Hike day: Magome Pass-Nakatsu Trail

By David · Journey: Japan 2026 · 35 km · May 19, 2026

Countries: Japan

I hopped on a train (my first Japanese train ride!) to Nagiso, just up the Nakatsu Trail from Nakatsugawa in order to walk back over the Magome Pass. It's supposed to be quite scenic, although not that high...

Hike day: Magome Pass-Nakatsu Trail

Along the way

  1. Momosuke Bashi Bridge · Japan
  2. Momosuke Bashi Bridge · Japan
  3. 20 May 2026 - 08:54 · Japan
  4. Momosuke Bashi Bridge · Japan
  5. 20 May 2026 - 09:12 · Japan
  6. 20 May 2026 - 09:23 · Japan
  7. 20 May 2026 - 09:35 · Japan
  8. Views from former Tsumagojo castle · Japan
  9. 20 May 2026 - 10:02 · Japan
  10. 20 May 2026 - 10:09 · Japan
  11. Museum at Tsumago-juku · Japan
  12. Post office · Japan
  13. 20 May 2026 - 10:34 · Japan
  14. 20 May 2026 - 10:39 · Japan
  15. Edo era preserved street · Japan
  16. 20 May 2026 - 10:51 · Japan
  17. 20 May 2026 - 11:06 · Japan
  18. 20 May 2026 - 11:13 · Japan
  19. Otaki & Metaki Waterfalls · Japan
  20. Merged Cypress trees · Japan
  21. Lunch & Tea room · Japan
  22. 20 May 2026 - 12:52 · Japan
  23. Magome Pass · Japan
  24. Hot! · Japan
  25. Outskirts of Magome-juku · Japan
  26. An artist's open garden · Japan
  27. 20 May 2026 - 13:20 · Japan
  28. 20 May 2026 - 13:32 · Japan
  29. Magome viewpoint · Japan
  30. 20 May 2026 - 13:39 · Japan

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