Will the Tsumago-Matsumoto include a hike between the 2 towns?

Yes, you have a visit there: Day 4 Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Tokyo. Total distance covered: 540 km. 07:30 a.m. – Departure from Kyoto. We'll travel to Tsumago through beautiful rural landscapes. 11:15 a.m. – Arrival in Tsumago, a charming wooden village, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan. You'll have free time to explore and lunch will be included at a local restaurant. 01:30 p.m. – Departure from Tsumago. 02:45 p.m. – Arrival in Matsumoto, a popular tourist city where we'll visit the impressive Matsumoto Castle, a 16th-century fortress known as "The Crow" due to its black color. Afterward, you'll have free time to explore this vibrant city.

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Tokyo, Kyoto and Nakasendo Route (5 destinations)

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Tokyo (approximately 7 hours)
- Zojoji Temple visit with Tokyo Tower views
- Shibuya Crossing viewing from bus
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Tokyo Skytree admission to Tembo Deck (350 meters high)
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Nakamise Street exploration
- Akihabara district viewing
- Ginza district viewing
- Shinjuku district walk
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Zojoji Temple
Tokyo Tower
Shibuya Crossing
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo Skytree
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise Street
Akihabara
Ginza
Day 3
Tokyo - Kyoto
Tokyo - Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (New Miyako Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo)
Included Activities
- Bullet train travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Visit Kinkakuji Temple
- Stroll through Gion district
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kinkakuji Temple
Gion
Day 4
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Tokyo
Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Tokyo
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant lunch in Tsumago)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Shinagawa Prince Hotel), Hotel 4* (Tokyo Dome Hotel), Hotel 4* (Miyako Kioto Hachijyo), Hotel 4* (Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsumago village
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks
Tsumago
Matsumoto Castle
Day 5
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)

Landmarks
Zojoji Temple
Tokyo Tower
Shibuya Crossing
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo Skytree
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise Street
Akihabara
Ginza

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kinkakuji Temple
Gion

Landmarks
Tsumago
Matsumoto Castle

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Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 4
Tokyo Dome Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 4
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 4
Miyako Kioto Hachijyo
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
New Miyako Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 3

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Christine5.0•October 2026
Excellent trip ,we were well looked after ,the itinerary although very busy was excellent and gave a wonderful...
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Gerald5.0•October 2026
We really enjoyed the trip, and it was very well organized. The hotels were excellent. Our two guides, Emma and José,...
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Karla5.0•September 2026
Overall, we had a great experience on this tour. The service was excellent, and the hotels were very good and located...
Overall, we had a great experience on this tour. The service was excellent, and the hotels were very good and located in convenient areas that made it easy to explore on our own. Some of the hotel rooms in Japan were incredibly small, but we understand that this is fairly common in Japan, and the excellent locations made up for it. The tour guides in Korea were wonderful, and we really enjoyed our time with them. Most of the guides in Japan were also great, although unfortunately our guide in Tokyo did not meet the same standard as the others. For the most part, we enjoyed the places included in the itinerary. My biggest suggestion would be to add more variety to the sightseeing in Japan. There were simply too many temples and shrines. We absolutely understand their importance to Japanese culture, religion, and history, and they are certainly worth experiencing. However, after visiting several, they can begin to feel repetitive. Japan has so much more to offer, including technology, modern attractions, interesting neighborhoods, cultural experiences, and other unique points of interest. It would be wonderful if future itineraries included more of these, or perhaps offered guests a choice between visiting another temple or shrine and an alternative activity. The restaurants were good overall, and I especially enjoyed the buffets, which offered a great selection. Some of the group meals in Korea had less variety than we would have preferred, although we understand that this can be expected when arranging meals for a large tour group. We unfortunately encountered quite a bit of rain during parts of the trip, but of course that was simply luck with the weather and had nothing to do with the tour itself. Overall, the service, accommodations, guides, organization, and experience were excellent. We had a wonderful trip and came home with many great memories. With a little more variety in the itinerary, particularly in Japan, I think the experience could be even better.Show more

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Asked on May 10th, 2025
Will the Tsumago-Matsumoto include a hike between the 2 towns?
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- EuropamundoOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes, you have a visit there: Day 4 Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Tokyo. Total distance covered: 540 km. 07:30 a.m. – Departure from Kyoto. We'll travel to Tsumago through beautiful rural landscapes. 11:15 a.m. – Arrival in Tsumago, a charming wooden village, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan. You'll have free time to explore and lunch will be included at a local restaurant. 01:30 p.m. – Departure from Tsumago. 02:45 p.m. – Arrival in Matsumoto, a popular tourist city where we'll visit the impressive Matsumoto Castle, a 16th-century fortress known as "The Crow" due to its black color. Afterward, you'll have free time to explore this vibrant city.
- R
  Rosemary
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Will we be walking between tsumago and matsumoto? Or will we be taking a train or bus between the two towns?
- EuropamundoOperator•Written May 2025
  No, Europamundo coordinate all the transports

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Tokyo, Kyoto and Nakasendo Route (5 destinations)

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Tokyo

Tokyo

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Tokyo - Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto - Tsumago - Matsumoto - Tokyo

Included Activities

Tokyo

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