Kiso Valley and Nakasendo Trail

EUR 199,-
per person

Available all year 6 hours Starting point Nakatsugawa

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  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Hidden gems

Overview

Discover Timeless Japan on the Kiso Valley & Nakasendo Trail

Join us on an incredible journey through history with our 1-Day Kiso and Nakasendo Trail Tour! Led by an expert English-speaking guide, this immersive experience will transport you to Tsumago and Magome, two charming post towns preserved for over 400 years. Walk 3.3 ears. Walk 3.3 kilometers along the Nakasendo Trail, following in the footsteps of samurai. Immerse yourself in the rural atmosphere, enjoy local treats, and explore Japan's first Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. We recommend this tour for Japan Rail Pass holders.

Suggested itinerary

10:15

Greet your National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter at Nakatsugawa Station. Board a route bus for a journey to Tsumago and Magome. Seats are non-reserved.

Stroll through Magome's stone-paved streets, lined with historic houses, waterwheels, and monuments. Experience the richness of Japan's history as you explore this well-preserved post town. The tour will then move to the Nakasendo Trail starting point which is 3.3 kilometres walk. You´ll be surrounded by the scenic beauty of valleys and rural landscapes and your guide will make sure you enjoy the historical ambiance without the worry of getting lost.

Explore Tsumago, Japan's first preserved post town. Visit the Nagisomachi Museum (Waki Honjin Okuya), the main inn where feudal lords and high-status individuals once stayed. After sightseeing, take a taxi to JR Nagiso Station.
15:45

Conclude your journey after arriving at JR Nagiso Station. The tour may utilize taxis or route buses based on participant numbers.

Important information

What is included

  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Transportation expenses during the tour
  • Nagisomachi Museum admission fee (Waki Honjin Okuya)
  • What is not included

  • Transportation expenses to the meeting location
  • Lunch
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