Nakasendo self-guided walking tour 2 days
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Over the course of two days of an easy walk (self-guided tour) along the Nakasendo road and one overnight stay at a Minshuku (family run lodging), immerse yourself in Japan's folkloric landscapes between the villages of Nakatsugawa and Tsumago. During Japan's feudal period (1603-1868), the Nakasendo road was one of the five routes that linked the economic hub, Tokyo, to the imperial capital, Kyoto. Unlike the Tokaido road, which was replaced by today's Shinkansen train, the Nakasendo was saved from rampant modernization and still upholds an old-fashioned charm. Created by general Tokugawa in order to assert his political domination, the route spans a distance of 534 kilometers and includes 69 rest stops. Its name literally means "mountain road" and is a means of communication in case of a large flood on the Tokaido: the coastal road.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear walking shoes
- Detailed walking map (Google Map)
- Local support by telephone
- 1 Japanese breakfast
- 1 night overnight accommodation at family run traditional Japanese inn
- Detailed day-by-day itinerary and directions (PDF)
- 1 Japanese dinner
- Activities entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
- Train tickets according to itinerary (*if NO TRAIN option selected)
- Luggage delivery
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