How long does it take to walk the Nakasendo way?

Walking the Nakasendo trail The section of the Nakasendo between the two post towns is about eight kilometers long, taking around two to three hours to complete.

Where does the Nakasendo trail start?

Kyoto
The Nakasendo Way is a fully-guided walking tour between the Nakasendo’s beginning in Kyoto and its end in Edo, modern-day Tokyo.

How old is the Nakasendo way?

The original Nakasendo Trail is over 330 miles long and some parts of it can be traced back to the 7th Century. It follows the old postal route through the Nakasendo region, connecting Kyoto and Tokyo, and dates back to the Edo Period, which lasted from 1603-1868.

How do I get to Nakasendo?

The Nakasendo Highway can be reached by train or highway bus. By shinkansen, head to Nagoya before transferring to trains on the JR Shinano Limited Express line.

How do you walk from Tokyo to Kyoto?

Walk the Nakasendo Way through rural Japan from Kyoto to Tokyo. A route used since feudal times the Nakasendo Trail, one of a network of ancient highways, linked Kyoto and Tokyo through the central mountains.

Can you still walk the Tokaido road?

Sadly, most of the old trail has been swallowed up by National Route No. 1, also known as, you guessed it, the Tokaido Highway—a motorway with no pedestrian walkway. If you are ambitious, you can trace the whole trail from Tokyo to Kyoto, like this woman did.

Where is Kiso Valley in Japan?

Nagano Prefecture
The Kiso Valley (木曽路, Kisoji) is located in Nagano Prefecture, and runs alongside the mountains of the Central Alps. An ancient 70 km trade route called the Kisoji was developed along the valley and served as a very important means of commerce in the area.

What is the Kumano Kodo trail?

Kumano Kodo is the name of a hiking route made up of seven trails that snake through the Kii Mountain Range in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture. As you can see by the inset map it is about 100 km south of Osaka. It’s one of only two pilgrimages in the world registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where can I find minshuku in Japan?

Minshuku are typically located around tourist areas such as hot springs, ski resorts and in the mountains. They are also commonly found in smaller countryside cities and towns or by the sea.

Can you still walk the Tokaido?

How long does it take from Tokyo to Kyoto?

2 hours and 20 minutes
The most convenient way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto is the Shinkansen bullet train. Via the Nozomi train, the trip from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 2 hours and 20 minutes and costs 14,170 yen (as of July 2020). Shinkansen trains are quiet and shake very little, so you can sit peacefully and relax during your journey.

Is there a tour of the Nakasendo way?

Nakasendo Way is brought to you by Walk Japan Ltd., which operates the original tours to the Nakasendo Way. Take a journey along the Nakasendo Way, following the 69 Post-Towns in our online tour.

Is there a Nakasendo way from Fukiage to Tokyo?

Fukiage to Tokyo Nakasendo Way is brought to you by Walk Japan Ltd., which operates the original tours to the Nakasendo Way. Take a journey along the Nakasendo Way, following the 69 Post-Towns in our online tour.

How many post towns are on the Nakasendo way?

Take a journey along the Nakasendo Way, following the 69 Post-Towns in our online tour. The Nakasendo Way: A Journey to the Heart of Japan is a comprehensive resource on the historic highways of Japan with particular emphasis on the Nakasendo Way.

What do you need to know about walk Japan?

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