The project started in 1992 with Nakasendo Way tour which was highly successful and sold well. This time they have launched a new self-guided tour inspired by the poetic travelogue ‘Narrow Road to the Deep North’ of Matsuo Basho, famous for haiku poetry, who lived in the 17th century. The tour called the Basho Wayfarer lasts for six days and five nights and gives an opportunity to explore the northern region of Japan, Tohoku. Travellers will go from Sendai to Yamader through the forests and villages visiting temples and getting to know the culture and regional cuisine. Accommodation is nearly always by onsen natural hot spring baths. During the tour guests visit Matsushima Bay with its islands full of pines, one of the most picturesque places in Japan, the Hiraizumi temple complex which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour is intended for up to six people and is in operation from mid-May to the beginning of November.
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Walk Japan Helps Explore North off the Beaten Track
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