Tokyo Station - waiting for the Shinkansen to whisk us to Nagoya
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Our first ride on the ShinkansenOn to Magome... A small, charming, Edo-era post town in the Kiso Valley west of Tokyo / Northeast of Nagoya. We had our first bullet train (Shinkansen) experience; they move very quickly. It was great to get into the mountains... It rained. Emily was bitten by a HUGE centipede type insect with giant shark-teeth. And we stayed in our first Japanese Ryokan (a small traditional inn).
The entrance of our Ryokan
Views around MagomeWe got up at dawn's break to do the 7.8k hike from Magome to Tsumago on an old post trail, formerly linking Kyoto to what is now Tokyo... It was just us...the mist of the morning...and the bears (evidently there are many bears in the region...fortunately, we didn't see any). It was an extremely peaceful hike...
It's a hiking 'course'... Not a path, not a trail.
Not really sure what this flower is, but it's sure perty
"Ring the bell hard against bears."
Not really sure what this flower is, but it's sure perty"Ring the bell hard against bears."
Peace and quiet...
The streets of Tsumago
Now, looking back, this was one of the most rewarding things we did in Japan. Very cool.
Now, looking back, this was one of the most rewarding things we did in Japan. Very cool.
3 comments:
Oooh! Magome looks awesome! How has the food been? Devin - the "traveling haircut" is nails.
Thank you for sharing your great experiences. We love you and please stay safe.
Bears? Did you ring the bell hard? Bitten by a centipede with shark teeth? Scenery looks awesome and so CLEAN! Love you...stay healthy & safe.
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