Nakasendo Highlights - 4 Days

This is our second walk with Auswalk & we would highly recommend them. The quality of the accommodation & food on the Nakasendo Way was amazing. Notes were clear & App works very well. The prebooking process was responsive & easy. We plan to use them again.

We loved this walk. We were immersed in the beautiful Japanese culture, beautiful forests, towns, food, met lovely people and stayed in amazing accommodation along this journey. Auswalk did a great job of organising and taking any uncertainty out of planning ourselves. Can definitely recommend the Nakasendo.

The walk instructions were excellent and very clear, the app was brilliant and the sign-posting on the ground was actually very clear too. The notes were informative and pointed out interesting things - overall we were extremely impressed.

It was a great mix of town, country and wilderness walking. As a person with coeliac disease, the dinner and breakfast arrangements were perfect and I didn’t once have a bad reaction to any of the delicious foods.

Very well planned and researched walk. The local and traditional considerations for accommodation, meals and relaxation with onsen’s at almost every destination was really terrific. Loved the family owned ryokans, food was amazing. Walk was spectacular- I would highly recommend it- especially in Autumn when the weather is cool clean and fresh and the forest leaves are stunning!

I loved walking the Nakasendo. The trails are sometimes challenging but always beautifully rewarding . The accommodation was always comfortable and the food incredible.

Arrangements were very satisfactory and by and large the logistics were handled extremely well. The hosts in the ryokans at Ena and Tsumago were gracious and kind, and the quality of our meals and hospitality were outstanding and a uniquely memorable experience.

The process was straight forward once the Japanese Rail system was conquered. It all went to plan, even the weather in Autumn was kind. The variety of accommodation was enjoyable and it was a good standard. Onsens are a blessing on a hike! he notes and app are excellent and the time frame was also good. The walks manageable to fit the public transport options which were procided.

The walk was the perfect combination of reasonable physical challenge, awesome meals and lovely hosts/accommodation. And of course, amazing scenery!

A lot of the sign posts were very helpful but I'm very pleased with downloaded trails as they were very useful. We assisted other walkers that didn't have the trails downloaded. The instructions were very easy to follow to get to the start of our walk.. Loved the adventure and the peacefulness of the walk - very challenging but very rewarding.

This is a truly spectacular walk with a stimulating cultural experience thrown in. Accommodation was great and food amazing. The pre-walk information made Self-guided walking easy.

This was an incredible holiday. The locations and ability to see the "real" japan was amazing, the forest trails and old post towns truly beautiful. The AusWalks information provided was excellent, extremely clear and provided all the information I needed. The hotels/ryokan booked as part of the trip were incredible, delicious food, lovely rooms and in great locations. And all of the luggage transfers were smooth and efficient with my bags at the next location by the time I arrived each day. As a solo, self-guided walker I enjoyed the freedom and was never lost because the App worked so well. All in all an amazing adventure. I'll be back to do more and have already recommended the walk to many friends. Thank you AusWalks!!

Absolutely loved the walk. Well planned, great accommodation, food and beautiful locations. Great value for money. Accommodation was first class and food a cultural treat. Stunning Japanese countryside, the perfect way to get to know the rural life of the Japanese people.

Each of the four walk days had varied and always beautiful scenery. We enjoyed each day's walking route. This was our second Auswalks adventure and our first trip to Japan. The entire trip ran smoothly, and we were delighted with the historic and scenic walk, our comfortable accommodation, which featured welcoming and helpful hosts, and delicious, included meals.

Each of the walking days had varied and always beautiful scenery. We enjoyed each day's walking route. This was our second Auswalks adventure and our first trip to Japan. The entire trip ran smoothly, and we were delighted with the historic and scenic walk, our comfortable accommodation, which featured welcoming and helpful hosts, and delicious, included meals.

We used Auswalk to organise our self guided hiking holiday on the Nakasendo Way. From communication to help along the way, we could not have been happier.

Had a terrific time! Really pleased we did the walk as we enjoyed discovering the Japanese way of life.

The Nakasendo Trail is an intriguing walk through beautiful forest and over high passes. The walks through the forest on dirt pads were absolutely beautiful and we really enjoyed them. It was so lovely to go through in spring with all the wildflowers and the fresh greenery. The gardens and villages and post towns along the way spice it up.

Just back from the Nakasendo Trail with Auswalk. A brilliant walk in stunning parts of Japan. Magic. Highly recommend

Just back from the Nakasendo Trail with Auswalk. A brilliant 7 days in stunning parts of Japan. We loved the Auswalk set up giving you directions each day, booking your accommodation but otherwise you are on your own to explore the forests, rivers, villages of this ancient land. Magic. Highly recommend

Just back from the Nakasendo Trail with Auswalk. A brilliant walk in stunning parts of Japan. We loved the Auswalk set up giving you directions each day, booking your accommodation but otherwise you are on your own to explore the forests, rivers, villages of this ancient land. Magic. Highly recommend

I had an amazing time. The scenery was stunning, the accommodation was outstanding with friendly service and delicious Japanese food . Each accommodation had an Onsen which I enjoyed regularly after a days walking and before bed. As first time travelers to Japan I was anxious about travelling to the start of the walk at Nakatsugawa by train. We had Dan with us which helped enormously. Without Dan I would have needed more information about the trains in Japan. The guides were brilliant. We had 3 guides over the walk and we can recommend all of them.

