Travel Tips & Guides

Discover how to explore Kiso Valley's historic Nakasendo post towns (Narai, Tsumago, Magome) by local train. Learn about one-man trains, IC card limitations, JR Pass usage, and station-by-station access guide on JR Chuo Line.

Authentic Nakasendo: Nojiri to Suhara 8km day hike through rural Kiso Valley. Train access, maps, post towns, and Atera Blue gorge guide. Off the beaten path Japan.

Can you believe this water color? Discover Atera Valley's miraculous "Atera Blue" near Nakasendo Trail. Real visitor experience with photos, access tips & highlights.

Experience authentic forest bathing amongst 300-year-old Japanese cypress trees. A perfect addition to your Nakasendo trail journey through the Kiso Valley.

Explains how to get to Kaga Onsen from Tokyo Station. The easiest way to get there is by Shinkansen. It takes only 3 hours to get to Kaga Onsen without changing trains.

Discover Narai-juku, Japan's longest historic post town on the Nakasendo Trail. Experience 400 years of Japanese history in this beautifully preserved 1km stretch of traditional wooden buildings in Kiso Valley.

Perfect for Nakasendo Trail explorers: Nezame-no-Toko is just 30 minutes from Agematsu Station. Experience the stunning white granite boulders carved by the Kiso River and emerald-green waters at this legendary Urashima Taro folklore site in the Kiso Valley.

This guide explains the history, highlights, and how to walk the Nakasendo trail. Learn about the charms of Kiso Fukushima, Tsumago-juku, and Magome-juku, as well as essential safety tips for your self-guided hike.

We show how to travel from Tokyo to Kiso Valley by train. Discover historic Nakasendo post towns like Narai-juku and Tsumago-juku. Includes ticket booking tips, route comparisons, and practical advice for first-time visitors to this traditional Japanese mountain region.