Our cyclist travels three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.

In Hiroshige’s rendering of Nakatsugawa, now a city of around 80,000, white egrets hide in tall river grasses ... Self-guided four-night Kiso Wayfarer itinerary with Walk Japan from $1,250 ...

A walking tour of the Kiso Valley offers glimpses of the golden age of Japan’s great printmakers ... white egrets hide in tall river grasses, and hikers are protected from the rain by wide ...