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  • July 30, 2019

    Walk the Nakasendo Trail

    During Japan's Edo Period (1603 to 1868) the Nakasendo was one of five major routes linking Kyoto to the new capital of Tokyo, then called ‘Edo’. Stretching over 500 kilometres between the two cities,...
  • July 20, 2014

    Narai-juku

    Narai-juku is a historic post town - known as 'juku' or 'shukubamachi' - that once serviced a 70km trade route through the Kiso Valley, part of the greater 500km 'Nakasendo Road' that connected Kyoto...
  • July 20, 2014

    Magome-juku

    Magone-juku is a historic post town - known as 'juku' or 'shukubamachi' -  that once serviced a 70km trade route through the Kiso Valley, part of the greater 500km 'Nakasendo Road' that connecte...
  • July 25, 2018

    Tsumago-juku

    Tsumago-juku is a historic post town - known as 'juku' or 'shukubamachi' -  that once serviced a 70km trade route through the Kiso Valley, part of the greater 500km ‘Nakasendo Road’ that connect...
  • April 30, 2019

    Kiso Ontake Mountain Range

    The Kiso Ontake Mountain Range runs through the very center of Japan and dominated by Mount Ontake, Ontake is the second tallest volcano in Japan – behind Fuji - with an elevation of 3,067m. The regio...
  • January 29, 2019

    Mount ‘Ontake Kodo’ Pilgrimage Trails in Kiso Valley

    Part of the wider Kiso Ontake region, Mount Ontake is one of Japan’s most sacred mountains. Having attracted adherents of the ‘Ontake Shinko’ faith for centuries, the pilgrimage trails ascending ...
  • January 29, 2019

    Ontake Ropeway

    Mt. Ontake is the second-highest volcano and 14th highest mountain in Japan at an elevation of 3,067m. The Mt. Ontake ropeway station is located at the 5th climbing station of Mt. Ontake and the rope...
  • January 22, 2019

    Atera Gorge

    The Atera Valley, known as ‘Atera Keikoku’ in Japanese, is known for its pristine beauty and stunning coloured waters. Running approximately 6km in length, the waters of Atera Gorge and nearby Kakizo...
  • January 18, 2019

    Kakizore Gorge

    Carved and created by another stunning river, the Kakizore Gorge is known for its rare beauty, typified by its emerald water and the majestic Ushigataki Falls. Walking trails lead into the valley, fo...