Nakasendo self-guided walking (3 days)
Nakasendo self-guided walking (3 days)
Nakasendo self-guided walking (3 days)
3 Days Starting and ending in Kyoto or Tokyo
Visiting: Kyoto, Magome, Tsumago-juku, Nojiri, Kiso-Fukushima Station, Yabuhara, Narai-juku, Tokyo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
11
Group Type:
Independent
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
0-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
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. Start from Kyoto or from Tokyo, spend 2 nights on the Nakasendo trail and travel onwards to Kyoto or to Tokyo
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hike From Magome To Tsumago
Location: Kyoto, Magome, Tsumago-juku
Accommodation: Minshuku (Family-run Guesthouse)
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. Spend the night at a family-run Minshuku in Tsumago or the nearby hamlet of O-Tsumago, with a delicious home-cooked Japanese dinner and breakfast included. After dinner, enjoy a stroll through the village streets in the magical quiet of the evening, wearing the yukata gown supplied by your inn.
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
Day 2 : Hike From Tsumago To Nojiri
Location: Tsumago-juku, Nojiri, 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 Tsumago to Nojiri. Or choose the shorter alternative to Nagiso instead. 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 hotspring 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: 18.4km/ 11.5 miles
Elevation gain: 723m / 2,275 feet of ascent and 644m / 2,112 feet of descent
Time required: About 6 hours
We offer a shorter alternative of 1 hour (3.7km / 2.3 miles). You can choose which option you prefer on the day - no need to decide in advance!
Day 3 : Hike From Yabuhara To Narai
Location: Kiso-Fukushima Station, Yabuhara, Narai-juku, Tokyo
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Ryokan will drive you back to Kiso-Fukushima after breakfast. We supply train tickets for the short journey from Kiso-Fukushima to Yabuhara, starting point for the hike over the Torii pass to Narai. Explore this atmospheric village before boarding your train for the journey onwards to Kyoto or to Tokyo, arriving late afternoon.
Walking distance: 6.2km / 3.9 miles
Elevation gain: 344m / 1,128 feet of ascent and 270m / 885 feet of descent
Time required: About 3 hours
In Kiso-Fukushima we offer an optional, fairly strenuous, circular walk to a local waterfall. The circular walk is 7km / 4.3 miles with 632m / 2,075 feet of ascent, 637m / 2,090 feet of descent and takes 2-3 hours. You can take this walk in the morning, before heading onwards to Yabuhara.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights at Japanese inns along the Nakasendo Trail
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
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Train Tickets
Train tickets from Kyoto or Tokyo to the trail and from the trail to Kyoto or to Tokyo
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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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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Pay locally for bus journey on Day 1
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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. 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.
Check out our Q&As
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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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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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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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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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What currencies are required for this tour?
Japanese Yen
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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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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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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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 you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please ask at booking.
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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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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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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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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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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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Are flights included in 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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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
This is a self guided tour and there is no coach on this tour.
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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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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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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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