Second of two parts of our adventure on the Nakasendo trail.
We follow the previous day of 7-hour travel (including stops) from Tokyo to Tsumago with Hiking/Trekking Day from Magome to Tsumago, an almost 8-KM hike. Can we make the average 2-3 hour time?
There have been concerns about bear encounters on this trek -- mind you, we live in the tropics with no bear issues. But the day is too beautiful for these fears, and despite a couple of instances of paranoia on the trail, we march on and get out alive and well and joyful!
Overall, it's a beautiful trail as we pass through the well-preserved and quaint Magome, patches of residential areas and small farms, and of course, the expectedly beautiful Japanese woods, perfect for forest bathing. There is also the Tateba Tea House, a structure that has been around since the Edo Period and has so far continued the tradition of serving tea to travelers on the Nakasendo. And of course, the reward is getting back to Tsumago, lovely and peaceful, the supper that's waiting for us is the perfect cap to this adventure.
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Super thanks, maraming salamat po!
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