Walking Japan's Samurai Road ⛩️ Nakasendo Trail

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail in autumn from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku, two beautifully preserved Edo-period post towns in the Kiso Valley. This scenic 7km walk along Japan's historic samurai road offers stunning fall colors, traditional architecture, and peaceful mountain scenery. Filmed in 4K with ambient nature sounds: no talking, just the experience.

🎧 Headphones recommended | Ambient hiking sounds, no narration

🥾 ROUTE DETAILS:
• Distance: 7.1 km (4.4 miles) one way
• Duration: ~2-3 hours at leisurely pace
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate (some uphill sections)
• Best season: Autumn (October-November) for fall colors
• Trail surface: Mostly paved/stone paths through forest

🚃 GETTING THERE FROM NAGOYA:
1. Nagoya → Nakatsugawa (JR Chuo Line, ~1hr 15min, ¥2,640)
2. Nakatsugawa Station → Magome-juku (Bus, 25min, ¥560)
3. Hike: Magome-juku → Tsumago-juku (7.1km walk)
4. Tsumago-juku → Nagiso Station (4km walk or bus)
5. Nagiso → Nagoya (JR Tokyu Limited Express, 1hr)

💡 TIPS:
• Luggage forwarding available (¥500-1000) between post towns
• Free tea rest stop along the trail

🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Trailer - Autumn Nakasendo
00:18 JR Train to Nakatsugawa
01:01 Konbini Breakfast
02:11 Bus to Magome-juku (馬籠宿)
02:38 Arriving in Magome-juku Post Town
03:11 Trying Gohei Mochi (五平餅) - Egg Rice Cake
03:46 Beginning the Nakasendo Trail Hike
05:38 Free Tea Rest Stop
06:09 Forest Trail Section
06:46 Waterfalls & Mountain Views
07:41 Arriving at Tsumago-juku (妻籠宿)
08:32 Walking to Nagiso Station
09:06 Soft Serve Ice Cream in Nagiso
09:29 Return Train to Nagoya
09:56 Conveyor Belt Sushi Dinner

📍 POST TOWNS:
• Magome-juku (馬籠宿) - Hillside post town, birthplace of writer Shimazaki Toson
• Tsumago-juku (妻籠宿) - Flat valley