Higashi Mino Area Nakasendo Trail: 2-Day Journey from Nagoya

Nakasendo

The Nakasendo Trail serves as a historical pathway linking Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto, traditionally traversed by Samurai. This trail preserves the essence of ancient times and offers hikers a chance to embark on a samurai-like adventure, making it a favored destination for international visitors!

Mitake-juku

The town's landscape continues to showcase significant remnants of its history, including the remains of the main inn and the traditional bamboo merchant houses.

• Mimi (ear) - Jinja shrine
  This unusual shrine is situated on a rocky mountain along the Nakasendo route and is believed to possess healing powers for ear ailments.
• Ushi-no-hanakake (ox's nose is scraped off) slope
  This slope, hewn from the bedrock, is so steep that it is said the noses of oxen and horses traveling the Nakasendo would get scraped.
• Uto Slope's stone pavement
  The term "Uto" translates to "sing a song". This name originated from a weary traveler who, while ascending from Ushi-no-hanakake slope to this incline, sang to alleviate his fatigue.

Hosokute-juku

• Bato kannon (horse-headed kannon)'s stone cave in Hosokute
  Commonly referred to as the "99,000-days kannon," visiting on kannon day is said to bestow 99,000 blessings.
• Benten Pond
  Benten, the goddess of various blessings like fortune, art, and education, has a stone cave dedicated to her on a small island. The Benten statue here is a standing figure with eight arms!
• Biwa Pass's stone pavement
  Biwa-toge, at 557.1m above sea level, stands as the highest point in the Mino Province of the Nakasendo, located between Hosokute and Okute post towns. It features the longest original stone-paved path from the Edo period, guiding you through a serene forest on a journey back in time.

Okute-juku

• Marumori (former Morioka Noriyuki's family residence)
  Constructed towards the end of the Edo period, this residence maintains its traditional Edo machiya style (Edo townhouse), reflecting the ambiance of a prosperous inn and merchant house from that era.

Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Nagoya to Nakasendo
• Number of days of travel: 2 Day
• Means of transportation: local train
• Meal(s): breakfast×1, lunch×2, dinner×1
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 1
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team
Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416
Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429
Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Contact Information

Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team
Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416
Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Kaku Imamura
*The Tour Operations Manager oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your arrangements. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please reach out to the aforementioned Tour Operations Manager.

Please review and comprehend the Terms and conditions below.
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Highlights

• Enjoy a pleasant journey along the Nakasendo Trail
• Your guide will share insights about the history of Nakasendo, Mitake, Hosokute, and Okute.
• Discover Japanese architecture, shrines, and historical landmarks, including ancient structures and scenic nature like waterfalls during this tour.

Itinerary

• Meet at Nagoya Station
• Meitetsu Nagoya Station⇒Meitetsu Mitake Station(Train/ about 80min)
• Walking through the Nakasendo post town of Mitake-juku
• Lunch at Restaurant Uokuni
• Stroll through the old Nakasendo trail; Mitake-juku
• Check in to the hotel
• Stroll through the Oniiwa park (upon request)
• Dinner at Hotel
• Depart for the entrance to the old Nakasendo road by hotel shuttle bus (Bus/15 mins)
• Stroll through the old Nakasendo trail; Mitake-juku⇒Hosokute-juku⇒Ōkute-juku
• Lunch at SEIGAISO
• Stroll through the Ryugin-no-mori; Ryugin Lake⇒Ryugin Falls⇒Mizunami City Nature Center
• JR Kamado Station⇒JR Nagoya Station (Train/about 70min)

Price Details

Included

• English guide
• Round-trip transportation
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Customer Guidelines:

1. This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.

1. Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.

1. Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.

1. The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.

1. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

1. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

1. Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.

・Please store large suitcases in lockers at Nagoya Station or similar facilities and join us with only a light bag for one night.

・Since it's a long walk, keep your luggage to a minimum.

・The visit locations may change depending on the situation on the day.

・Comfortable walking shoes and temperature-adjustable clothing recommended

Various times and checkpoints are approximate; may be skipped based on judgment on the day.

Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Purchase Notice

• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
• You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
• If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
• You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
• If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
• This tour is closed during the winter season (November to March).

・Please store large suitcases in lockers at Nagoya Station or similar facilities and join us with only a light bag for one night.

・Since it's a long walk, keep your luggage to a minimum.

・If delivery is required for your suitcases, please inform us in advance as we can arrange it for a fee.

・The visit locations may change depending on the situation on the day.

・Comfortable walking shoes and temperature-adjustable clothing recommended

Various times and checkpoints are approximate; may be skipped based on judgment on the day.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee