Magome street scene

At a small museum for local writer Shimazaki Toson - a huge carp banner peeks out. Inside, the room was filled with old kites and simialr carp banners.

In Magome

Magome

At a rest stop along the way - an old mountain-style house with a traditional hearth, and on old man who had only tea to offer.

Along the trail

In Tsumago

An Edo-era notice board, where official proclamations would be posted.

In Tsumago

Tsumago

Tsumago