Destinations on the tour
Nagoya>Magome>Tsumago>Kiso Valley>Narai-juku
Nakasendo 3 Day Walking Experience - Fully Guided is a 3-day guided short-stay experience exploring Nagoya, Magome, Tsumago, Kiso Valley, Narai-juku. The program is designed to introduce the destination through a practical mix of guided sightseeing, local experiences and well-planned travel between each stop. * 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.
Tour highlights include Ryokan Stay, where you can 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, where you can hike along a beautifully preserved hillside post town with cobblestone streets, wooden inns, and panoramic mountain views; Tsumago-juku, where you can one of Japan’s best-preserved Edo-period towns, completely free of modern signage and power lines. Selected departure dates are published separately, making it easy to compare the available travel periods with your preferred plans.
What’s included in the tour
Accommodation
2 nights Traditional ryokan accommodation, daily breakfast and Japanese dinners
Meals
Traditional Japanese Dinners
Transport
All transportation throughout the journey is included, with seamless travel by express train, local train, bus and private taxi transfers between Nagoya, the Kiso Valley and Narai, ensuring a fully supported and stress-free walking experience.
Dedicated English Speaking Guide
Fully guided private walking experience
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
Tour Itinerary
