In this tour, you will meet artisans who are struggling to pass on the traditional crafts of the Kiso and Ina valleys to future generations, and experience the making of handicrafts that have been handed down in the two valleys. This tour is recommended for visitors seeking to experience the unique handicrafts of the regions of Japan and meet the craftspeople who make them. EIn this tour, you will meet artisans who are struggling to pass on the traditional crafts of the Kiso and Ina valleys to future generations, and experience the making of handicrafts that have been handed down in the two valleys. This tour is recommended for visitors seeking to experience the unique handicrafts of the regions of Japan and meet the craftspeople who make them. Enjoy a relaxing evening stay in one of the high-quality local hot springs. njoy a relaxing evening stay in one of the high-quality local hot springs.
Handicrafts you will encounter on this tour:
Ina Valley North
Ina-tsumugi Pongee designated as a traditional handicraft of Japan.
Ina Valley South
Hisakata Washi (Japanese paper), Iida Mizuhiki, designated as a traditional craft of Nagano Prefecture.
Kiso Valley
Araragi Hinoki-gasa (Japanese cypress hat) designated as a traditional handicraft of Japan.
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A special 4-day/3-night tour that includes the world-famous Nakasendo Walk (Magome – Tsumago) and various other unique and exciting tours! From local food to local traditional handicraft, and cycling in Kiso and Ina Valleys. Each evening, relax and unwind in onsen hot springs!
Day 1
Hike the Nakasendo (Magome - Tsumago) - An ancient mountain road which once connected Kyoto and Tokyo.
Day 2
Hike the Chuma Kaido - A rural ancient trade route through central Japan. Meet the locals and learn how to make their traditional cuisine.
Day 3
A kimono silk weaving factory tour/experience & the Komagame Ropeway/walk around the Senjojiki Curl - Meet the artisans making Ina Tsumugi Pongee, a luxurious silk from the Ina Valley and designated Japanese traditional craft. Try weaving with your own hands and then enjoy astonishing views of the Senjojiki Cirque.
Day 4
E-bike cycling on the Phantom Nakasendo - Cycle on a section of the original Nakasendo which closed after only 15 years of use. Ryohei Oguchi, an accomplished round-the-world cyclist will be your Japanese guide (he will be accompanied with English guide).
The tour will end at Narai-juku on the Nakasendo.
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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 meandering trail used as a subroute for the Nakasendo when the main trail was damaged by natural disasters.
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.
For more information, please contact us at the details below.
A special 4-day/3-night tour that includes the world-famous Nakasendo (Tsumago – Magome) and other unique, yet undiscovered trails in Kiso & Ina Valleys on different days. Each evening, relax and unwind in onsen hot springs!
Day 1
Hike the Nakasendo (Magome - Tsumago) - An ancient mountain road which once connected Kyoto and Tokyo.
Day 2
Hike the Seinaiji Kaido - A beautiful ancient forest trail that connected Tsumago with the city of Iida in Ina Valley.
Day 3
Hike the Chuma Kaido - A rural ancient trade route through central Japan. Meet the locals and learn how to make their traditional cuisine.
Day 4
Walk around the Senjojiki Cirque - Ride the Komagatake Ropeway, the highest (difference in elevation) ropeway in Japan and enjoy astonish views of the Senjojiki Cirque.
For more information, please contact us at the details below.
A special 4-day/3-night tour that includes the world-famous Nakasendo (Magome – Tsumago) and 3 other unique, undiscovered trails in the Kiso Valley & Ina Valley. Each evening, relax and unwind in onsen hot springs!
Day 1
Hike the Nakasendo (Magome - Tsumago) - An ancient mountain road which once connected Kyoto and Tokyo.
Day 2
Hike the Seinaiji Kaido - A beautiful ancient forest trail that connected Tsumago with the city of Iida in Ina Valley.
Day 3
Hike the Chuma Kaido - A rural ancient trade route through central Japan. Meet the locals and learn how to make their traditional cuisine.
Day 4
Hike the Tosando - A stunning mountain hike on one of Japan’s oldest official roads from Sonohara to Kowashimizu Trailhead via the Misaka Pass (altitude 1,569m).
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