Recommended from May to October
  • Type:Self-guided
    Level
  • Price: USD 1,865(Price per person, based on 2 travellers sharing a room)
Highlights

 

  • Bathe in thermal hot spring waters each evening
  • Walk village to village on the loveliest parts of the old Nakasendō Trail
  • Visit the exquisitely preserved villages of Magome, Tsumago and Narai
  • Explore the biodiverse Kamikōchi
  • Visit the the engaging castle towns of Matsumoto and Takayama
  • Enjoy stunning views while hiking in the mountains of Oku-Hida

Our Nakasendō and Kamikōchi 6-day self-guided hiking tour brings together the best of our Nakasendō Trail offerings by combining our 4-day Nakasendō hike between the exquisitely preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley with time in Japan’s Northern Alps. Enjoy hiking in the Kamikochi district along a bright blue stream fed by the surrounding mountain peaks. Then, overnight in the Oku-Hida mountains. 

Kamikōchi is a biodiverse region, and alpine flowers and many species of birds are common. This highland valley lies in the preserves of the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, and due to the altitude and the persistence of winter snows, is available for a more limited period, from late April to mid-November. The natural beauty here is stunning – in spring and summer, alpine flowers are in bloom, and in the autumn months, the striking foliage beckons. After taking in the beauty and wonder of Kamikōchi, travel onward to the Oku-Hida area for a ryokan stay.

Enjoy hiking in the Oku-Hida region and finish your tour in Takayama. If you are interested in extending your stay in this historic town that was once a regional powerhouse, let us know! We would be happy to arrange this for you.

You’re supported by our team in Kyōto, our local Tsumago office, and guided by our bespoke turn-by-turn walking instructions and detailed maps, created by our team of hikers for you.

Please see here for luggage options.

 

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What is included
5 nights at traditional Japanese inns
5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Train tickets from Kyōto or Tōkyō to the trail
Train tickets for intermediate journeys on the Nakasendō Trail which can be pre-booked in advance
Detailed day-by-day itinerary and walking directions
Topographical maps
Local support by telephone
Our Preparing for your trip and Travelling in Japan guidebooks
What is not included
Flights
Airport transfers
Drinks and meals not included in itinerary
Local bus journeys which must be paid directly to the bus driver
Single room supplement(s) for solo occupancy
Daily luggage transfer
Itinerary

Tour itineraries are subject to change. We will inform you of any amendments as soon as we become aware of them.

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