Magome

I love this place very much!! It is very beautiful, having ancient vibes and more importantly not many tourists around. There is a wide viewing platform. The shops, even restaurants, are mostly closed by 5pm. As suggested by the hostel, I had dinner at one eatery and tried sukiyaki. It is a Japanese dish with beef, vegetables, tofu and noodles with sake in the sweet sauce. Worthy to try!

Traditional old merchants road

#wecreate This is at the Magome end of the Magome- Tsumago trail which is also known as the Nakasendo trail. This route runs along the Kiso Valley and connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the Edo Period. It was mostly used by merchants. It is about 8 kilometers long and takes approximately 2-3 hours to walk at a leisurely pace. However, I took around 4-5 hours to complete 🤭There are small shophouses at the magome end and nice soba~ There are some good views along the trail that you can enjoy ~

Kiso Valley is located af south western Nagano, Japan, best known for Magome and Tsumago, beautifully preserved tradional villages. With one of the most famous hiking paths in all Japan, we set foot there on our quest for traditional Japan, away from temples and geisha sights. We highly recommend visiting the Kiso Valley, but a little preparation goes a long way. It’s important to have some historical and cultural knowledge and it’s useful to do a little planning because the area is a a bit remote and not as convenient as the bigger cities. Stunning forests, beautiful villages and traditions, we loved every minute we spent there and would recommend it to everyone interested in nature and history. #givethanks #givethanks

Nakasendo Path

We start in the city of Nagoya. It is better to plan the trip early in the morning, from Nagoya Station, you will first need to take a train for a little more than an hour to Nakatsugawo Station. Then take a bus that leads to the Magome stop. The journey to the starting point of the journey will take about two hours. You need to prepare in advance by wearing comfortable trekking shoes, and take rain capes with you. Basically, everyone goes from Magome to Tsumago-jiku, but you can expand your vacation program and get to another point of Narai-juku. The walk begins with small shops, souvenirs, and cafes. Immediately there is a view of the houses in the traditional Japanese style. Everything is provided on the route, clean free toilets, there is a house in which a local resident offers to drink hot tea with sweets in a heated room for donations. There are also bells on the route that you need to ring to scare away bears. The whole way is crowned with signs where to go next, so you will definitely not get lost. In the middle of the path there are two waterfalls. So, we reach the last house. We take a bus to Nagiso Train Station, buy a ticket to Narai to go to the most luxurious view of the way, Nara-juku. This is the place that you will see in all the photos that embody this path. The place is truly unique. The train ride passes through the It lasts about an hour. It is worth noting that shops and cafes are open mainly until 16:00. It is also worth adding that the path of the nakasendo is longer than the indicated points, you can find out more about this by taking detailed guidebooks at the stations. The path along the nakasendo turned out to be very exciting, at the same time easy to pass and memorable, brought a lot of positive emotions and a charge of vivacity and positivity.#nakasendo #magomejuku #Nakasendo #Magomejuku #Tsumagojuku #Naraijuku #nakasendotrailfromnagoya #scenicspotguide #naturalwonders #unforgettableexperiences

April's new green [Tree]

Cherry blossom season has passed, followed by this year's new greenery. Living in a village in the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the beauty of early morning walks. Living in the city for a long time, I have come to love a more natural way of life. The fresh air, misty mountains, and warm sunshine all have a healing effect on me, bringing peace and tranquility to my soul.

During the Edo period in Japan, the five main land transportation routes that started from Edo (present-day Tokyo) were called the Five Routes, and they were also known as the general term representing all of Japan at that time. The Nakasendo Road crosses the provinces of Musashi, Ueno, Shinano, Mino, Omi, and Yamashiro, with 69 post towns along the way, known as the Nakasendo 69 post towns. Magomejuku is one of the sixty-nine times of Nakasendo, ranking 43rd, and has retained the architectural style of the Edo period. Central Japan has always been an unpopular area for tourism. In fact, it is quite interesting to go hiking on the Nakasendo Road, and you can travel through history while walking.