Kiso Valley Tours & Holidays
Kiso Valley Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
A quaint little town on the historic Edo Period Nakasendo highway surrounded by the Kiso Valley. Although bigger than many of the other post-stations, the atmosphere of the town remains quiet and tranquil, perfect for relaxing in one of the handful of traditional Japanese onsen accommodations. Historically the town was famous as an important check point for those travelling on the Nakasendo and the Fukushima Sekisho-ato, a reconstruction of the checkpoint where travellers where checked and searched ...
A quaint little town on the historic Edo Period Nakasendo highway surrounded by the Kiso Valley. Although bigger than many of the other post-stations, the atmosphere of the town remains quiet and tranquil, perfect for relaxing in one of the handful of traditional Japanese onsen accommodations. Historically the town was famous as an important check point for those travelling on the Nakasendo and the Fukushima Sekisho-ato, a reconstruction of the checkpoint where travellers where checked and searched before being allowed to continue their journey. Many of the old town’s original, wooden structures and buildings remain and have been converted into local restaurants, cafes and shops. Many ashiyu (onsen foot baths) and soba restaurants, a speciality of the Kiso Valley can be found around town.
Best experiences

Walk the ancient Nakasendo Trail
Journey through time along a famous section of the Nakasendo Trail. Walk through pristine forests and enjoy the tranquillity of the Japanese countryside passing atmospheric post villages with well-preserved period buildings.
Delight in soba noodle making
Meet the chef who will guide you through your soba-uchi class and learn about the art of noodle making and why the Kiso Valley is famous for its noodles. Then roll up your sleeves and try making your own before tucking into this quintessential local staple.