The Nakasendo Like You’ve Never Seen Before | Van Life Japan

Join me as I explore the Nakasendo, Japan’s historic Edo-period route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo. While towns like Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku, and Narai-juku are famous, many of the surrounding post towns remain hidden, relatively untouched, and rarely visited by tourists.

In this video, I take you off the beaten path around the Nakasendo trail to discover secret spots most travelers miss, all while living the van life in Japan. Expect quiet streets, beautiful nature, local culture, and the raw beauty of the Japanese countryside away from the crowds.

Whether you’re planning to hike the Nakasendo, travel Japan by van, or just love finding places off the tourist trail, this adventure shows you a side of Japan you probably haven't seen before.

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🎬Chapters:
0:00-0:36 Intro
0:37-3:15 Niekawa-juku
3:16-4:59 Abandoned Village
5:00-7:16 Kiso-Hiarasawa
7:17-9:34 Narai-juku
9:35-11:54 Tori Pass
11:55-14:18 Fukushima-juku
14:19-17:35 Atera Valley
17:36-19:58 Nezame no toko
19:59-22:54 Free campground
22:55-28:01 Tsumago-Magome Walk
28:02-28:43 Outro

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