The Nakasendō Trail linked Kyōto to Tōkyō during Japan’s feudal period. It was the ‘road through the mountains’ (as opposed to the Tokaido route, which travelled the Pacific coast) travelled by feudal lords and their retinues, samurai, merchants, and travellers. Along the route were 69 post towns where weary travellers could rest before continuing to the...
From the Buddhist monks of Kōyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, see the many faces of Japan on this condensed tour beginning in Osaka. Savour the region’s culinary delicacies and the beautiful views at Mt Fuji. You’ll stay in a mountain temple and really soak up local culture in onsen hot springs. A great...