Karuizawa to Tokyo

Our final day on the Nakasendo--14 km long and 5-6 hours long. We wound our way through the town of Karuizawa to the Usui-Toge Pass. It was a little difficult to find the route because it wasn't well marked and there were times we weren't sure we were on the path. Luckily, this route was better traveled and we ran into more Japanese tourists. A simple "Nakasendo?" would be met with nods and we were happily on our way.

Coming down from the pass, we passed the post town of Sakamoto and followed the road to Maruyama--a train stop. From Maruyama,we found our way to Yokokawa and took a train to Takasaki (30 minute ride) then the Shinkansen to Tokyo (52 minute ride).  

Our bento box on the shinkansen--ground chicken, grilled chicken and braised chicken over rice.

Once we arrived at Tokyo Station, we walked the last 2 km to Nihonbashi Bridge, the terminus of the Nakasendo.

Mile Zero marker on the Nihonbashi--from which mileage throughout Japan is measured.

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