The Nakasendo and Beyond![Tour No. 2-L-2024]
A Deep Alternative Hiking Exploration of the Kiso Valley
A special 4-day/3-night tour that includes the world-famous Nakasendo (Tsumago - Magome) and other unique, yet undiscovered trails in Kiso Valley! Each evening, relax and unwind in onsen hot springs!
[Day 1] Hike the Ontake Kodo - A pilgrimage trail used by worshippers of the sacred Mount Ontake on route to their holy mountain.
[Day 2] Hike the Yogawa Michi - A rural menadering trail used as a subroute for the Nakasendo when the main trail was damaged by natual distasters.
[Day 3] Hike to the Tadachi Waterfalls - A sacred area of rugged mountains and towering waterfalls. Entry was once forbidden except for in times of draught, when people would climb to pray for rain.
[Day 4] Hike the Nakasendo (Tsumago - Magome) - An ancient mountain road which once connected Kyoto and Tokyo.
Price
A Deep Alternative Hiking Exploration of the Kiso Valley
Per person
| Person for 2 peoples | 302700Yen Single supple +47,900 JPY |
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| Person for 3 peoples | 255000Yen Single supple +47,900 JPY |
| Person for 4 peoples | 222500Yen Single supple +47,900 JPY |
| Person for 5 peoples | 202900Yen Single supple +47,900 JPY |
| Person for 6 peoples | 189700Yen Single supple +47,900 JPY |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2024/5/6(Mon)～2024/11/15(Fri) In response to customer requests, you can set departures within the specified period, excluding specific exclusion days. |
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| Excluded days | Obon Period (the middle of August), Middle of November ~ Early May |
| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Meals (breakfast 3, lunch 4, dinner 3) ・Accommodations (3 nights) ・ English speaking guide fees (4 days) ・Transportations* (private cars, and public transports, and luggage transfer fees) ・* Details are in the Course Details. |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 2 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 6 person/people |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Start Time | 9:20 |
| Tour Time | 4days |
| Reservation Deadline | 3 weeks prior to tour start date. |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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- Tour itinerary -
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9:20 Meet at Kisofukushima Station (JR Chuo Honsen Line) > (private car) > Omata Sanja > [Hike the Ontake Kodo (about 5 hours)] (Lunch: Japanese box lunch) > (private car) > Stay at Tsuta-ya
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8:35 Departure from Tsuta-ya > (walking) > Kisofukushima Station > (public train) > Nojiri Station > [Hike the Yogawa Michi (approx. 6.5 hours) ] (Lunch: Japanese box lunch) > (private car) > Shopping at Kijishi no Sato > (by private car) > Stay at Fuki no Mori
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8:00 Depart from Fuki no Mori > (private car) > Tubukuri Parking Lot > [Hike to the Tadachi Falls (approx. 5.5 hours)] (Lunch: Japanese box lunch) > (private car) > Shopping at Mokujishi no Sato > (private car) > Stay in Fuki no Mori)
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9:15 Depart from Fuki no Mori > (private car) > Tsumago-juku > [Hike the Nakasendo (Tsumago - Magome) (approx. 6.5 hours)] (Lunch: at Juri (steamed rice cooked with Japanese chestnuts)) > Ochiai > (public bus) Arrive and tour ends at Nakatsugawa Station (JR Chuo Honsen Line)
* Guests' large luggage will be transported to the daily inn (or to the end of the tour point on the last day) by private car and luggage transportation service.
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
Kiso Fukushima Station (JR Chuo Line)
- Important Points -
- Please bear the cost of international remittance fees.
- Please purchase travel insurance in your own country.
- Regarding dietary restrictions, allergies, and other special considerations, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
- Accommodations are subject to change. In such cases, we will arrange other accommodations in the similar class.
- We are happy to make tailor-made tours according to your requests. Please feel free to contact us.
- [What to bring]
Clothing and shoes suitable for hiking and matching the weather conditions. Items may include rain gear (coat/pants), backpack, drinks (1 liter/day), trail snacks, gloves, hat, sunglasses, down layers, hiking poles, etc.
- Other -
- 〔Necessary Items on Booking〕
1. Contact information of group representative (e-mail, mobile phone number)
2. Number of participants
3. Preferred date
4. Information for each participant:
(1) name, (2) nationality, (3) gender, (4) date of birth (5) home address, (6) Food allergy and dietary restrictions, other issues that require special considerations (if any)
5. Preferred room configuration
- Cancellation Fee -
In cases where the customer cancels the contract after the contract has been completed, 1 customer will be charged a cancellation fee from their travel fee at the following rates. In cases where multiple people are participating and a portion of the customers cancel their contracts, we will charge the remaining customers a fee based on the difference according to the change in the number of people (around 1 vehicle/1 room per person) using transport and accommodation facilities.
| Cancellation on or after the 20th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the tour | Cancellation on or after the 7th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the tour | Cancellation the day immediately before the starting day of the tour | In cases where the contract is canceled on the starting day of the Tour | Cancellation after the start of the tour or the traveler does not participate in the tour without notice (no show) |
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| 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
Liberta Inc (Heartland Japan)
5-7-25 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo-to 175-0092 Japan
Sales Manager：Nobuko Masuda
Contact Phone Number：TEL: +81-3-6265-3294 FAX: +81-50-3033-9220 E-MAIL: info@heartlandjapan.com
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Plan Contents
Day 1: Hike the Ontake Kodo
A pilgrimage trail used by worshippers of the sacred Mount Ontake on route to their holy mountain.
Day 2: Hike the Yogawa Michi
A rural menadering trail used as a subroute for the Nakasendo when the main trail was damaged by natual distasters.
Day 3: Hike to the Tadachi Waterfalls
A sacred area of rugged mountains and towering waterfalls. Entry was once forbidden except for in times of draught, when people would climb to pray for rain.
Day 4: Hike the Nakasendo (Tsumago - Magome)
An ancient mountain road which once connected Kyoto and Tokyo.