Nakasendo and Kamikochi Further walking (6 days)
Nakasendo and Kamikochi Further walking (6 days)
Nakasendo and Kamikochi Further walking (6 days)
6 Days Starting in Kyoto or Tokyo and ending in Takayama
Visiting: Kyoto, Nakatsugawa, Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku, Nagiso, Nojiri Station, Kiso-Fukushima Station, Yabuhara, Narai-juku, Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama
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Tour code:
138
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
0-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Walk the loveliest sections of the Nakasendo Trail, Kamikochi and Oku-Hida. Start from Kyoto or from Tokyo, spend 5 nights on the trail and travel onwards to Takayama
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hike From Magome To Tsumago And Nagiso
Location: Kyoto, Nakatsugawa, Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku
Accommodation: Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn) or Onsen Hotel close to Tsumago
Meals Included: Dinner
We supply train tickets for your journey from Kyoto or from Tokyo to Nakatsugawa, including a ride on the world-famous Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Nagoya. At Nakatsugawa, you board a local bus for the short journey to Magome. Walk over Magome Pass to Tsumago, one of the best-preserved and most evocative of the Nakasendo post-towns. In the afternoon, you will be picked up and transferred to your Onsen inn for the evening, a short drive from the main village of Tsumago.
Walking distance: 8.3km / 5.2 miles
Elevation gain: 326m / 1,069 feet of ascent and 430m / 1,410 feet of descent
Time required: About 3 hours
A longer option of 4 hours is also possible depending on the inn you stay at.
Day 2 : Hike From Nagiso To Nojiri
Location: Tsumago-juku, Nagiso, Nojiri Station, Kiso-Fukushima Station
Accommodation: Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The longest day on the trail is a beautiful and varied hike from Nagiso to Nojiri. The trail travels through small valleys and past forests of bamboo and Japanese cedar, through some of the least-developed scenery on the tour. Continue by train to Kiso-Fukushima. Stay at a lovely hot spring Ryokan set in a peaceful valley above the town. Complimentary transfer from the station is provided by the Ryokan). The Ryokan has lovely indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths.
Walking distance: 14.7km/ 9.2 miles
Elevation gain: 625m / 1,945 feet of ascent and 530m / 1,730 feet of descent
Time required: About 5 hours
A longer option of 6 hours is also possible.
Day 3 : Hiking In The Kiso-Fukushima Region
Location: Kiso-Fukushima Station
Accommodation: Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day to relax and explore the historic Kiso-Fukushima. Our optional walk today travels through a quiet scenic forest before taking in key areas of the town.
Stay at another lovely hot spring Ryokan in the town.
Walking distance: 7km / 4.3 miles
Elevation gain: 630m/2,075 feet of ascent and 635m/2,090 feet of descent
Time required: About 2-3 hours of optional walking
Day 4 : Hike From Yabuhara To Narai And Hirasawa
Location: Kiso-Fukushima Station, Yabuhara, Narai-juku, Matsumoto
Accommodation: Onsen Ryokan (Hot-spring Travellers Inn) close to Matsumoto
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today travel by train for the short journey from Kiso-Fukushima to Yabuhara, the starting point for the hike over the Torii pass to Narai. Explore this evocative village before a short walk to Kiso-Hirasawa, an historic lacquerware town. From here head on by train and bus to your inn for the evening; another wonderful Onsen Ryokan.
Walking distance: 8.7km / 5.5 miles
Elevation gain: 345m / 1,130 feet of ascent and 270m / 885 feet of descent
Time required: About 4 hours
An easier walk of 6.2km / 3.9 miles taking 3 hours is also available.
Day 5 : Hiking In The Kamikochi Wetlands
Location: Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu
Accommodation: Ryokan (Travellers Inn)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel by bus to the biodiverse wetlands of Kamikochi; a popular site for nature hiking, featuring dramatic mountain and lake scenery. Head onwards to a secluded Onsen Ryokan village in Oku-Hida for the evening.
Walking distance: 10.2km / 6.4 miles
Elevation gain: negligible ascent and descent
Time required: About 3-4 hours of optional hiking
A shorter walk of 3.2km / 2 miles and 1.5 hours is also possible.
Day 6 : Hiking In Oku-Hida And Transfer On To Takayama
Location: Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu, Takayama
Meals Included: Breakfast
One final hike in the mountains of Oku-Hida, providing stunning views out over the local range. Head onwards by bus to Takayama where the tour ends. Explore this engaging town before heading onwards, which is well-known for its crafts, particularly yew-wood carving, Shunkei lacquerware, pottery and furniture. You may also wish to explore the ruins of Takayama castle and walk along the east-side temples.
Walking distance: 6.6km / 4.1 miles
Elevation gain: 700m / 2,300 feet of ascent and descent
Time required: About 3-3.5 hours of optional hiking
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 nights at Japanese Onsen Ryokan inns
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Meals – Half Board
5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
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Local Taxes
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Train tickets from Kyoto or Tokyo to the trail
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Train tickets for intermediate journeys on the Nakasendo trail
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Detailed day-by-day itinerary and walking directions
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Topographical maps
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Local support by telephone
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Our Preparing for your trip and Travelling in Japan Guidebooks
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Optional orientation at our Kyoto office
What's Not Included
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Flights
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Airport transfers
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Pay locally for drinks with meals and for lunches
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Pay locally for bus journeys on Day 1 and 4 - 6
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Single room supplement(s) if required
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Daily Luggage Transfer - Please enquire for luggage options
More Info
The Nakasendo or 'Road through the Central Mountains' was part of feudal Japan's network of highways. Enjoy the best forest walks and Juku post towns, before heading into the Oku-Hida mountains to explore the biodiverse Kamikochi before arriving in iconic Takayama.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, this is a self guided tour and you are free to travel at your own pace.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Please check with your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. Right now visa requirements for entry are changeable. As per our booking terms and conditions, visas are the sole responsibility of travelers and there are no refunds for guests denied entry into Japan for not meeting the necessary entry requirements.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Japanese Yen
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
If Wi-Fi is available at the hotel or inn, it is typically offered free of charge.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
This is a self guided tour. There are no guides on this tour. Documentation is in English.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
This is a self guided tour and there is no coach on this tour.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes. Hiking distances can be modified to be more comfortable. Please enquire.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
This is a self guided tour and can be operated down to 1 person.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, we will send you your itinerary electronically with details of your accommodations at approximately 3 weeks prior to your departure.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please ask at booking.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Please check with your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate, but generally vaccinations are not required.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not usual in Japan and is not expected at restaurants.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Our active tours generally have dedicated days of trail walking, with some days of over four hours and with some ascent and/or descent. We recommend active tours for anyone who does regular walking or hiking, and is comfortable to walk for up to a full day with some climbing and descending.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
This tour includes hand-picked accommodations - a mix of traditional inns and hotels that we have determined to provide the best insights into Japan.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All travellers get our Preparing for your Trip and Travelling in Japan documents, as well as a detailed personalized itinerary. Those travelling on one of our self-guided tours receive our bespoke topographical maps and walking instructions.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
For our small-group guided tours, if you would like to share with another traveler we will seek to match you up. If we are successful then you need not pay the solo supplement.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are typically English speakers from around the world. On our small-group guided tours, you travel in the company of one of our professional local guides.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
As per our booking terms and conditions, change fees would apply. If you have to change your dates due to the prevailing entry requirements for Japan please contact us and we would be happy to work with you to change your dates without charge.
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