Destinations on the tour
Nagoya>Magome>Tsumago>Kiso Valley>Narai-juku>Nagoya
Pricing
* 4–6 guests: from $2,249 per person
* 3 guests: from $2,499 per person
* 2 guests: from $3,099 per person
Rates subject to availability and seasonal variation.
Step into old Japan on a fully guided private walking journey along the legendary Nakasendo Trail.
Once travelled by samurai, merchants and feudal lords between Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo), the Nakasendo today offers one of Japan’s most scenic and culturally rich walking experiences. This guided tour combines immersive hiking, expert storytelling, and seamless logistics through the beautiful Kiso Valley and historic post towns.
Perfect for travellers who want a deeper cultural understanding and the ease of a fully supported journey, this private experience includes a professional English-speaking guide throughout.
Important Information
Moderate fitness required (up to 5 hours walking per day)
Flexible walking pace with guide support
Luggage forwarding recommended for comfort
Private touring experience (no mixed groups)
Tour ends in Narai or continues to Nagoya by rail
What’s included in the tour
Accommodation
2 nights traditional ryokan accommodation with breakfast
Meals
Traditional Japanese Dinners
Transport
All transportation during the tour is included, including express trains, local rail, buses and private transfers between walking sections.
English speaking guide
Private English-speaking guide throughout the entire journey
Tour Highlights
Ryokan Stay
Stay in traditional ryokan accommodation along the Nakasendo Trail and experience authentic Japanese hospitality at its finest. Featuring tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and beautifully prepared Japanese meals, ryokans offer a peaceful and immersive cultural stay that reflects the timeless charm of old Japan
Magome-juku
Hike along a beautifully preserved hillside post town with cobblestone streets, wooden inns, and panoramic mountain views
Tsumago-juku
One of Japan’s best-preserved Edo-period towns, completely free of modern signage and power lines
Tour Map & Dates
Departure Dates
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