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    Discover Japan's main island, Honshu, on a private journey incorporating Kyoto, Koyasan and the Kii Mountains, the Nakasendo 'Samurai' Trail and Kiso Valley, and more. Nikko, Mt Fuji and Japan's Northern Alps are also popular Honshu options. Our luxury journeys to Japan combine exclusive nature-based experiences with luxury wilderness lodge accommodation and all transfers for a seamless journey.

    Image credit: Byaku Narai, featured in our signature Nakasendo journey.

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    Nakasendo Samurai Trail Walks and Journeys

    7 Day Private Walk

    7 Day Best of the Nakasendo Trail & Kiso Valley

    Travelling from Kyoto to Tokyo, follow Japan's historic Nakasendo Trail through the mountains and picturesque post-towns of the Kiso Valley

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    10 Day Private Walk

    10 Day Best of the Nakasendo & Japanese Alps

    Explore Japan’s rich culture and alpine landscapes on this private tour combining the best of the Nakasendo Trail with the Kamikochi Valley and Mt Fuji

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    13 Day Private Walk

    13 Day Best of the Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo Trail

    The ultimate Japan walking journey, this private tour combines the highlights of the pilgrim trails of Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo, travelling from Kyoto to Tokyo in luxury comfort

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    Our Favourite places to stay

    Byaku Narai, Kiso Valley
    Perfectly positioned in Narai, one of the Nakasendo trail's best-preserved post-towns, Byaku offers an authentic luxury stay
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    Zenagi Expedition Hotel, Kiso Valley
    Housed within a restored 17th-century kominka farmhouse overlooking the Kiso Valley, Zenagi is an exclusive use villa with in-house chef, sommelier and host offering a truly personalised luxury stay
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    Matsumoto Honbako, Matsumoto
    Matsumoto Honbako is a modern boutique hotel set in the picturesque Asama Onsen neighbourhood of Matsumoto
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    Tobira Onsen Myojinkan, Matsumoto
    Blending Japanese hospitality, modern comforts and fine dining, Tobira Onsen Myojinkan is a Relais and Chateau property nestled in Myojinkan National Park near Matsumoto
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    Feature Experiences in Nakasendo Samurai Trail

    Walk Magome to Tsumago, Nakasendo Trail, Kiso Valley
    Walk Nagiso to Nojiri, Nakasendo Trail, Kiso Valley
    Atera River Gorge Experience, Kiso Valley
    Walk Yabuhara to Narai, Nakasendo Trail, Kiso Valley
    Forest hiking in Myojinkan National Park