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Nakasendō Way
An old postal trail between Kyoto and Tokyo.
The route is very well maintained and has many sites to see.
Nakasendō Way: Walk Through Japan's Past
The D.I.N.Ks take on a 5 day walking holiday on the Nakasendō Way, past Edo architecture and mountain forests, with remote ryokans and kaiseki meals.
Zak Goldstein
Nakasendō Way (Part 5): The Yogawa-michi Walking Trail and Narai
Final day of our Nakasendō walking holiday: the Yogawa-michi trail from Nagiso through the mountains, then a train to a decadent ryokan in Narai.
Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 4): The Magome Tsumago Pass
Our Nakasendō walking holiday reaches its most famous section: the historic route between postal towns Magome and Tsumago, with treats along the way.
Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 3): Ena to Magome
Our Nakasendō walking holiday from Ena to Magome passes through small towns with plenty of places to eat and shop, and a new friend on the trail.
Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
Nakasendō Way (Part 2): 13 Mountain Passes to Ena
Our Nakasendō walking holiday from Hiyoshicho to Ena crosses mountains and forests, with around 13 remote mountain passes and many shrines.
Zak Goldstein
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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