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Day hike

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Historic Traverse between Shinshu and Hida: over Tokugo Pass and Nakao Pass

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  • Distance:

    35 km

  • Duration:

    1 nights & 2 days (for advanced hikers), 2 nights & 3 days

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This is a 2-day or 3-day mountain hike that crosses Shinshu and Hida via the "ancient trail", Tokugo Pass and Nakao Pass, known as the historic routes that once connected Matsumoto and Takayama. This route crosses Tokugo Pass from the Shimashima side to enter Kamikochi, passes through Myojin, crosses Nakao Pass, and leads to Okuhida and Nakao Kogen. This is the same path once walked by Walter Weston and Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and also a path where spir,tuality meets everyday life as it was once used by Somabito (foresters) who lived in the mountains. This is a Japanese footpath where human life and mountain culture interwine.

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    The route runs from Shimashima to Nakao Kogen, where history and nature thrive.

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    The trail crossing Tokugo Pass and Nakao Pass is associated with literary figures and hikers.

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    The course includes a traditional route where somabito (foresters) travelled and where spirituality and daily life intersect.

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    Passing through the volcanic area of Mt.Yake and deep valleys offers you the dynamic nature experience.

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    A simple and warm accommodation experience at mountain huts.

  • 【1 night & 2 days】

    Day1|Shimashima ~ Tokugo Pass ~Myojin

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    6:00 Start

    Shimashima Bus Stop

  • 11:00

    Iwanadome Hut

    Lunch time

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    15:00

    Tokugo Pass Hut

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    17:30

    Myojinkan or Kamonji Hut

    Check in

  • 18:30

    Dinner time

  • 14:30 Finish

    Hirayunomori, Hirayu Onsen

  • 【1 night & 2 days】

    Day2|Myojin ~ Nakao Pass ~ Nakao Kogen Onsen (+ optional: Mt.Yake)

  • 6:30

    Myojinkan or Kamonji Hut

    Depart

  • 11:30

    Nakao Pass

    Lunch time

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    12:30~13:30

    Mt.Yake (optional)

    1-hour round trip to the peak with a guide

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    15:30 Finish

    Nakao Kogen Onsen

  • 【2 nights & 3 days】

    Day1|Shimashima ~ Tokugo Pass

  • 6:00 Start

    Shimashima Bus Stop

  • 11:00

    Iwanadome Hut

    Lunch time

  • 15:00

    Tokugo Pass Hut

    Check in

  • 18:00

    Dinner time

  • 【2 nights & 3 days】

    Day2|Tokugo Pass ~ Myojin

  • 7:00

    Tokugo Pass Hut

    Depart

  • 9:00

    Myojinkan or Kamonji Hut

    Check in

  • 18:00

    Dinner time

  • 【2 nights & 3 days】

    Day3|Myojin ~ Nakao Pass ~ Nakao Kogen Onsen (+optional: Mt.Yake)

  • 6:30

    Myojinkan or Kamonji Hut

    Depart

  • 11:30

    Nakao Pass

    Lunch time

  • 12:30~13:30

    Mt.Yake (optional)

    1-hour round trip to the peak with a guide

  • 15:30 Finish

    Nakao Kogen Onsen

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