Day: November 5, 2025

The Nakasendo Way - Magome-juku Historic Post Town
Kyoto

The Nakasendo Way – Discover Magome-juku, a Living Edo-Period Post Town

Nestled in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Magome-juku (馬籠宿) is one of the most picturesque post towns along the historic Nakasendo Way. This was the ancient route connecting Tokyo (Edo) and Kyoto during Japan’s Edo period. Once one of sixty-nine post towns providing rest for weary travelers, Magome-juku offered lodging, meals, and entertainment to samurai, […]

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