Journey to the Past: Customize Your Nakasendo Hike (with guide and car)

Embark on a special journey along the Nakasendo Trail (also known as the Samurai Trail for its regular use by Shogun rulers traveling with samurai guards) tailor-made just for you. From giant working waterwheels, to traditional wooden townscapes of post towns dotted with radiant seasonal flowers, to cobbled stone pavements surrounded by massive centuries-old cedar trees, step back in time on a path filled with history, culture, and nature with great ease, traveling on foot and by car as a knowledgeable accompanying guide takes you far beyond the pages of a travelogue. The high degree of flexibility available on this tour means that you are free to adjust the length of the schedule within a range of 5.5 hours to 8.5 hours to your liking. Whether you prefer to take time to slowly soak in the Edo atmosphere or cut through different areas at a quicker pace – the choice is yours. You can even customize the direction of the course to fit the rest of your Japan travel plans. Walk the Samurai Trail, your way. 

From AUD $722

Highlights

  • A fascinating trip down the historical Samurai Trail custom-made just for you.​ Pick and choose the post towns you want to visit, creating your very own path along this ancient route filled with multitudes to be discovered. ​

  • Travel in comfort with the chartered car service.​ Enjoy your travels to the fullest with convenient, smooth and efficient transportation even over long and steep distances.​

  • High degree of time flexibility.​ Your itinerary can be adjusted within the ranges of 5 hours 30 minutes and 8 hours 30 minutes to suit your preference. Whether it's taking things at a leisurely pace or traveling as efficiently as possible, you get to freely decide what's best for your journey.

  • Enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere retained from the days of olden Japan to the fullest.​ Make your way back in time to the Edo Period through a path of your creation along the Nakasendo Trail, with post towns like Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Ochiai-juku, Nakatsugawa-juku, and much more, each having something uniquely different to offer.​

  • Duration

    5 hour 30 minutes（8 hour 30 minutes)

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • English-speaking guide, chartered car service.

  • Reference price for 5hr 30mins. A separate quotation is required for time extensions.

  • Lunch expenses not included.

  • Entrance fees are quoted separately if required for a customized itinerary.

  • Parking fees vary depending on the itinerary.

What is not included

  • Lunch Fee

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

JR Nakatsugawa Station

Start time

09:00:00

End point

JR Nakatsugawa Station

What To Expect

Embark on your own historical adventure along the ancient Nakasendo Trail, a custom-made Samurai Trail tour that gives you the freedom to choose your path through beautifully preserved Edo-period post towns like Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Ochiai-juku, and Nakatsugawa-juku. Forget the stress of public transport; our comfortable chartered car service ensures a smooth and efficient journey, allowing you to maximize your time exploring Japan's stunning atmosphere and historic sites. With a flexible itinerary ranging from 5.5 to 8.5 hours, you have complete control to set your own pace, whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through ancient streets or a more efficient, action-packed day. This exclusive, personalized tour is your gateway to discovering the hidden beauty and rich history of old Japan, all on your terms.

Schedule

・9:00 - Meet up and depart with guide at Nakatsugawa Station​
　Nakatsugawa Station → Tsumago Area (About 40 mins by chartered car)​
　Tsumago-juku​
　Otsumago​
　Magome-juku​
　Ochiai Cobblestone Path​
　Nakatsugawa-juku Old Official Bulletin Board​
・14:30 ～ 17:30 – Dispersal at Nakatsugawa Station​

*This itinerary is an example























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    • Availability: 2025/4/1~2026/3/31

    • Number of Participants 2 to 6 people

    • Arrival and departure points can be customized depending on the location of your accomodation. ​Please request for specific locations eg. from Nagiso Station, etc.

    • The length of your travel itinerary with a guide and chartered car service can be adjusted from any amount of time between 5 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. ​

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