Nakasendō Trail
This trail was one of the five routes of the Edo period that connected modern-day Tokyo to Kyoto, which helped facilitate political, legal, cultural and intellectual exchange between the two cities. It is now a popular walk or drive as it is relatively easy and brings participants through many historical villages and past several beautiful natural attractions, especially in and around the Kiso Valley.
Basic Info
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Category
Famous Route
Secondary Category (If any)
Walking or Driving Trail
Spanning Countries or Regions
Tokyo, Saitama, Gunma, Nagano, Gifu, Shiga, Kyoto
Points of Interest
Tokyo: Nihonbashi (Chūō-ku)
Karuizawa
Nagano
Matsumoto
- Matsumoto Castle
Narai
Kiso Valley
Nakatsugawa
- Magome
- Tsumago
Kyoto: Sanjō Ōhashi
Driving, Parking & Travel Info
Walk: 5 Days or more
Length
534 km
Known For
Famous Travel Route: Scenic Walk & Scenic Drive
Top Travel Destination in Asia
Best Time to Visit
Warm Months (April to November)
Avoid Summer as will be very hot
Winter: Beautiful but hard and dangerous to walk
Day Trip from Major Cities
Day trip from Tokyo, Nagano, Nagoya, Kyoto possible
Location
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Nakasendo, Japan
Special Info & Comments
The Nakasendo Kiso Valley section is a popular 2-3 hour day hike
Many walking tours are available online
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