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Off the beaten track Japan

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Nakasendo Kumano Kodo Nara & Asuka

Easy/moderate 1 - 6 hours walking per day

Follow in the footsteps of emperors and samurai in this evocative village-to-village walk along the Kiso valley.

Strenuous 2 - 8 hours walking per day

Spectacular village-to-village hiking along an ancient pilgrimage route in the Kii mountains.

Easy, variable options for walking per day

Two-center walking trip with various day-walk options from Nara and the early Japanese capital at Asuka.

3-day option4-day option

4 nights/5 days9 nights/10 days

3-day option4-day option

5 nights/6 days8 nights/ 9 days

3-day option4-day option

6 nights/7 days

 

Route map
Self-guided map

The Nakasendo and Kumano Kodo offer excellent walking and hiking with a historic perspective.
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Our serviceWhat is 'self-guided walking'? It means leaving the hassle of organising your walking trip to us.
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Pack

Our walking pack, personalised for each walker.

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accommodation
Accommodation

Our trips combine stays at small family-run inns, traditional ryokan, hot springs, shukubo (temple lodgings), and modern hotels. Find out more about each.

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hot springs

Onsen

Onsen - as hot springs are known in Japan, are dotted throughout the landscape of Japan, and are one of its best travel experiences. From grand resort hotels to small springs hidden deep in the mountains, onsen will soothe and relax you.

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custom

Custom & private toursWe can create a private tour for groups of friends. Choose one of our itineraries or let us design your own unique journey through Japan. Tours can be fully-guided, or you explore Japan at your own pace with a detailed self-guided itinerary.

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