The Hidden Gems of Kiso Valley

Established during the Tokugawa shogunate in Edo, the Nakasendo route was created to link the shogun’s capital with Kyoto. There were two main routes linking these two imperial capitals: Tokaido route (Eastern coastal road) and the Nakasendo route (road in the middle of mountains). The less traveled route, the Nakasendo route has become one of Japan’s favorite tourist destinations.

Kiso Valley from Doppyo


The well-known adventure, close to nature encounter and throwback scenery of the Kiso Valley makes the Nakasendo route a must for your travel itinerary. The valley district is famous for its hiking trails, thick forest filled with Japanese cypress trees more than 100 years old, amazing scenery and ancient villages preserved at its best. Tourists are enjoying the atmospheric feel of being flown back in time by trekking down this path that many merchants and travelers have walked on a hundred years ago. The trail becomes more splendid with these marvelous mountains, Ontake and Komagatake in sight.

Magome 2009 1


Where to strike a pose, in the Kiso Valley’s various attractions? May it be from Tsumago, Magome and Narai, you’ll never get tired of clicking those cameras to capture the breathtaking scenery and unique topography. The atmosphere of these places speaks nothing but pure beauty. Treat your eyes with the spectacular ancient villas and houses carefully preserved over the years. Residents have taken up great lengths to preserve these treasures. Power cables, phone lines and even cars are restricted in the main streets, creating the perfect feeling of slipping back in time. The path leads through the forest and into the countryside, passing along grand old residential houses along the way. The trail takes about 2 to 3 hours (approximately 8 kilometers long), you can slow down your pace and feel the ambience as if you are living in ancient Japan.

Magome-juku(post town) , 馬籠宿 - panoramio (6)

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