Hiking the historic post towns of the Nakasendo Trail

Itinerary created by

Sam Hodenius

Day 1

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Temple with red maple alley

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Historic post-town in Nagano

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Grieving parents adorn Jizo statues

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松屋茶房(櫛問屋跡)

Traditional café

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Historic post town

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Authentic soba restaurant

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Stunning wooden bridge

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Serene temple with spiritual history

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Brewery cafe with sake wagon

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BYAKU Narai 歳吉屋

Beautiful ryokan in traditional setting

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Traditional inn on Nakasendo trail

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Day 2

My favourite historic post town

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Magome-juku Lookout Pointpueblo samurai

Scenic mountain viewpoint

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Great photo spot

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Cold soba specialty

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Symbolic spot of Magome

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Historic tea house on Nakasendo

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Historic charm in tranquil setting

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Well curated museum

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