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308 Walk Japan: Following Basho’s Road to the North


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There are many, many ways to see Japan, but I think I've just experienced my favourite: on foot. In late September/early October 2023, I undertook a six-day trip with Walk Japan, on the Self-Guided Basho Wayfarer walk around Sendai. And it was brilliant!

In this episode, I give an overview of the content and logistics of this trip, which essentially includes hiking various segments of the route that haiku poet Matsuo Basho took in the 1700s, as he describes in his book "Narrow Road to the Deep North". It had all the elements of a trip that I need to really love it: incredible scenery, interesting sightseeing spots, truly delicious food, some great interactions with locals, and all with one of my best friends. What more could a girl ask for?

Most of this episode is a chat I recorded with my travel companion, Catherine Marshall, about our highlights from the trip. We cover our favourite hiking, food, train, and accommodation moments, along with our most unexpected highlights. 

Links:

  • Walk Japan main website - https://walkjapan.com/
  • Self-Guided Basho Wayfarer walk - https://walkjapan.com/tour/self-guided-basho-wayfarer 
  • Cape to Cape Track Episode 276 - https://notaballerina.com/276 
  • Catherine Marshall on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zizzyballord 
  • Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers
  • Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin
  • Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/308

Disclaimer stuff: I was hosted for this trip, which means Walk Japan covered my travel costs. However, my opinions, as always, are all my own, honest truth.

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