A preserved Edo post town on the Nakasendo highway, where overhead wires are buried and modern signage banned. Walk the 8 km cobbled trail from Magome at dawn — the path between the two towns is the experience.

Best season

Spring · Autumn

Crowd level

Moderate

Opening hours

Town always accessible; trail walked May–November

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

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