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5 DAYS 3 DAYS SELF‐GUIDED WALK
2 NIGHTS TRADITIONAL MINSHUKU 2 NIGHTS HOTEL
4 BREAKFASTS AND 4 DINNERS
5 DAYS 5 DAYS SELF‐GUIDED WALK
2 NIGHTS TRADITIONAL MINSHUKU 2 NIGHTS RYOKAN
4 BREAKFASTS AND 4 DINNERS
IMAGE: Walking the Nakasendo Way from Tsumago to Magome
hike japan's ancient capitals
nakasendo way self‐guided
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a self‐guided hike on the ancient route between the old and new capitals of japan, the nakasendo way
a self guided hike to explore the scenic surrounds of asuka and historic nara
highlights
• Explore the scenic village of Asuka and take in its wonderful terraced rice fields
• Hike the cultural Asuka Monuments route and the forested nature trail to Tanzan Shrine
• Walk along the historic Yamanobe‐no‐michi and Yagyu Kaido trails near Nara at your own pace
• Marvel at the historic treasures of the ancient capital of Nara
• Stay at memorable Minshuku (Japanese guesthouses) and friendly family homestays
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Train from Kyoto or Osaka to Asuka, monuments walk (~9km) 2 | Walk Asuka trail to Tanzan Shrine (~13km)
3 | Hike the Yamanobe no Michi in Nara (~16km) 4 | Hike the Yagyu Kaido in Nara (~12km) 5 | Sightseeing in Nara, train to Kyoto or Osaka, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 2 nights traditional minshuku on twinshare basis • 2 nights hotel on twinshare basis TRANSPORT: local transportation
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highlights
• Wander through the lovely, historic Nakasendo post towns
• Hike along forest trails in picturesque Kiso Valley & Karuizawa
• See Matsumoto castle, one of Japan's best historic castles
• Stay in traditional ryokans and minshukus
• Walk the original ancient route self‐guided
• Enjoy wonderful Japanese cuisine • Gain insight into Japanese
culture and history
• Bathe in the thermal waters at a hot‐spring Ryokan
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Tokyo or Kyoto, train to Nakatsugawa, walk from Magome to Tsumago (8.3km) 2 | Walk to Nojiri, train to Kiso Fukushima (18.4km or 3.7km) 3 | Train from Kiso Fukushimato Yabuara, walk the Nakasendo Trail to Narai (6.2km) 4 | Walk from Narai to Kiso Hirasawa (2.5km) 5 | Hike from Karuizawa to Yokokawa (16.7km or 13.4km), train to Tokyo, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 2 nights traditional minshuku on twinshare basis • 2 nights
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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TRIP CODE: NT5
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ryokan on twinshare basis TRANSPORT: local transportation as listed in itinerary PLUS: information pack including route notes and topographical maps per room booked • luggage transfers as listed in itinerary • local support by telephone
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