Duration
2 days 1 night
Availability
Mid-April ~ Mid-October
Price: ¥ 76,000 above
（tax included）
Story
Great for those looking to experience an “unknown route” just a step away from Kiso! The path out of the Kiso Valley to Okaya, via the Ushikubi Pass, the Ina Valley and the Ono Pass, was the original Nakasendo. The path was initially cleared in 1601, but due to the difficulty of travelling two mountain passes, it closed after just 15 years was was spurned in favour of the current Nakasendo. In its heyday, many travelers and horses traversed this path, carrying wood from Kiso to Ina, and rice from Ina to Kiso. Now, traces of the path are scarce and it is known by only a handful of people. This tour takes in part of the original Nakasendo, starting at Narai-juku in Kiso, then on to Kawashima and Tatsuno area in Ina Valley. Ina Valley, Ono-juku, and concluding at Tatsuno Town in the Ina Valley.This tour allows you to indulge in the history and romance of the original Nakasendo as well as in wonderful scenery of Japanese satoyama. Enjoy a good combination of cycling and trekking! The journey is lead by a Tatsuno local, Ryohei Oguchi, a round-the-world cyclist.
Price Per Person
86,000JPY ~ / person for 4 ppl
81,000JPY ~ / person for 5 ~ 6 ppl
76,000JPY ~ / person for 7 ~ 10 ppl
Clothing/Wha to bring
- Clothing and shoes you can move in
- Rain gear (full set recommended)
- Soft drink (about 1 liter / day)
- Snack (optional)
Customer Review
It is a perfect combination of cycling and trekking mixed with the guide’s explanations of culture and history.
Included in the fee
- Guide fee
- Translator fee
- Hot coffee/tea with local snacks on Day 1
- Accommodation (1 night)
- Meals (1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner)
- All travel from tour start point to finish point
Not included in the fee
- Transportation to tour start point and from finish point
- Insurance (please purchase travel insurance in your own country)
- Anything else not specified
(The bank transaction fee shall be covered by the customer)
Language
English
Duration
2 days 1 night
Age / Height:
18 ~ 65 yrs old
Meeting Point
Narai Kiso-no-Ohashi Michi no Eki (Roadside Station)
(3 minutes’ walk from JR Narai Station on JR Chuohonsen Line)
Disbanding Point
GRAV BICYCLE STATION
(7 minutes’ walk to JR Tatsuno Station on JR Iida Line)
Program Availability
Mid-April ~ Mid-October
Participants
4 – 10 people
Application Deadline
30 days in advance
Agent Name
Myoko Tourism Managemnt
Itinerary
Day 1
- Experience the hinoki cypress forest path, historical milestone markers, Hayagrīva stones, tiny villages, an original post town and more.
- A nice balance of cycling and walking to fully experience the rural sights of Japan’s forested mountain areas.
- Lunch is a soup set, full of local ingredients, served fresh from a kitchen car.
- Breaks for coffee, tea and local snacks.
| 9:00 | Meet at Narai Kiso-no-Ohashi Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) |
| 9:00~9:15 | Briefing, start riding |
| 9:15~11:00 | Ride (Narai-juku ~ Ushikubi Pass) |
| 11:00~11:45 | Lunch* (Soup set, full of local ingredients,) |
| 11:45~12:15 | Ride (Ushikubi Pass Top ~ Ono-juku) |
| 12:15~13:45 | Visit Ono-juku |
| 13:45~15:00 | Ride (Ono juku ~ Sangun no Tsuji ~ Ono jyuku ~Misawa Milestone, and break |
| 15:10~16:30 | Ride (Misawa Milestone ~ Renei Parkline Place, and break) |
| 16:40~17:00 | Ride (Renei Ohjo Parkline Place ~ Sangun no Tsuji) ~ Tatsuno ~ Kayabuki no Yakata） |
| 17:00 | Check in at Kayabuki no Yakata |
| 18:30 | Dinner* (Japanese Kaiseki Style) |
Meal / Accomodation
Lunch, Dinner
Activity Level
★★★★★
[Distance: 45.6km, Elevation Climb: 836m]
The route is a long ride with climbs and descents. Participants will need a good level of fitness and endurance.
Technical Level
★★★★★
The route includes a long ride on e-bikes with climbs and descents. Some cycling experience is necessary.
Accommodation
| Room type | Shared room with tatami floor (1 ~ 5 ppl / room) (An extra charge for private rooms) |
| Bedding | Japanese futon |
| Air Conditioning | 〇 |
| Access to Wifi and mobile phone | 〇 |
| Washing Facilities | 〇 |
| Other Amenities | Towel , Tooth brush, Yukata |
Day 2
- While riding an e-bike, enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery of Japan and the laid-back lifestyle of the locals. There are also historical Buddhist stone monuments that can be seen.
- Enjoy two short treks: one into Yokokawa Gorge, and the other to “Zero Point”, where the lines of latitude and longitude are integers at their point of intersection.
- Lunch is a large onigiri wrapped in paper-thin wood shavings.
| 7:30 | Breakfast, check out |
| 9:00~9:15 | Briefing at Kayabuki no Yakata, start riding |
| 9:15~9:45 | Ride (Kayabuki no Yakata ~ Jyaishi Camping Site) |
| 10:00~11:30 | Trek (Jyaishi Camping Site ~ Sankyu no Taki Waterfall in Yokokawa Gorge ~ Jyaishi Camping Site) |
| 11:30~12:30 | Lunch* (a large onigiri wrapped in paper-thin wood shaving) |
| 12:30~14:00 | Ride (Kawashima Area, off-road) |
| 14:00~15:15 | Ride (Kawashima Area ~ Tatsuno Area) |
| 15:15~16:00 | Trek to Zero point |
| 16:15~17:00 | Ride (Zero Point ~ Mt. Ohjo) |
| 17:00 | Panorama view of Ina Valley! Even enjoy sunset if weather permits! |
| Peak of Mt. Ohjyo | |
| 17:30~18:30 | Ride (Mt. Ohjyo ~ GRAV BICYCLE STATION) |
| 18:30 | Finish at GRAV BICYCLE STATION (Tatsuno Town) |
Meal / Accomodation
Breakfast, Lunch
Activity Level
★★★★☆
[Distance: 47.8km, Elevation Climb: 998m]
The route includes a long ride on e-bikes with climbs and descents, including about an hour of off-road riding. There are also two short-treks, which will take about 90 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Participants will need a good level of fitness and endurance.
Technical Level
★★★★☆
The route includes a long ride on e-bikes with climbs and descents, including about an hour of off-road riding. Some cycling experience is necessary. The trek features some challenging terrain and steep sections, so please watch your step – some trail experience is also necessary.
Cancellation Policy
■ Fees in case of cancellation on behalf of the customer
- Cancellation on or after the 20th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the tour: 20% of the tour price.
- Cancellation on or after the 7th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the tour: 30% of the tour price.
- Cancellation the day immediately before the starting day of the tour: 40% of the tour price.
- In cases where the contract is cancelled on the starting day of the Tour: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation after the start of the tour or the traveler does not participate in the tour without notice (no show): 100% of the tour price.
■ Cancellation at the discretion of the organizer
- The itinerary may be changed or the tour maybe cancelled after the program has started. In this case, we will pay an indemnity in accordance with the Standard General Conditions of Travel Agency Business, except in a case of force major (natural disaster).
Other
- If you need your luggage transferred from Narai-juku, please consult (shipping fees will apply).
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