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The guide to the Limited Express Shinano from Nagano to Kiso Valley. Learn how to buy tickets, reserve seats, and travel comfortably to historic post towns.

Discover Kiso Valley in Nagano, Japan - hiking the Nakasendo Trail, visiting Edo-period post towns (Magome, Tsumago, Narai). Includes transport tips, hiking routes, and when to visit.

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.