Walking Through Time: Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo

#summervacay Tsumago-juku feels like a step into Japan’s past. This quiet post town along the old Nakasendo Trail has preserved its Edo-era charm no power lines, no cars, just wooden houses and cobbled streets. A popular way to experience it is by walking the scenic 8 km trail from Magome to Tsumago. The path winds through forests, small waterfalls, and mountain views, with rest stops like a free tea house along the way. It’s a peaceful and meaningful walk one that lets you slow down, breathe fresh mountain air, and imagine life centuries ago.