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The trail between Magome and Tsumago is a well maintained section of the former Nakasendo, the route that ran along the Kiso Valley and connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the Edo Period. The trail is not difficult and is well marked in English and Japanese. It is about 8 km long and should take two to three hours to complete at a leisurely pace.
The trail leads through the countryside and passes right alongside the houses and fields of local residents. Unfortunately, the trail also intersects with the highway and hikers must tread along tarmac for some portions. Despite this, a walk along the Magome-Tsumago trail is a highly enjoyable part of visiting the Kiso Valley.
A baggage forwarding service is available through the towns' tourist information centers. Luggage must be dropped off at the information center before 11:30am and will be delivered to the other town's information center by 1:00pm. A fee of 500 yen is charged per item. The service is available on weekends and public holidays from mid March to mid November and everyday from July 20 to August 31.
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If not walking, you can travel between Magome and Tsumago by infrequent direct buses (see timetable). The more time-consuming alternative leads by train and buses via Nakatsugawa and Nagiso Stations.
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