From Tōkyō, visit the 'road through the mountains' once travelled by feudal lords. Stay in traditional country inns, enjoying exquisite regional cuisine and soaking in natural hot springs before ending in Kyōto.
From Tōkyō, visit the 'road through the mountains' once travelled by feudal lords. Stay in traditional country inns, enjoying exquisite regional cuisine and soaking in natural hot springs before ending in Kyōto.
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2025
2026
Departures | |
2025 Mar 25 - 2025 Apr 5 Full | USD 4,785 |
The Nakasendō Trail linked Kyōto to Tōkyō during Japan's feudal period. It was the 'road through the mountains' (as opposed to the Tokaido route, which travelled the Pacific coast) travelled by feudal lords and their retinues, samurai, merchants, and travellers. Along the route were 69 post towns where weary travellers could rest before continuing to the next leg of their journey.
Our journey will start in Tōkyō, known as Edo during Japan's period of rule by the shōgun. We will then spend four days walking along the Nakasendō. By day we will walk along the ancient route as it passes through beautifully preserved villages, and by evening we will stay in traditional country inns, enjoying exquisite regional cuisine prepared from the freshest ingredients, soaking in natural hot springs, and enjoying the warm hospitality of our hosts.
If you would like to experience these magical landscapes covered with snow, we offer a winter version of the Nakasendō Trail here.
Full-time services of an English-speaking tour guide | |
11 nights in hotels and Japanese-style inns | |
Daily breakfast and 7 dinners | |
All transportation between tour locations | |
Entrance to museums, temples, and other sights on the group's itinerary | |
Forwarding of 1 item of luggage on 3 occasions |
Flights | |
Airport transfers | |
Drinks and meals not included in itinerary | |
Entrance fees to museums, temples, etc. not mentioned in the itinerary | |
Single room supplement for solo travellers at hotels |
Tour itineraries are subject to change. We will inform you of any amendments as soon as we become aware of them.