Visiting Nakatsugawa & The Nakasendo Trail in Japan
In this video we're in the stunning mountain town of Nakatsugawa in Japan. This little-visited part of the country is a real hidden treasure and is now one of our favourite places in all of Japan.
Nakatsugawa is a post town along the Nakasendo Trail which links Tokyo with Kyoto. Historically, this was an ancient trade route which was frequented by merchants and samurai warriors.
Today it's one of the most scenic and historical walkways in Japan and is one of the few places in the country where you can easily and independently plan a multi-day trek, staying in beautiful villages and guest houses along the way.
In this video we'll share not only the Nakasendo Way, but the awesome things to do in Nakatsugawa and around.
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Japan Tour 2, Nakasendo Trail fr Nakatsugawa to Narai HD (2018)
3 days trail part of Nakasendo trail (Tokyo to Kyoto, total 534 km) from Nakatsugawa to Narai, through Magome, Tsumago, Kiso Kogen, Yabuhara and Narai
Beautiful scene, well preserved old temples, houses and many others
Hiking Japan's Historic Nakasendo Trail 中山道
We hiked through one of the main historic roads of Japan from Nagoya to Tokyo. In this video, there are interviews with local people, great views of Japan's nature, and our own personal experiences that we had throughout the trip. If you are interested in learning more about life or hiking in Japan, please let me know. Please enjoy the video!
Nakasendo Trail: Nakatsugawa - Magome (Japan, Vlog) 中山道 木曾街道 中津川宿 馬籠宿 ビデオブログ ハイキング
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The Nakasendō (中山道 Central Mountain Route), also called the Kisokaidō (木曾街道), was one of the five routes of the Edo period, and one of the two that connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto in Japan. There were 69 stations (staging-posts) between Edo and Kyoto, crossing through Musashi, Kōzuke, Shinano, Mino and Ōmi provinces. In addition to Tokyo and Kyoto, the Nakasendō runs through the modern-day prefectures of Saitama, Gunma, Nagano, Gifu and Shiga, with a total distance of about 534 km (332 mi).
Unlike the coastal Tōkaidō, the Nakasendō traveled inland, hence its name, which can be translated as 中 = central; 山 = mountain; 道 = route (as opposed to the Tōkaidō, which roughly meant eastern sea route). Because it was such a well-developed road, many famous persons, including the haiku master Matsuo Bashō, traveled the road. Many people preferred traveling along the Nakasendō because it did not require travelers to ford any rivers.
Nakatsugawa-juku (中津川宿 Nakatsugawa-juku) was the forty-fifth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō. It is located in the present-day city of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, Nakatsugawa-juku reached a population of over 1,230 people and contained over 175 homes. There are many historical artifacts remaining today, including a stone monument with a haiku written by Matsuo Bashō.
Magome-juku (馬籠宿 Magome-juku) was the forty-third of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō, an ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. It was also the last of eleven stations along the Kisoji, which was the precursor to a part of the Nakasendō, running through the Kiso Valley. This well-preserved section of the old route is in the present-day city of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
The Nakasendo or 'Road through the Central Mountains' was part of feudal Japan's network of highways. Travellers moving between Kyoto and Tokyo took several days to travel the Nakasendo, staying overnight in Juku post towns. Today's visitors can walk sections of the original route by day and stay in local inns by night.
All our self-guided Nakasendo Trail tours offer the opportunity to spend a leisurely second night at the comfortable Ryokan in Kiso-Fukushima, part-way along the trail. Please ask for information about our tour extensions; enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji from the Hakone hot spring area and the rural village of Oshino Mura, or the peaceful, agricultural community of Asuka at a charming Japanese inn or with a local family for a unique homestay experience.
The 69 Stations of the Nakasendō (中山道六十九次 Nakasendō Rokujūkyū-tsugi) are the rest areas along the Nakasendō, which ran from Nihonbashi in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Sanjō Ōhashi in Kyoto. The route stretched approximately 534 km (332 mi) and was an alternate trade route to the Tōkaidō.
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Nakasendo Walk 3days Mitake-Magome-Tsumago
Further to the forest hiking between Magome and Tsumago, this video contains additional trail between Mitake and Magome.
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The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) — A 20-day walk from Kyoto to Tokyo.
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An old walk trail that connects Tokyo (Nihonbashi, 日本橋) and Kyoto (Sanjo Ohashi, 三条大橋) through the mountains.
