TsumugiNarai-Juku
Nakasendo Walk
Magome-Juku
Tsumago-Juku
Nagoya Castel
Ancient Breeze:
Nakasendo Time Walk
Embark on a 4-day exploration along the Nakasendo Trail in the picturesque Kiso Valley. Visit historical post towns—Magome-Juku, Tsumago-Juku, and Narai-Juku. Hike ancient paths, staying overnight in each town. Local guides provide insights, with an English-speaking guide accompanying you, offering a glimpse into the rich history of these well-preserved Nakasendo gems.
- Departure Date:
- Choose your prefered date
- Meeting / Dismissal Point:
- Tokyo Station / Shinjuku Station
- *Please let us know if you would like your staying hotel to be the meeting place.
- What's Included:
- Round trip transportation from/to Tokyo (Bullet train / Express Train).
- Local transportation along the Nakasendo.
- 3 nights accommodation (Japanese-style bed and breakfasts in double ocupancy).
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Admission fees to all places described in the itinerary.
- Luggage transfer service between villages for a seamless journey.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore well-preserved historic post towns, Magome-Juku, Tsumago-Juku, and Narai-Juku, each with an overnight stay for a deeper cultural experience.
- Embark on village-to-village walking, tracing ancient paths through the Nakasendo Trail's loveliest sections, retracing footsteps from 400 years ago.
- Explore each post town with the insights of local guides, who share stories ranging from the town's history to the untold tales of Nakasendo.
Tour Itinerary:
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Day-1TOKYO - NAGOYA - MAGOME
In the morning, meet our English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point.
Depart with the guide via train (bullet train/express train) to reach the destination.
Upon arrival, enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of Nagoya Castle and surroundings.
After lunch at your own, take local transport to Magome-Juku.
(Overnight in Magome-Juku)
Day-2MAGOME - TSUMAGO
In the morning, explore Magome-Juku with an English-speaking guide.
Begin a scenic hike from Magome-Juku, traversing Magome Pass (about 800 meters high) to Tsumago-Juku, a roughly 3-hour walk.
Upon reaching Tsumago-Juku, visit Wakihonjin Okutani (National Important Cultural Property) to delve into the historical aspects of this post town.
(Overnight in Tsumago-Juku)
Day-3TSUMAGO - NARAI
Start the day with a one-hour exercise walk to Nagiso station, then take local transport to Kiso-Fukushima station, one of the four major checkpoints.
Visit historical sites, including the Fukushima Checkpoint with an English-speaking guide.
After lunch at your own, continue to Yabuhara station by local transport—the starting point for a hike to Narai-Juku. Enjoy a 3-hour hike through Torii Pass (about 1200 meters high).
(Overnight in Narai-Juku)
Day-4NARAI - SHIOJIRI - TOKYO
In the morning, explore Narai-Juku with an English-speaking guide including Nakamura's Residence built in 1843.
After free time, head to Shiojiri station by local transport for the return journey to Tokyo.