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

2025/10/21
Practical Travel
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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.

2025/09/14
Culture & History
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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.

2025/09/01
Nature & Adventures
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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.

2025/08/29
Regional Highlights
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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.

2025/09/05
Practical Travel
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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.

2025/08/19