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Hike on the historic connecting route between Tokyo and Kyoto.
moderate
Distance 12.1 km
4:02 h
382 m
532 m
806 m
412 m
The hike follows the former main road and connects the towns of Magome and Nagiso. Both towns have many historic buildings. The route between them mostly leads along beautiful hiking paths through the hilly landscape.
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
806 m
Lowest point
412 m
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Asphalt
4.5 km
Dirt road
421 m
Forested/wild trail
2.3 km
Path
4.7 km
Road
169 m
Safety information
A small bell, as bears live in the region.Roadbook
The path is well signposted and easy to find.
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妻籠宿Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train from Nagoya to Nakatsugawa. From there by bus to Magome. The bus must be paid for in cash. Bus schedules: https://www.go-nagano.net/en/travel-guide/bus_timetable/kiso_river_valley/#magome-nakatsugawa
Return from Nagiso to Nagoya either by Chuo Mainline or Shinano Express Train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid for both.
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Nakasendo
Coordinates
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35.524685, 137.565241
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35°31'28.9"N 137°33'54.9"E
UTM
53S 732604 3934258
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Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
12.1 km
Duration
4:02 h
Ascent
382 m
Descent
532 m
Highest point
806 m
Lowest point
412 m
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