Hiking Japan's MOST Beautiful Trail, The Nakasendo

The Nakasendo Trail is the perfect way to combine Japanese history with the beautiful outdoors in Japan. On this trip, we hiked the classic route from the post-town of Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku.
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0:00 Intro
1:09 Hiking to Tsumago-juku
2:52 Tsumago-juku
3:45 Nakasendo Trail: Tsumago to Magome
10:46 Magome-juku
12:43 Extra info on the Nakasendo Trail
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[@RoyandAimee]

Is this the most beautiful place in all of Japan? 😍 Closed tea houses and a never-ending uphill trail couldn't stop Roy from admiring the views at the end (BUT maybe go for the opposite direction if you're doing the Nakasendo 😂)

[@AncientMonarch]

I just finished my 2 week trip from Japan, and this WAS the highlight of my trip! probably the best thing in my trip!

[@Njkk66-user93]

These hiking trails are the parts of Japan outdoors that we do not see often, especially for tourists. It’s beautiful and not over crowded. This is definitely a change in pace from the normal Japan site seeing and shopping. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@RoyandAimee]

Thank you for your lovely comment! We're glad you enjoy seeing this different pace 😊 It's a way of travel we love to show about Japan.

[@valdatout8103]

You two are having the best life!! Again, absolutely beautiful scenery ♥️ Definitely inspires travel there!

[@clownearound5751]

Hi guys, I’m so glad to see that you’ve walked some of this stunning trail. I’ve been fascinated with it and it’s history for a number of years, it must have been quite a sight back when the lords would travel with their entourage. I could spend hours just wandering and looking at all the amazing things in both the towns and also along the trail between them. I imagine in some respects the camera doesn’t completely do it justice, though I’m very happy to sit here and watch and experience. This would be another ‘must do’ if I ever visit Japan, like Roy said, This is Japan. Thank you so much for sharing your experience of this beautiful part of the world with everyone. Best wishes to the two of you. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇺🇯🇵😊

[@RoyandAimee]

Hello hello! Yes I reckon it’d be so easy to do a longer trip here. We spent way too long looking around the first town, Tsumago-juku, realized the day was getting on and had to quickly move on 😅 Yes definitely seeing it with your own eyes is the best experience! But we’re really grateful to be able to capture it with the camera and have it watched by wonderful viewers such as yourself 😊 Thank you as always for your lovely comment!

[@clownearound5751]

@@RoyandAimee hi guys thank you for the lovely reply, yes it’s great you’re able to bring little pieces of Japan to everyone to enjoy and also be inspired by too. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll bring next to show. Have a great remainder to the week and a nice weekend too

[@nataliepriddle9909]

So excited to do this hike soon ❤ your videos are always inspiration

[@RoyandAimee]

Hope you have the absolute best time! Thank you for watching 😊

[@yannislee2344]

Never been there, but it’s great to hear about it

[@jojodancer5016]

Beautiful!

[@RoyandAimee]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@Blankname384]

Great video, thanks!

[@RoyandAimee]

Thank you for watching!

[@joeyp1927]

I think this video brings together what this trail brings together: cute cobblestone paths, beautiful architecture, mountains, and natural scenery. And a nice little cat at the end. Thanks for letting us in on this gem! It looks like the perfect hiking trail. :)

[@RoyandAimee]

So glad you felt we covered all the main points of the trail! It really is a gem 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@joeyp1927]

@@RoyandAimee You're welcome! Have fun!

[@CorgiFlops]

Every time there is an edit over Aimee's explanations, I laugh so hard.

[@RoyandAimee]

😂😂 Glad to hear the edits are working out!

[@pauedi1998]

Guys, I love your videos! I'm using them as a guide to plan my next Japan trip... I think I'll need to stay for 3 months instead of just 1 LOL So many beautiful places! ❤

[@RoyandAimee]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! 🥹 Haha can definitely understand the desire to want to stay longer!

[@user-fe8sz3bm4w]

9:31 Shaved ice is a genuinely traditional sweet with a history of at least 1200 years in Japan and we do like enjoying it every summer. So you guys made the right choice!

[@RoyandAimee]

Ooh that's great to know! It's definitely perfect for a warm day.

[@spankohyayo]

日本に訪れた海外の方々に、是非一度訪れて欲しい侍ロード！！ですね。雰囲気、自然、川の音、空気を五感で感じて欲しいなー、

[@AncientMonarch]

I just finished my 2 week trip from Japan, and this WAS the highlight of my trip! probably the best thing in my trip! 😁

[@RoyandAimee]

Oooh so glad to hear that! Did you get to stay in the area as well? Or just passed through?

