Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20235 min readNakasendō Way: Walk Through Japan's PastThis 5 day walking holiday section of the trails runs through some of the most beautiful Edo architecture and forests of central Japan.
Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20235 min readNakasendō Way (Part 5): The Yogawa-michi Walking Trail and NaraiThe final Nakasendō day through the Yogawa-michi trail from Nagiso for a scenic walk. To celebrate, a train to Narai for a decadent ryokan.
Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20234 min readNakasendō Way (Part 4): The Magome Tsumago PassThe most famous section of Nakasendō! Two beautiful post towns with a beautiful historic route connecting them.
Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20234 min readNakasendō Way (Part 3): Ena to MagomeA residential section of Nakasendo with many places to eat and shop. We also met a fellow Nakasendo-er on their first walking hgoliday.
Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20234 min readNakasendō Way (Part 2): 13 Mountain Passes to EnaA beautiful section through the mountains and forests from Hiyoshicho to Ena. This leg is known for it's mountain passes and shrines.
Zak GoldsteinNov 12, 20234 min readNakasendō Way (Part 1): Mitake to HiyoshichoWalking through rice fields glistening in the sun, mountain trails that look like scenes from fair tale and remote post towns from the past.