15 Best Kiso Valley Tours

“A truly excellent experience, you can really feel the atmosphere of the Edo period.”

“We went in the summer, and the weather was very hot. Our tour guide mentioned that Ena Gorge and Akita are beautiful in autumn with their maple leaves. Public transportation to Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku has limited hours, so joining a day tour is very convenient.…”

“Our tour guide, Shu Yue, was cheerful and lively, and she did an excellent job explaining history. She shared many delicious foods and fun places with us. The itinerary was not rushed and very comfortable. 😀”

“The itinerary wasn't too rushed, and the pre-tour briefing allowed everyone to choose their sightseeing order. However, summer was too hot; in the future, I'll choose spring, autumn, or winter to avoid the summer heat.”

“One of the best if not the best tour I've taken in Japan. The tour is designed for small groups - in our case it was only myself, another solo traveler and our guide Kim. We were driven from Nagoya station by Umemetsu-san who also…”

“I think the trip was great, Magome Juku was a little long of a stay.”

“A nice way to explore the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago to Magome. We started our journey from Matsumoto by a private bus van to Tsumago - which has buildings dating back to the 17th century. Our guides, Kim and Hemi took us throRead more”

“This was a truly amazing experience that I would recommend to any and everyone. Our tour guide Matt was knowledgeable about the history of the Nakasendo trail and the area in general. He customized our tour to ensure we wRead more”

“It was a great trip! Weather was cooperating. Beautiful ride on a very comfortable bus. First we visited Matsumoto castle and then drove up through Kiso valley up to Nakasendo trail town of Narai-juku. Both places gives you a very good look at Read more”

“A much more strenuous visit than expected! 😂 If you have difficulty walking, I'll be honest, I advise against it, because the climb on Nakasendo is unforgiving-my legs are still sore! Otherwise, from Inuyama to Tsumago-juku, the landscapes are magnificent and breathtaking! If you're lucky…”

“We had an amazing time, we really enjoyed the hiking. Our guides’ explanation was precious and clear. We were a small group and this also helped us to enjoy this trip. We were a family of three with a 2yo baby, the trail is feasible…”

“Kazuo was an excellent tour guide who was very considerate of our needs. He was patient as we asked many questions and enhanced our experience with his knowledge. The walk through nature and an amazing historical area should not be missed!”

“The walk was scenic, somewhat challenging uphill, but enjoyable. Need to have medium fitness level. Our guide was excellent, not only about the tour, but also gave us a flavour of what is he like to live in Japan, in terms of culture, economics and…”

“This was a wonderful tour of a lovely part of the Nakasendo Way in mid-November. I opted for the private tour to ensure it would happen on a particular day (weather permitting) rather than risk rescheduling due to not meeting the minimum nRead more”

“Punctual, good driving and nice tour guide.”