Magome Travel  Magome-juku is a small town in the hills of
Nagano Prefecture, located in the Kiso Valley. which served
travelers of the Nakasendo, a major route connecting Tokyo with
Kyoto during the Edo Period. This forest valley is surrounded by
the Japan Alps. The town has been beautifully restored with a
broad stone walkway lined with carefully tended foliage. To
ensure the safety of travellers, these post-towns were built.
They served as way stations where travellers could stop for food
and rest, and also secured their safety at night.