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The Nakasendo Trail was a feudal Japanese highway following the Kiso Valley and connecting Kyoto and Edo. Today, nerds recording on their iPhone 8s can pretend they're going off the beaten track and also enjoy a small work out as they follow the hiking trail from Magome to Tsumago.
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The Nakasendo trail was one of the five major highways linking Edo (as Tokyo was then called) to the provinces. Established by the Tokugawa Shoguns, the Nakasendo – the road through the mountains – weaves its way along the mountain valleys that sit between Tokyo and Kyoto.
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The Nakasendo Way is an ancient mountain route linking Kyoto and Tokyo. Here, Walk Japan tour leader Takuya Ugajin takes us on a path through the heart and history of Japan. See the family-run inns, post towns and tea houses along this route through the eyes of locals.
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Japan Travel - Hiking the Samurai Trail (from Magome to Tsumago) in Kiso Valley, Japan
Natasha Rooney is in Kiso Valley with Liam on this hike in Japan. They are walking from Magome to Tsumago, two of 69 towns along the Nakasendo route -- also called the Samurai Trail, -- connecting Tokyo and Kyoto.
The Kiso Valley is famous for its hiking trails and pretty and historic post towns, which have been preserved and offer accommodation for day trippers who are walking or touring by bus. Look for the ichirizuka - distance markers, denoting every 3.9 km (or one ri). For more information, see
The trail between Tsumago and Magome is the best preserved section of the Nakasendo and takes about 2-3 hours. This includes stopping at the Friends of Tsumago teahouse and viewing the 2 waterfalls, O-daki and Me-daki. Read more at
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It's called the Nakasendo Trail, a 533-kilometre route through the spectacular mountains that once linked Kyoto, the home of the Japanese emperor, with Edo, the political capital (now known as Tokyo).
Much of the original trail has been covered with roads, railways and pachinko parlours, but some of the original legs remain, wending through forests, rice paddies and historic wooden villages. In some places, the trail has scarcely changed in hundreds of years, and is as close to authentic old Japan as you'll ever find.
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Nakasendo Japan Walking Tour by Redleaf Tours Japan 中山道を歩く OM-D E-M5 II
Nakasendo September 2017
Nakatsugawa - Shinchaya - Magome - Tsumago - Nagiso - Kisofukushima - Narai
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Nakatsugawa, Japan
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Nakasendo Walking Trail
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Michi-no-Eki - Shizumo
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Water fall on Nakasendo Trail Japan, peaceful nature and waterfalls and stream.
Nakasendo Trail April 2018 - GoPro
Four days and three nights along the Nakasendo Trail in Japan, April 2018
Magome - Tsumago - Kiso-Fukushima - Narai
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Nakasendo Kiso Summer (Full Verison)
The Kiso area is located in the mountainous Nagano Prefecture and famously includes a length of the Nakasendo (central mountain route) trail – one of the Five Routes of the Edo period. These routes were travelled by feudal lords making their annual visit to the capital of Edo (Tokyo). The Nakasendo trail spans 540 kilometres of stunning mountainous terrain between Kyoto and Tokyo and featured 69 station towns where travellers could rest during their long journey.
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Boundless Journeys' Japan: Hiking The Nakasendo Trail
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The Nakasendo trail is a historic inn-to-inn walking route that linked Kyoto to Tokyo during Japan’s feudal period. It was the ‘road through the mountains’ (as opposed to the Tokaido route which traveled the Pacific coast) traveled by feudal lords and their retinues, samurai, merchants, and travelers. Along the route were 69 ‘post towns’, where weary travelers could rest before continuing on the next leg. Our journey will start in Kyoto and spend a few days walking along the Nakasendo. By day we will walk along the ancient route as it passes through beautifully-preserved villages along an easy path, and by evening we will stay in traditional country inns enjoying exquisite regional cuisine prepared from the freshest ingredients, soak in natural hot springs, and enjoy the warm hospitality of our hosts. We’ll also tour historic Kyoto and modern Tokyo and take part in a traditional tea ceremony and sake tasting.
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Magome-juku (馬籠宿 Magome-juku) was the forty-third of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō, an ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. It was also the last of eleven stations along the Kisoji, which was the precursor to a part of the Nakasendō, running through the Kiso Valley. This well-preserved section of the old route is in the present-day city of Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
As a post town, it was relatively prosperous and cosmopolitan, with a currency-based economy. It fell into obscurity and poverty, however, after the completion of the Chūō Main Line railway, which did not pass through Magome. In recent decades, it has been restored to its appearance as an Edo period post town and is now a popular tourist destination.
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