[@AncientMonarch]

@@RoyandAimee i stayed for the night in magome juku, then hiked the trail for tsumago juku in the morning. The place where I stayed is called "Magome Chaya" in case you were wondering.

[@RoyandAimee]

Nice, thanks for sharing! That looks like a very cute little spot.

[@onestejamo]

Hello! What month did you hike the Nakasendo Trail?

[@salsabila-arum]

I have always wanting to explore the Nakasendo trail but afraid of the bears 😅 guess this video is all the push I need to just go for it

[@RoyandAimee]

You can do it! Trust us, nothing to be scared about with the bears, there's enough foot traffic along the trail that the chance of a bear encounter is next to none. But of course I can't say that without also saying for sensibilities, have your wits about you :)

[@perthho]

Hi Aimeeand Roy, I really love your content. As a vegetarian, I'm always on the lookout for great vegetarian restaurants. Could you make a video featuring some of the best vegetarian restaurants? It would be awesome to hear your insights and suggestions. Thanks!

[@RoyandAimee]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching ❤️ Ooh that's a great idea! I can't say we're super knowledgeable about vegetarian restaurants so I think we'll have to do some research and scouting to come up with a good list 💪

[@DreamBelief]

Are there sections with stairs? About how many, and how many stairs? I'm a wheelchair user and would love to go along here. I can handle dirt tracks and grass

[@RoyandAimee]

Hi there! From memory, most of the trail was just slopes except for at least two sets of fairly long stairs (maybe 40-50 steps?) near Magome-juku. You can kinda see them off the to left at 10:25. There were also times like at 4:59 where there were small rises in the path. Probably one other thing is that there was one section that was very narrow between some houses. It was a detour though, with the proper section of the trail looking like it was under repair. Hope that helps!

[@unbdld42]

Very nicely done mate! I’m planning on doing this exact same route as you. Is there camping ⛺️ on this route?

[@RoyandAimee]

Thanks for the kind comment! We didn’t see any camping on the route we took unfortunately. It seems like there might be some campgrounds in the wider area: maps.app.goo.gl/gq3xg79r9ttvMkceA?g_st=ic maps.app.goo.gl/AgCS1gAvde4j7gki7?g_st=ic But these are out of the way from the main route between Tsumago and Magome.

[@unbdld42]

Thank you 🙏 for reply. I meant “wild” camping. Like walking a few minutes off trail to make a one night camp spot. Did you see or feel like this may be acceptable? I’m a student and trying to save money 💰. 🤗

[@RoyandAimee]

Ah! Yes sorry I misunderstood 😅 Hmm that's a great question. Honestly, we don't have any experience with wild camping and it doesn't seem to be something that is done as much in Japan. We've heard of people doing it by keeping a low profile, arriving late and leaving early but you also have to be prepared to be asked to move on by land owners etc. So whether it's acceptable along this route, we couldn't really say sorry!

[@IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

Roy be like ``Aimee said trail is mostly downhill than why we going uphill for past 1 hour `` than Aimee swetting face said we are starting from other side .😂😂🤣🤣

[@RoyandAimee]

My pre-planning for this trip was not as good as it could have been 😂😂

[@annamariaborjesdotter3409]

"we are the only ones going this way", well since you will not meet the people going the same direction you feel like you are the only people going that way! 😂

[@RoyandAimee]

Hahaha yes this is a good point!

[@Gemby13]

Is that gopro? Sir, can u tell me your camera action equipment?

[@RoyandAimee]

Hi there! The majority of the footage in our videos is shot with a Panasonic Lumix S5, but we also used a Go Pro Hero 10 Black for some of the shots in this video. Hope this helps!

[@Gemby13]

@@RoyandAimee thank you!

[@randolf5111]

It`s like a RPG, you need to find a path.

[@RoyandAimee]

😂😂 A RPG with very beautiful graphics.

[@dandjsh7978]

Most beautiful trail? Nah. I've had more scenic hikes in Nagano and Hokkaido. Historically rich? Definitely.

[@RoyandAimee]

Agree, if you're looking for natural beauty, Nagano and Hokkaido are some of the best places for scenic hikes. Loved the history on the Nakasendo though 😊

[@yannislee2344]

Never been there, but it’s great to hear about it

[@RoyandAimee]

Glad you enjoyed seeing it! It's quickly became one of our favourite places so far 😊