Nakasendo self-guided walking 3 days
Villages of old Japan
Highlights
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Village to village walking on the loveliest parts of the old Nakasendo Trail
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Visit the exquisitely-preserved villages of Magome, Tsumago and Narai
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Bathe in the thermal waters at a hot-spring Ryokan
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Walking over 3 days in the picturesque Kiso Valley with overnight stays in Tsumago and Kiso-Fukushima
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Hike country trails and quiet rural roads, with some gentle ascents and descents
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Sleep on Futons laid out on Tatami-mat flooring in traditional Japanese inns
The Nakasendo or 'Road through the Central Mountains' was part of feudal Japan's network of highways. Travellers moving between Kyoto and Tokyo took several days to travel the Nakasendo, staying overnight in Juku post towns. Today's visitors can walk sections of the original route by day and stay in local inns by night.
The Nakasendo or 'Road through the Central Mountains' was part of feudal Japan's network of highways. Travellers moving between Kyoto and Tokyo took several days to travel the Nakasendo, staying overnight in Juku post towns. Today's visitors can walk sections of the original route by day and stay in local inns by night.
Downloadable PDF itinerary
2 nights at Japanese inns along the Nakasendo Trail
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Train tickets from Kyoto or Tokyo to the trail and from the trail to Kyoto or to Tokyo
Train tickets for intermediate journeys on the Nakasendo Trail
Detailed day-by-day itinerary and walking directions
Topographical maps
Local support by telephone
Our Preparing for your trip and Travelling in Japan Guidebooks
Optional orientation at our Kyoto office
Flights
Airport transfers
Pay locally for drinks with meals and for lunches
Pay locally for bus journey on Day 1
Single room supplement(s) if required
Daily Luggage Transfer - Please enquire for luggage options
Daikichi Minshuku
Komanoyu
