Japan
- Location
- Japan, Asia
- Guided Dates
- April 1-12, 8-19, 15-26
May 6-17
July 15-26
August 12-23
October 7-18, 21-1Nov - Trip Duration
- 12 days/11 nights
- Cost
- $4350
- Guide Type
- Escorted
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trip Includes
- Accommodations, most meals, internal transfers and guide services
- Start Location
- Tokyo
- End Location
- Kyoto
- Trip Reservation
We start up our journey in bustling Tokyo, with visits to the Imperial Palace and the Grand Meiji Shrine.
Then over the next few days we follow in the footsteps of shoguns, samurai and merchants who once traveled on foot or horseback on a network of ancient “kaido,” or trails, linking the Imperial capital and the villages of the Kiso Valley. We will stay in a “shukubo”, temple lodgings, and enjoy the famous vegetarian fare of our Buddhist hosts. Along the route we will enjoy the hospitality of villagers staying in traditional guesthouses. The Nakasendo trail is one of Japan’s principal trade routes in times of old. Today is remains one of the best hiking trails in the country with its wonderfully preserved villages along our route.
Your journey ends in today’s cultural capital of Kyoto, home of many UNESCO World Heritage sites, where we visit the Golden Pavilion which was built by the Ashikaga Shogun at the end of the 14th century. We take the time to walk the famous Philosopher’s Path lined with cherry trees, and take in the rich culture of Japan.
An adventure of a lifetime!
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