I had an amazing time. The scenery was stunning, the accommodation was outstanding with friendly service and delicious Japanese food . Each accommodation had an Onsen which I enjoyed regularly after a days walking and before bed. As first time travelers to Japan I was anxious about travelling to the start of the walk at Nakatsugawa by train. We had Dan with us which helped enormously. Without Dan I would have needed more information about the trains in Japan.

Excellent walk in Japan. We loved the accommodation , and the meals provided. Walking notes and app took the stress out of daily planning.

Would definitely Recommend Auswalk not only for hiking, but for the amazing accommodation with Onsen and incredible food included.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese walking holiday that Auswalk has put together, the transfers worked smoothly and we always felt well supported. Auswalks gave us prompt updates regarding snowfalls we experienced on the Nakasendo. Highly recommended.

Everything put in place by Auswalk worked well and the accommodations were great.

The accommodation and meals organised by Auswalk were a real treat, especially the 400 year old hotel in Karuizawa. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The luggage transfers worked smoothly. The hiking app was great, even without internet. I highly recommend their organisational skills!

The standards of accommodation & meals included were of highest of quality

Tsutamuraya accommodation near Tsumago was fabulous. Small, family run, fabulous food. An authentic experience. Onyado Tsutaya in Kiso Fukushima was also a great place to stay. The traditional the Japanese breakfast they served was fabulous. The walk was well organised and a fabulous experience. We had a great time. Thank you.

The walk went very smoothly. The accommodation was good( loved the onsens!) and the food plentiful and delicious.

We have walked with Auswalk a number of times now and have had enjoyable experiences every time. Our Nakasendo walk was no exception.

The route was good and the notes were excellent. We have walked with Auswalk a number of times now and have had enjoyable experiences every time. Our Nakasendo walk was no exception.

We were delighted with our decision to do a guided walk with Auswalk. The itineraries were suitably flexible and the guide notes clear though it must be said that the local signs for the Nakasendo Way needed little clarification. The accommodation was well chosen and varied. In short a memorable experience.

We were delighted with our decision to do a self guided walk with Auswalk. The itineraries were suitably flexible and the guide notes clear though it must be said that the local signs for the Nakasendo Way needed little clarification. The accommodation was well chosen and varied. In short a memorable experience.

The total 6 day experience was fantastic. The beautiful scenery, the historic villages, the wonderful variety of accommodation & food experiences made every day very very fulfilling & enjoyable.

The entire experience was fantastic. The beautiful scenery, the historic villages, the wonderful variety of accommodation & food experiences and the many recommendations & explanations in your notes made every day very very fulfilling & enjoyable.

The total 6 day experience was fantastic. The beautiful scenery, the historic villages, the wonderful variety of accommodation & food experiences and the many recommendations & explanations in your notes made every day very very fulfilling & enjoyable.

Each of the days' walk had its own highlight, so I think they were well chosen to give us a great intro to the trail. I loved the combination of hotels we had - the first night at Hanasarasa (traditional dinner and breakfast banquets were amazing, as was the hotel onsen), Hanaya for something more traditional ryokan, Iwaya as something in-between the two, and the super-mod Twin Line at the end for some luxury - the dinner there was another super treat. I loved it all!! The last day was a challenge, our friends only did the uphill, which was wise for them as the downhill to Yokokawa was muddy and tricky. But still great!! Also would definitely recommend people bring walking poles if they have them. It was all in all a fantastic walk, well organised to get the best of the trail.

Hiking the Nakasendo trail made for a great holiday, especially after the frenetic atmosphere of Tokyo. Could not fault the organisation of Auswalk.

The 6 day Nakasendo and the Kaida Plateau walk was by far the highlight of my autumn trip to Japan. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous in late autumn with the maple leaves turning red and behind the scenes, Auswalk provided everything I needed, including some lovely choices of accommodation, to enjoy this amazing experience. My only complaint is now I absolutely have to see more!

The Nakasendo and the Kaida Plateau walk was by far the highlight of my autumn trip to Japan. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous in late autumn with the maple leaves turning red and behind the scenes, Auswalk provided everything I needed, including some lovely choices of accommodation, to enjoy this amazing experience. My only complaint is now I absolutely have to see more!

The 6 day Nakasendo walk was by far the highlight of my autumn trip to Japan. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous in late autumn with the maple leaves turning red and behind the scenes, Auswalk provided everything I needed, including some lovely choices of accommodation, to enjoy this amazing experience. My only complaint is now I absolutely have to see more!

The Nakasendo walk was by far the highlight of my autumn trip to Japan. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous in late autumn with the maple leaves turning red and behind the scenes, Auswalk provided everything I needed, including some lovely choices of accommodation, to enjoy this amazing experience. My only complaint is now I absolutely have to see more!

The Nakasendo walk was by far the highlight of my autumn trip to Japan. The trail itself is absolutely gorgeous in late autumn with the maple leaves turning red and behind the scenes, Auswalk provided everything I needed, including some lovely choices of accomodation, to enjoy this amazing experience. My only complaint is now I absolutely have to see more!

The dept point was very convenient. Seamless walk, we didn't have any issues. All the accommodation was wonderful, lovely hosts and meals.

The dept point was very convenient - easy to follow basic directions provided. Seamless walk, we didn't have any issues. All the accommodation was wonderful, lovely hosts and meals.The combined notes plus the app were very comprehensive.