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Nakasendo Way, Japan - 2026 Active Adventure
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Nakasendo Way, Japan – 2026 Active Adventure

The 500km long Nakasendo Way in Japan (literally meaning the ‘Middle Mountain Way’) has become one of Japan’s most famous and popular hiking routes. The walk makes its way over ancient paved paths, through well-preserved authentic Japanese towns , via cypress and cedar forest, and peaceful rural Japanese scenery. Shrines and waterfalls dot the landscape as you make your way through the Kiso Valley, wedged between the sacred mountain of Mount Ontake and Mount Komagatake.

The walk was developed in the Edo period (1603-1868) and was used by feudal lords, samurai and merchants to provide access between Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo). There are 69 ‘post towns’ or resting places en route, where you can stay in traditional ryokan inns and bathe in hot springs. The itinerary allows you to walk the Nakasendo with options to shorten some days if you wish.

Highlights

  • Walk pack free on well-graded ancient trails, with superb views, through beautiful Japanese forest
  • Experience historically significant post towns
  • Soak up Japanese culture, passing rice paddies, Japanese gardens and traditional shops
  • Pass through iconic Japanese red torii gates
  • Visit the impressive Karasawa waterfall
  • 7 nights accommodation in a family-run or small traditional Japanese Minshuku or Ryokan, some with onsens
  • Daily Japanese breakfasts and dinners mostly served in elegant tatami mat settings
  • 5 nights exploring Tokyo at your own pace

$5,255.00

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Course Description

Tentative Japan Dates (will change if unavailable at time of booking): Sunday 20th September 2026 – Friday 2nd October 2026

12 Week Training Program will start 8am Saturdays from 4th July 2026 and run for 12 consecutive weeks.

$1000 deposit due 1st October 2025 – Balance due 1st May 2026

PAY DEPOSIT AND 12 X $357 FORTNIGHTLY DEBITS HERE (click on text!)

INCLUDES:

  • 8 Days Self Guided walking of the Nakasendo Way, including interactive maps, history, and other interesting information.
  • 7 nights in traditional Japanese tea houses
  • Breakfasts and Dinners while hiking (7)
  • Luggage transfers
  • Return train tickets from Tokyo
  • 5 nights in Tokyo (2 before the start of the trail and 3 at the end)
  • 12 Weeks Hiking Group, including training plan, coaching calls, and one weekend’s accommodation on an overnight adventure.

EXCLUDES:

  • Flights
  • Transfers from the airport to the hotel (and return)
  • Transfers from the hotel to the train station (and return)
  • Alcohol
  • Lunches and snacks during hiking
  • Meals while in Tokyo

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