How many days do you need in Tsumago, Kiso-Fukushima, Narai & Karuizawa?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Tsumago, Kiso-Fukushima, Narai, and Karuizawa combined
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Tokyo and Kyoto
How Many Days to Spend in Japan
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Recommended Itineraries for Tsumago, Kiso-Fukushima, Narai & Karuizawa
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Magome, Hike to Tsumago | Tsumago |
| Day 2 | Hike from Tsumago to Nojiri | Kiso-Fukushima |
| Day 3 | Hike from Yabuhara to Narai | Narai |
| Day 4 | Hike from Narai to Karuizawa | Karuizawa |
| Day 5 | Hike from Karuizawa to Yokokawa, Depart |
Step back in time and immerse yourself in nature on this five-day hiking trip along the historic Nakasendo Trail. Feudal lords and samurai once walked this mountain path connecting Kyoto and Tokyo, stopping to rest in historic jukus, or Edo-era post towns, each night. You'll follow in their footsteps as you trek through picturesque valleys, explore idyllic villages, sleep in traditional inns, and relax in the thermal waters of hot springs along the hike. Read more
Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Tokyo & Kyoto
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kyoto, Explore | Kyoto |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing in Kyoto with a Private Guide | Kyoto |
| Day 3 | Sightseeing in Kyoto with a Private Guide | Kyoto |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Magome, Hike to Tsumago | Tsumago |
| Day 5 | Hike from Tsumago to Nojiri | Kiso-Fukushima |
| Day 6 | Hike from Yabuhara to Narai | Narai |
| Day 7 | Hike from Narai to Karuizawa | Karuizawa |
| Day 8 | Hike from Karuizawa to Yokokawa, Transfer to Tokyo | Tokyo |
| Day 9 | Sightseeing in Tokyo with a Private Guide | Tokyo |
| Day 10 | Depart Tokyo |
Walk through time on this 10-day Japan tour. The highlight of this journey is a self-guided walk on the Nakasendo Trail, a historic walking route that's part of feudal Japan's original network of highways. Historically, travelers on the mountain path between Kyoto and Tokyo took several days to travel the distance, staying overnight in jukus. You'll retrace their footsteps as you meander through serene forests, dip in thermal springs, and rest in local inns by night, taking time to explore the vibrant cities of Kyoto and Tokyo at the start and end of the trip. Read more
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