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1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail

Step into the past and experience life in rural Japan as you hike the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku. This scenic section of the Nakasendo trail is brimming with lush forests, crystal-clear streams, and remote mountain villages—which have remained relatively untouched by the modern world. Your experienced, English-speaking guide will lead you through the historic post town of Tsumago, along the 8 km Nakasendo trail, past waterfalls and wildlife, and into the stunning post …

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Step into the Past on the Nakasendo

Stretch your legs and breathe in fresh mountain air on the Nakasendo Trail in this unforgettable tour. Starting from Matsumoto City, our private tour bus will take you to the romantic post town of Tsumago, with a stop at a fascinating Japanese Michi-no-Eki (Road-side Service Area) along the way to purchase refreshments in preparation for the trail. After exploring the town of Tsumago with your guide, the 8-km scenic walk from Tsumago to Magome will …

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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Experience Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku

Defined by its mountains and natural landscapes, Central Japan is the literal heartland of this beautiful country and a road less travelled by many international visitors. This engaging one-day tour takes you to Matsumoto Castle – one of the few remaining original castles in Japan and a registered National Treasure – before heading to the beautifully preserved, 1-km long post town known as Narai-juku, located on the Nakasendo road. Led by a locally-based guide and …

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[START FROM NAGOYA] Rural Japan in Magome & the Kiso Valley Private Tour

Escape to the mountains and enjoy a refreshing getaway through Japan’s picturesque Kiso Valley as you tour historic villages and embrace local traditions on this day trip from Nagoya. Stroll down the streets of Magome-juku a post town on the Nakasendo trail, learn Japanese calligraphy in a historic temple, and dine on a wide array of dishes at a farm-to-table buffet. Relax and recharge in the charming countryside villages of Central Japan as you are …

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Where To Stay In The Kiso Valley & Nakasendo?

Most famous for the historic Nakasendo and its beautifully preserved "post" towns, the Kiso Valley is blessed with some of Central Japan’s most beautiful natural landscapes and cultural sites. The region is home to pristine forests, emerald rivers and waterfalls, and an undulating landscape of mountains and ravines rising to the brooding summit of Mount Ontake – Japan’s second tallest volcano. On this page you will find the following information: -- Where is the Kiso …

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