Kiso Valley Tours & Holidays

A quaint little town on the historic Edo Period Nakasendo highway surrounded by the Kiso Valley. Although bigger than many of the other post-stations, the atmosphere of the town remains quiet and tranquil, perfect for relaxing in one of the handful of traditional Japanese onsen accommodations. Historically the town was famous as an important check point for those travelling on the Nakasendo and the Fukushima Sekisho-ato, a reconstruction of the checkpoint where travellers where checked and searched before being allowed to continue their journey. Many of the old town’s original, wooden structures and buildings remain and have been converted into local restaurants, cafes and shops. Many ashiyu (onsen foot baths) and soba restaurants, a speciality of the Kiso Valley can be found around town.