Solo Hike on the Nakasendo Trail | Japan's Legendary Trail from Kyoto to Tokyo | 中山道

Join me on this solo adventure along the Nakasendo Trail (中山道)! Though off the beaten path from Japan's "typical" tourist destinations, if you like the outdoors/nature/hiking, this trail is something you have to visit!

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00:00 Nakasendo Intro
02:17 Tsumago Castle Ruins
03:35 Tsumago Post Town
09:37 Odaki & Medaki Waterfalls
15:15 Magome Post Town
16:20 Guest House Motomiya
19:10 Stone Pavement of Ochiai
21:09 Ochiai Post Town
21:57 Nakatsugawa Station

In the Edo period, the Nakasendo was one of the few walking routes that connected Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto. At that time there were 69 post towns scattered along the way for travelers to rest. On my journey, I stopped by two of the most preserved ones: Tsumago and Magome!

While you can walk the 12-mile portion I walked (Nagiso Station to Nakatsugawa Station) in one day, I highly recommend staying overnight in Magome. The guest houses in the post towns are used to passing travelers and serve wonderful dinners and breakfasts to help replenish your energy. It's a great way to experience traditional Japan!

Guest House Motomiya: https://booking.tp.st/agA1ccky

My luck with the weather was less than optimal, but that didn't take away from the beautiful scenery one bit. I hope you enjoy this video and please be sure to like and subscribe!

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