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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour

Fully Escorted

Local Cuisine

Minimum 4 to Depart

11 Nights

Active

From US$4420.00

  • Enjoy village to village walking on the loveliest parts of the old Nakasendo Trail.
  • Bathe in the thermal waters at a hot-spring Ryokan.
  • Stay overnight at a Buddhist temple in the sacred town of Mount Koya.
  • See the exquisitely-preserved villages of Narai, Tsumago and Magome.
  • Visit the historic imperial capitals of Kyoto and Nara with its free-roaming deer.
  • Ride the Bullet Train for an exhilarating ride through Japan.
  • Taste local cuisine and enjoy shojin-ryori, Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
  • Select itineraries include the chance to see cherry blossoms or autumn leaves.
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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour

  
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Tokyo - Kiso-Hirasawa - Narai - Yabuhara - Kiso-Fukushima - Tsumago - Magome - Nara - Yoshino - Mt Koya - Kyoto

11 Nights | From US$4420.00

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A small-group guided walking and hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

The Nakasendo Trail was one of two routes that connected Kyoto to Tokyo during Japan’s feudal era. While the other route, Tokaido route, spanned the Pacific coast, the Nakasendo Trail was the ‘road through the mountains’ and was traveled by feudal lords, samurai, merchants, and travelers. Along the route were 69 ‘post towns’ where tired travelers would rest before continuing onto their travels. All Japan Tours will take you to the highlights along this historical trail, providing... View More

The Nakasendo Trail was one of two routes that connected Kyoto to Tokyo during Japan’s feudal era. While the other route, Tokaido route, spanned the Pacific coast, the Nakasendo Trail was the ‘road through the mountains’ and was traveled by feudal lords, samurai, merchants, and travelers. Along the route were 69 ‘post towns’ where tired travelers would rest before continuing onto their travels. All Japan Tours will take you to the highlights along this historical trail, providing valuable insight into each town and attraction.

Our journey on this tour will begin in Tokyo, also known as Edo during Japan’s period of rule by the Shoguns. Enjoy exploring this marvelous city, visiitng Japan Bridge and the Meiji Shrine. We will then spend four days walking along the Nakasendo Trail. During the day, we will walk through the ancient route as it passes through beautifully-preserved villages along an easy path, while during the evening we will stay in traditional country inns. Enjoy delectable regional cuisine prepared from the freshest ingredients, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy the warm hospitality of our hosts. You will be able to relax and unwind in the refreshing hot spring water after a long day of hiking trails and sightseeing! Visit the sacred Mt. Koya for insight into a Buddhist Monk's lifestyle, enjoying morning meditation and an overnight stay at a temple. For those looking to explore a few popular places while also exploring roads less traveled by, this tour is a perfect option.

Activity Level: Intense
Our Intense tours generally have dedicated days of trail walking, with some days of over four hours and with some ascent and/or descent.

Who is an Intense tour designed for?
- We recommend our Intense tours for anyone who does regular walking or hiking, and is comfortable walking a full day with some climbing and descending.
- If you do not exercise regularly, please practice walking for three to four hours, about three to six months prior to the tour in order to get the most out of your trip.

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Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto

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12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

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Tue. Sep 9, 2025 Sat. Sep 20, 2025 US $4785.00

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Thu. Sep 18, 2025 Mon. Sep 29, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tue. Sep 30, 2025 Sat. Oct 11, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tue. Oct 7, 2025 Sat. Oct 18, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tue. Oct 21, 2025 Sat. Nov 1, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto

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12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4420.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

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Thu. Nov 6, 2025 Mon. Nov 17, 2025 US $4785.00

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Thu. Nov 13, 2025 Mon. Nov 24, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tue. Nov 18, 2025 Sat. Nov 29, 2025 US $4785.00

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Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto

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12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4785.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Mon. Apr 21, 2025 Fri. May 2, 2025 US $4785.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Thu. May 8, 2025 Mon. May 19, 2025 US $4785.00

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Thu. May 15, 2025 Mon. May 26, 2025 US $4785.00

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Thu. May 22, 2025 Mon. Jun 2, 2025 US $4785.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Nakasendo Trail Walking & Hiking Tour: Cherry Blossoms arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Kiso-Hirasawa / Narai / Yabuhara / Kiso- Fukushima / Tsumago / Magome / Nara / Yoshino / Mt Koya / Kyoto

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12 Days 11 Nights | from US $4785.00 (Limit to 13 guests)

A small-group guided walking & hiking tour with four hikes of 1-4.5 hours of village-to-village walking on the Nakasendo Trail.

Start Date End Date Twin/Triple Start City End City Style Save Status
Tue. Mar 25, 2025 Sat. Apr 5, 2025 US $4785.00

Small Group Limited to 13 passengers

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Thu. Apr 3, 2025 Mon. Apr 14, 2025 US $4785.00

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Thu. Apr 10, 2025 Mon. Apr 21, 2025 US $4785.00

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