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Nakasendō Trail

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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.
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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

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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