Nakasendo Tsumagojuku, Chubu, Japan

5DianeG4313 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2014

Nakasendo with Walk Japan
we spent 9 days on the Nakasendo organised by Walk Japan--walks varied from 6km to 25km/per day. We had a superb guide, stayed in amazing remote and authentic ryokans with superb food, and wandered through the most beautiful forests and old towns. It was a never to be forgotten experience which we could not have done on our own.

5Zazabee 5:00 PM Dec 6, 2016

Just what we needed!
We took the hike from Magome to Tsumago. I am very glad we did it in this direction because its mostly downhill, and would have been quite exhausting if we did it from Tsumago to Magome. We stopped at the tourist office in Magome and used their portage service which I was so grateful for as our luggage was very heavy. You have to get there before 11h30 though in order for your luggage to be delivered to Tsumago. The hike is 8km long and absolutely beautiful! We did this hike in autumn, so the colours were incredible. We felt revived and relaxed in this beautiful forest. You pass many rivers and streams, as well as 2 waterfalls. The trail is well marked and there are a few toilets along the way, as well as spots to fill up your water bottles. There is also a hut where the family serves tea to travellers for a donation. Loved this hike and would do it over and over again!