Back to Edo

from $5520* | daily departures| price valid until 31 Dec 2023

A popular private tour
Flexible itinerary – choose places and activities each day

This itinerary enables travellers to enjoy the historical and most scenic mountainous terrain in the whole of Japan.

The 8 day tour starts from the ultra-modern Tokyo to Kyoto through the Kiso Valley of Nagano connecting with the old post towns on the former road between both cities used in the Edo period.

This old arterial NAKASENDO path swings by the city of Matsumoto which has a famous castle built in the 16th century. Kisoji is a part of Nakasendo Road connecting Edo (present day Tokyo) and Kyoto for 530km.

Tsumago and Magome are the stage towns on this road. Various elements such as historical, cultural, and natural sites including folklore are inherited along this road, which acts as a meditation between generations.

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Tour Highlights

Plunge into the bustle of Tokyo’s many “downtowns” – each delivering a unique experience: river cruises, palaces, temples, gardens, culture and night-life
Drink in the bracing air of Japan’s Alps as you step back 200 years to explore quaint villages and trails that linked the post towns of Edo-era Japan
Stroll the historical Nakasendo Way, along cobblestone streets and hilly towns renowned for travelers’ comforts

Luxuriate in a traditional ryokan experience at a traditional inn with sumptuous kaiseki dinner feast
Explore a range of day-trip options in Kyoto: temples, geisha district, tea ceremony, sake tour and unparalleled craft shopping
Enjoy a guided tour with a local expert, from whom you’ll gain unique insights and inside tips to make the most of your trip

What’s Included

5 nights accommodation in Western-style hotel
2 nights accommodation in traditional Japanese ryokan (inn)
2 kaiseki dinners and daily breakfast throughout trip
Ordinary class reserved seat train for Tokyo to Matsumoto, Matsumoto to Nakatsugawa to Kyoto
Airport bus from Airport to Tokyo & Airport shuttle van from Kyoto to Kansai Airport
Local transfer and admission fees for guided tours
Luggage transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto (one item per person)
Private tour guide with expertise on itinerary locations

What’s Not Included

Flights – international and domestic
Cost for beverages and meals not included as indicated
Entrance fees to sites not included in the itinerary
Early and late arriving flights (before 8am or after 8pm) may incur a meeting assist fee