Japan Alps in Autumn: Walking the Nakasendo
Length
8 days
Group size
Max 10 travelers
Pace
Moderate
Best season
October to November
Overview
The Nakasendo once linked Kyoto and Edo through the mountains. Its best-preserved stretch runs through the Kiso Valley, where stone paths connect post towns that look much as they did 300 years ago.
Days are 10 to 16 kilometers with luggage transferred ahead. Evenings are for cedar baths and multi-course dinners.
Day by day
Day 1: Kyoto
Meet your leader and walk the start of the old road.
Days 2 to 3: Magome to Tsumago
The classic stretch over the Magome Pass.
Days 4 to 5: Kiso Valley
Forest trails, waterfalls and the town of Narai.
Day 6: Kamikochi
A day in the high valley at peak autumn color.
Day 7: Matsumoto
The black castle and a farewell dinner.
Day 8: Depart
Train to Tokyo.
What is included
All accommodation in small, locally owned hotels
An expert local leader from start to finish
Breakfast daily and most dinners
All transport on the ground, including ferries and trains
Entrance fees and activities in the itinerary
24/7 support from our team while you travel
About the destination
Japan
Japan is the easiest hard country in the world to travel. The trains run to the second, but the best evenings happen down alleys with no English sign. Our guides close that gap.
from
$4,400
per person
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