The Nakasendo Road 中山道

In the heart of the Japanese countryside

 

Walk the Nakasendo Road, once used by feudal governors, merchants and craftsmen of the Edo period (1603-1868) to connect Tokyo and Kyoto inland.

 

Between Magome and Tsumago

Today, it is still possible to hike on several preserved sections of these roads. What a thrill to walk on paths that are still paved with the original stones, and cross historical boundaries! The best-known section, and one of the most spectacular, is in the Kiso Valley between Magome and Tsumago, two villages that mark the 42nd and 43rd stations.

Due to the altitude of the villages, it is advisable to start your walk at Magome, one of the eleven stations of the Kiso Valley. In the village center, the tourist office has information about the trail and provides maps in English. Several shops, found in the preserved antique wooden houses, also offer very tasty local products.

The Nakasendo road
Kawaguchiko
Nakasendo Trail
Tsumago
Magome
Inuyama Castle
Kyoto

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