This is afollow up post to the introduction to our Nakasendo Hike, Bike, and Walking trip.
An introduction to the post towns of the Nakasendo - not just the famous ones.
A list of post towns
A google map showing the post towns of the Nakasendo
Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about life off the beaten path, our photos, routes, and stories are here to help you discover a quieter, more personal side of Japan.
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Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about life off the beaten path, our photos, routes, and stories are here to help you discover a quieter, more personal side of Japan.
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As international tourism to Japan grows, approximately 73% of overnight stays are concentrated in just five prefectures: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and Fukuoka
6/4/2025, 10:56:48 PM2025 Gujo Odori Schedule
2025 will again see a return to a full Gujo Odori dance schedule, 30 nights of festive dancing, rain or shine. And of course 2025 will also see a full return to all night "testusya odori" dancing at Obon on August 13, 14, 15 and 16! Be sure to plan ahead as accommodation can be difficult to find on dancing days, especially at Obon!
5/31/2025, 8:15:44 PM'Looks good enough to eat': inside the home of Japan's fake food industry
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The town of Gujo Hachiman is the centre of the replica food industry now worth an estimated $90m
5/31/2025, 8:10:38 PMNozawana blossoms in Nanohana Park
5/28/2025, 8:14:23 PMIf you want to keep your styles at the top for tidiness, but ensure nothing breaks:
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5/25/2025, 11:31:58 PMMizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) in Numa-no-hara marshland
5/25/2025, 11:31:37 PMFollwing wuestion on Reddit
I am looking for a small japanese village in the countryside without tourists. I intend to go to japan in october so it would be great if it is not too cold in that village. I will travel from shanghai. It would be great if the village was in edo style. Many thanks in advance
5/25/2025, 8:15:37 PMThe Gujo Hachiman momiji festival begins the end of October and continues until mid November, with the autumn colours typically reaching their peak around the 10th - 12th of November.
5/21/2025, 8:25:53 PMThe number of inbound visitors (to Japan) reached a record high of over 36.86 million in 2024. The government is aiming for 60 million by 2030... In Kyoto, the problem is becoming serious. The situation pretty much mirrors that of overtourism in European locations like Barcelona
5/10/2025, 10:59:29 PMThe Iiyama Nanohana Festival will be held at the Nanohana Park, which offers stunning scenery.
During the festival period, food stalls and stage events are planned.
Date : 3rd ～ 5th May 2025
Place : Nanohana Park ( www.iiyama-ouendan.net/en/dest… )
5/1/2025, 7:40:12 PM2024 Snow depths in Sakae Mura
4/30/2025, 7:34:33 PMIiyama Castle Cherry blossoms:
Typically, the cherry blossoms at Iiyama Castle Ruins Park reach their peak from mid to late April. During this time, lanterns are set up, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms at night as part of the Iiyama Castle Cherry Blossom Festival.
4/25/2025, 7:37:24 PMGujo Hachiman Spring Festival — 3rd Weekend in April
As the last of the cherry blossom petals fall gently to the ground, the town comes alive for two days of colourful parades and celebration to welcome spring....
4/9/2025, 8:22:39 PM"This duality, where one place is so overrun with tourists that it feels like a cultural Disneyland while neighboring areas remain eerily empty, is quite common across the country. "
1/13/2025, 11:01:19 PM