May–Jun / Sep–Oct usually bring together more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
JAPAN · ADVENTURE + HERITAGE
JAPAN — NAKASENDO AND JAPANESE ALPS
Travel along the ancient Nakasendo road and discover the Japan of villages and mountains.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMay–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEAdventure + Heritage
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Nagoya → Magome → Tsumago → Matsumoto → Takayama → Kanazawa
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Nagoya Heritage
2Magome historic center
3Tsumago Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Travel along the ancient Nakasendo road and discover the Japan of villages and mountains. The combination of Nagoya and Kanazawa gives the script an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Nagoya
Arrival in Nagoya, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Nagoya.
DAY 2
Nagoya → Magome
Departure from Nagoya towards Magome, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Magome.
DAY 3
Magome — full day
More time in Magome, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Magome.
DAY 4
Magome → Tsumago
The journey leaves Magome and heads to Tsumago, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and everyday life in Tsumago.
DAY 5
Tsumago — landscapes and culture
The day in Tsumago combines Tsumago's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 6
Tsumago → Matsumoto
The route between Tsumago and Matsumoto changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter Matsumoto's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 7
Matsumoto — selected experiences
Staying in Matsumoto continues with Matsumoto's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Matsumoto → Takayama
From Matsumoto to Takayama, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Takayama's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 9
Takayama — local experience
Day in Takayama for monuments, traditions and daily life in Takayama.
DAY 10
Takayama → Kanazawa
Travel from Takayama to Kanazawa. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Kanazawa.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Hiking between old post towns and historic mountain towns. The sequence between Nagoya and Kanazawa gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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