From Magome, Tsumago is a walk of 7.6km (4.7 miles) if you take the meandering trail that connects the two among the hills and valleys of Gifu and Nagano. During your walk, the scenery regularly changes between forests, countryside, rural communities and towns.
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This is the Easiest Section to Reach of an Ancient Japanese Walking Route
Seeing different traditional post towns in Japan was my reason for visiting the Kiso Valley. But the chance to hike the Nakasendo Way, the historic route through mountains and countryside, as I travelled from Magome to Tsumago was the cherry on top. Getting the chance to experience these towns and spend some time in gorgeous nature was just too hard to resist.
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