• Former Usuitouge View Point - At the Usui Pass Observation Deck, visitors are introduced to the Nakasendo trail and the iconic Mt. Myogi, a significant landmark along the route. Here, they can also cross the border between Nagano and Gunma, marking the entrance to the Kanto region.
• Kimano Shrine - Explore Kumano Shrine, one of Japan’s three major Kumano shrines among 3,500 nationwide. With a history spanning over 1,900 years, as recorded in the ancient Nihon Shoki, the shrine offers an opportunity to delve into Japan’s rich traditions through a guided tour and a formal visit.
• Usui Pass - A certified guide will lead visitors along the Usui Pass of the Nakasendo, a path once traveled by shoguns. Along the way, historical sites and landmarks are vividly brought to life through engaging illustrated storytelling using kamishibai picture cards.
• 中山道 坂本宿(群馬県安中市松井田町坂本) - Accompanied by a guide, visitors can stroll through the former Sakamoto-juku post town, once a bustling stop for travelers crossing Usui Pass, famously depicted in the ukiyo-e series “Kiso Kaidō Rokujūkyū-tsugi.” They will also visit the Nagai Honjin Memorial Hall, where Emperor Meiji once rested, and admire rare cultural treasures such as a ceiling adorned with Karakami gilt leather paper, preserved in only a few places in Japan. Local guides will bring these historical traces to life.
• The remains of Usui Sekisho - This checkpoint once monitored travelers during the Edo period. Under the shogunate’s decree, it strictly inspected “incoming guns and outgoing women.” Visitors will learn about this unique history through explanations provided by the local preservation society.

• Shrine offering fee for visiting Kumano Shrine is included.
• Admission fee for the Nagai Family Residence Memorial Hall is included.
• Rental of Edo-style traveler’s attire, including sedge hat, raincoat, guards, and travel permit.
• Commemorative pass for crossing Usui Checkpoint, one of Japan’s three great checkpoints.
• Snacks

• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Luggage transport fee (not included, available as optional service).

Embark on a journey back to the Edo period and trace the paths of shoguns and travelers along the historic Nakasendo. This guided walking tour leads you over the Usui Pass, once considered the most challenging part of the route, offering a rich experience of history and nature.

As you travel, Kamishibai storytelling vividly brings to life the legends of Sakamoto-juku, as depicted in ukiyo-e prints. Dressed in traditional Edo-style travel attire, including a sedge hat, straw raincoat, and travel pass, you’ll explore landmarks such as Kumano Shrine, the Usui Sekisho checkpoint, and the Nagai Family Residence, where Emperor Meiji once stayed.

Engage all five senses on this journey:

• See: History and legends through Kamishibai
• Taste: Chaya Bento with Toge no Chikara Mochi
• Hear: Multilingual guide commentary
• Smell: Cedar forest phytoncide walk
• Touch: Cross the pass in Edo traveler attire

At the conclusion, receive a souvenir certifying your crossing of the Usui Pass. Immerse yourself in samurai culture and explore one of Japan’s most captivating walking routes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.