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The Nakasendo Trail


A Good Walk Spoiled? Cultural Extrapolations on the Nakasendo

Most hikers I saw along the way were foreigners, as companies offering packaged walking tours aimed at foreign tourists have grown significantly ...

A Guide to the Nakasendo Trail: Essential Tips and Top Sections

The Nakasendo, or “Central Mountain Route,” is one of Japan's oldest and most storied paths, originally connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto during ...

A Walk Through Time: A Guide to Five Days on the Nakasendo Way

Walk this historical route to find remnants of the Edo period. From delicious food to breathtaking landscapes, here are TW's must-see spots ...

The Post Towns of the Nakasendo Trail - Passion Passport

There are 69 post towns along the Nakasendo trail, each of which was immortalized by the artist Hiroshige, the very same who pictorially ...

Nakasendo Trail - World Walks

Weaving through the mountains of central Japan, the historic Nakasendō Trail connected Kyōto and Edo-period Tōkyō. This trail stretches 534 km and the ...

Highlights & Hiking in Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo & the Nakasendo Trail

Detailed Itinerary · Day 1: Arrive in Kyoto, Explore the City · Day 2: Guided Tour of Kyoto's Top Sights, Geisha Performance · Day 3: Day Trip ...

Winter Nakasendo Itineraries | Explore the Japanese countryside w ...

The Challenges: The Cold: There is not getting around it, the Kiso Valley, which the Nakasendo Trail passes directly through, has long brutal ...

Nakasendo: Tsumago - Karuizawa, Gunma, Japan - 16 Reviews, Map

Head out on this 105.3-mile point-to-point trail near Annaka, Gunma. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 48 h 30 min to complete.

The Nakasendo Trail: 1 day hike from Magome to Tsumago

The ancient Nakasendo Trail spanned 540km between Kyoto and Tokyo. We hike the 8km stretch from Magome to Tsumago in the Kiso Valley.

HIKING | The NAKASENDO Trail - Kiso Valley, Japan - YouTube

The Nakasendo trail in Kiso Valley is slightly off the typical tourist route, but is well worth the visit. It can be done as a day trip from ...

Nakasendo Trail, Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Koya & Nar - Macs Adventure

This is basically a focused tour of some of the very best of the central part of Japan and I can completely promise you that it will be a trip you will never ...

9 independent reviews for Nakasendo Trail walking tour, Japan

Fabulous. It is a great way to see the countryside, experience the 'real Japan' and meet people from all over the world. It was unfortunate that weather meant ...

The Nakasendo Trail: Journey to the Heart of Japan

The Nakasendo Route connecting Tsumago with Nojiri goes through enthralling valleys and dense forests laced with dainty cedar trees supporting lush green growth ...

Abroad in Japan | Back hiking the Nakasendo Trail Magome, Gifu ...

The Nakasendo trail was once the main route between Tokyo and Kyoto, an incredible journey with 69 outpost towns, many of which today remain faithfully ...

Nakasendo Road, from Magome to Tsumago, the most beautiful ...

Nakasendo Road (or Nakasendo Road, in English) means “central mountain road”. It was one of the five main routes connecting Edo (present-day ...

Nakasendō Way (Part 3): Ena to Magome - The DINK Travel Blog

According to our new friends Nakasendo guide, we had 3 steep inclines to climb before the end of the day. The first one was a light speed bump ...

Nakasendo Trail (Magome-Tsumago) - GaijinPot Travel

Nakasendo Trail (Magome-Tsumago). Learn more about a magnificent trek back through time to the Edo period, just an hour's train from Nagoya station. ... The ...

Nakasendo Trail | 3-Day Itinerary for Independent Hiking in Japan

Nakasendo Trail: 3-day itinerary for independent hiking off-the beaten path in Japan, including tips for a day trip from Nagoya, ...

Walk the Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago in Japan

Walk the old postal route Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago to experience the beauty of rural Japan. Read my tips.

Hiking Historic Nakasendo Trail From Magome to Tsumago in Kiso ...

Hiking Historic Nakasendo Trail From Magome to Tsumago in Kiso Valley · About Kiso Valley Hike: The route is 8 kilometers long and the hike ...