Hiking｜Basho’s Trail – The Narrow Road to the Deep North

From JPY19,800

Trip Code :WT-CODE 340

This tour takes hikers along an ancient road that was the setting for the "Oku no Hosomichi - The Narrow Road to the Deep North", a road walked by Matsuo Basho. The old road is one of the pass roads leading to Dewa, Yamagata in today, and is designated as a national historic site. This is a less undulating trail of approx. 4 km from the old Nakayama-shuku to Sakaida, where Basho made his first stop, and can be enjoyed by beginners.

Period: 11 May (Sat) to early November 2024

Time: 9:00 - 14:00

Suitable for: primary schools students and above
　Primary schools students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Capacity: 5 people

Minimum 2 people (1 person can also be booked).

Wear

■ Wear clothes that can easily dry when wet
You will sweat when hiking. Wear quick-drying clothing made of synthetic fibres or wool is best, but not cotton. Cotton is not suitable, as it is hard to dry and cools the body.

■ Shoes that do not easily get wet or can get wet
Shoes that are resistant to getting wet/wet and easy to walk in, such as hiking boots or trail running shoes, are most suitable.

□ Hats
To prevent heat stroke.

■ Rainwear
Not only for rainy weather preparation, but also for protection against wind and cold. A separate upper and lower layer is best.

□ Sunglasses