Tsumago - The Old Samurai Town

There was a main road from Tokyo to Kyoto named Nakasendo, can be translated to "road through the central mountains". During this time, Japan was ruled by the Shogunate. A scene of Samurai bearing katana, townspeople wearing simple kimonos and peasants selling their farm products. Travelers coming on foot all stayed in the bustling town - Tsumago.

Highly recommended to hike a preserved trail of the former Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome. The journey between Tsumago and Magome takes about 2hours on foot, following the old footpath through the shady forest. A truely unforgettable experience !! The most beautiful sight throughout my Japan trip is none other than this.... I call this the "Postcard" town. Every picture is good for a postcard. <3 What better place for OOTD !!!

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 I felt my lungs inflat with the onrush of scenery - air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, this is what it is to be happy !!!

For those who are interested in walking this trail, it can be done for all ages. Heels are still not recommended ladies ;) Let's start !!

For the lucky ones, you might get to see bears too !!! Not for me since someone rang the bell super hard !! :p

Got a break thanks to this friendly old man who offered us tea ;) Arigato!!

Arrived in this surreal town!! Just a slow walk down this town clears your heart and mind.. Feels like fantasy <3

 

Got company for my OOTD, "photobomb" !!! Not sure who is the photobomber though.. hahaha

Wanted to experience a traditional inn and we were glad to have selected Kohsinzuka Inn. A 106 year-old house located in Ohtsumago, a bit away from Tsumagojuku. It is surrounded by Nakasendo, an old trail and a mountain stream.

Be a traveler, not a tourist !!! Living like a local !! <3

The living room

View from our room !!

The amazing home cooked dinner was a steal from this Inn, with my hot sake being warmed up using the "Irori". No pictures this time as we are busy making friends with other guests in the inn ;)


Stay tuned for my last post in Japan on Tokyo up next week !!! Sumo-wrestling and the famous Sanja festival in Asakusa..
~~~Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world !!!~~~