Kiso Valley Travel Guide - What to do in the Kisoji - japan-guide.com
The Kiso Valley (木曽路, Kisoji) is located in Nagano Prefecture, and runs alongside the mountains of the Central Alps. An ancient 70 km trade route called the Kisoji was developed along the valley and served as a very important means of commerce in the area.
Kiso Valley - Nakasendo Trail - Kiso Ontake Tourism Office Official …
The Kiso district is home to eleven of these historic station towns as well as one of the four security checkpoints, the Kiso Fukushima Checkpoint. These towns prospered from the traffic and grew to be one of the greatest trade routes of the time.
Kiso Valley Guide - Japan Experience
Here visitors can take a JR train to Ena, Nakatsugawa or up to Kiso-Fukushima or Narai along the Kiso Valley to begin their hikes. The Kiso Valley is particularly beautiful in the fall when the autumn foliage can be spectacular.
Kiso Valley - Wikipedia
The Kiso Valley (木曾谷, Kiso-dani) is a geographical area that centers on the valley of the upper portions of the Kiso River in the southwestern part of Nagano Prefecture in Japan. It is a v-shaped valley with length of approximately 60 km (36 mi) that follows the river as it flows from north by northwest to south by southwest into Gifu ...
Kiso Fukushima Guide - Japan Experience
Kiso Fukushima is also the base for hiking up Mt. Ontake, Japan's second highest volcano after Mt. Fuji, and about 20km west of Kiso-Fukushima. There are ten stations on the ascent and hikers often stay overnight at the 8th station to climb to the summit to see the sunrise the next day.
KISO FUKUSHIMA - Kiso Ontake Tourism Office Official Site
The distinct Edo-style buildings throughout town, in particular those lining the banks of the Kiso River, are a picturesque reminder of this history. The checkpoint itself has been restored and now contains many fascinating relics of the Edo period including a display of …
Kiso Valley | Nagano | Hokuriku Shinetsu - Travel Japan
The rugged and forested Kiso Valley in southwestern Nagano is a fascinating step back in time. The area is home to the best-preserved section of the old Nakasendo merchant trail.
The Ultimate Kiso Valley Guide | Exploring this Hidden Gem
Jun 9, 2017 · Given that the entire village is centered around the Nakasendo, it’s almost impossible to get lost but here’s a map in case. The 8 km trail to Tsumago-juku picks up just beyond the message board.
Kiso Valley - Nakasendo - Kiso Ontake Tourism Office
Kiso is a forested, mountainous valley nestled in southern Nagano, known for its scenic peaks, carbonated hot springs, hiking trails and picturesque towns on the historic Nakasendo trail. Come and enjoy its pure splendour.
Nakasendo Way: The Kiso Road - Walk Japan Guided Tours
A guided tour through the Kiso Valley and beautiful mid-section trails of the Nakasendo Way. Walking through picturesque Magome, Tsumago and quiet countryside.