Today we headed to the hills for one last time on the trail :-( It was a gentle three hour trek along the old samurai road known as the Nakasendo Highway, through traditional and remote villages, to the post town of Tsumago.
We were unexpectedly invited into a local's home for a rest and some green tea; the people here are so lovely.
The Nakasendo road linked Edo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto across the mountainous Kiso region. We only walked a small portion of the trail, but it was interesting to witness a more consistently traditional area of Japan.
Our traditional insight continued as we arrived at our guest house to a warm welcome. This is a picture of our room, complete with bamboo flooring and screen windows.
After a home cooked dinner of wonderful local cuisine, we headed into the night air to see the village by lantern-light. This is our guest house:
The ambient light and romantic setting somehow made the cherry blossoms even more special... :-)
A lovely way to have ended your travels. What a set of experiences you've had and can treasure for life!
ReplyDeleteNow we can't wait to see you and welcome you home.
Dad xxx
Thanks for sharing the adventure with us guys. Loved every post. Enjoy catching up with family and Happy Easter. Catch up soon xxx
ReplyDeleteHi guys. Was great to be able to spend time with you in NZ. Have enjoyed your blog and being able to join you in your travels. It's going to be hard settling into a more mundane lifestyle when you get home. Give our love and greetings to your family when you get back. Graham.
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