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Japan Kyoto to Tokyo Walking

Tour, Escorted tour
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This enchanting journey through Japan combines stunning vigorous walks with timeless tradition. Beginning in the old imperial city of Kyoto and ending in modern Tokyo, follow the historic Nakasendo Way, a network of ancient trade routes once used to travel between these important cities. By way of temples, shrines, and hamlets, take in ethereal landscapes of lush gardens, misty forests and possibly cherry blossoms. Along the way, enjoy generous Japanese hospitality in a shukubo (temple lodging) and family-run inns, and the contrasts between old and new in this magical land.

Highlights:
  • Explore Kyoto's ancient temples, UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji, and the bamboo forest of Arashiyama
  • Journey to Nara's Todai-ji, scenic and sacred Mount Koya, and electric Tokyo
  • Follow shoguns' shadows along the spectacular Nakasendo Way through medieval towns, lush valleys, and misty forests

Important Trip Details:
Moderately paced hikes of up to nine miles a day through the Japanese countryside, visiting villages, temples, and artisan workshops. Plus two days of extensive city walking and cultural touring, linked by scenic train rides.

Minimum Age: 12

Interests
  • Adventure and Active
About MT Sobek
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This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.

To feed your spirit of adventure, Mountain Travel Sobek offers a wide range of unique and perfectly paced itineraries led by incredible local guides. We keep groups small, usually fewer than 10 people, and seek out great food and characterful accommodations everywhere we go. Beyond the seamless logistics and careful attention to detail, our aim is to create a space for truly special moments in unforgettable places.

We are the Adventure Company—come explore with us.

Apr 06, 2025 through
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 7:00 PM
10 Nights from CALL
Mar 30, 2025 through
Apr 09, 2025
Mar 26, 2025 7:00 PM
10 Nights from CALL
Apr 15, 2025 through
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 7:00 PM
10 Nights from CALL

Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Arrive in Kyoto
2 Explore Kyoto’s Magnificent Temples & Gardens
3 Travel the Scenic Nankai Railway and Follow the Pilgrim’s Trail to Mount Koya
4 Ride the Train to Nara
5 Explore Nara and the Kiso Valley
6 Discover Magome & Hike a Forested Trail to Tsumago
7 Follow the Old Nakasendo from Tsumago to Nenoue Toge
8 Climb to Torii Pass & Explore Narai-juku Village
9 Walk the Nakasendo from Narai to Hirasawa, Transfer to Tokyo
10 Tour Tokyo’s Top Sights
11 Depart from Tokyo
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.