Solo Hiking Japan's Most Legendary Trail | The Nakasendo [4K]

*NEXT VID: SOLO HIKING JAPAN'S MOST MYSTICAL FOREST* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ4nCiJAw20 The total hike was actually closer to about 15km lol Would you do it? Let me know in the comments below! Also, because I promised... PS - post town (shukuba) vid: https://youtu.be/hjAMIFTd5oY

Hi Norm. Because of this video, my wife and I went to visit this amazing area of Japan 3 weeks ago and stayed in Magome-Juku for 2 nights and also hiked to Tsumago. That was the highlight of our trip and we will keep the memory for ever. Just came here to thank you for the amazing content . We felt the energy of this place as you express in this video. thank you

Wow this place is gorgeous!! Need to visit here one day🥺

Since been living in Japan for 10 yrs from now I think it's everywhere you go around Japan you will find the same atmosphere ....very serene..clean...quite...I mean it's so good for contemplation and meditation..

This is the Japan I wish to know. Beautiful forests, lots of history, and kind people. Really quaint that the only vending machine, was three rooms deep, into a traditional looking inn.

I travelled and hiked the entire trail, from the imperial grounds from Tokyo to the imperial palace in Kyoto in one trip. Such an amazing experience.

The most healthiest walkthrough, I felt like I was there as well.

I hiked this trail a few months ago alone because of this video. It was one of the biggest highlights of my study abroad trip. Thank you!

Idk why im crying watching this. Not even exaggerating, my eyes are really watering starting from 1:37 ..

The trail looks like a scene out of a Ghibli movie. Mesmerisingly beautiful. Thanks for taking us along Norm, it's definitely sitting up there on my bucket list at the moment.

The Nakasendo trail is an absolute dream of mine to experience. Potential for bears and everything, the whole experience looks indescribably wonderful.

Watching this video felt like meditation. Not only did you bring us on a beautiful walk but somehow I feel much more grateful of life and the gift of life in general. The music, the talking and the videography all suited each other so perfectly!

The town is so clean and immaculate that it almost feels like a theme park.

"I always wanted to do this!" The best ending ever, probably. Stay safe Norm.

I did this hike in 2015. It's every bit as amazing as Norm says. And if you thought Magome looks beautiful at night, it's even better in the early morning. I happened to wake up just before dawn and wandered around the street taking pictures and just soaking in the scenery. I remember that hairpin curve! It's pretty fun if you are hiking with a group and can take a group shot with people further up/down the trail. Note if you are hiking the trail in early spring (March-April) - some parts such as the bridges may still be iced over or snow-covered, and are therefore extremely slippery. Mind your step!

These Villages just looks so gorgeous and unbelievable beautiful, almost made me cry

Norm working soo hard to show us how beautiful Japan is. Damn I am in love with this channel

I remember a shop where sparrows had nested over the entrance. They closed the entrance and put out a sign to use the backdoor in order to not disturb the sparrows. I love stuff like this. And I had planned to walk the Nakasendo in April 2020... well... I am keeping fingers crossed for next year.

Always wanted to explore Japan but I have a chronic illness that would prevent me from doing the long hikes. Thank you for taking me ( all of us) along with you! It’s beautiful and it feels like I’m right there along with you. 😊 Grateful from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

This is one of the most magical places I've ever visited, and I've been to a lot of them! Wholeheartedly recommend anyone on the fence to please go and visit. You won't regret it :)