On our way to the train station to catch the first of three trains to Mitake, where we will begin our walk along the Nakasendo Trail.... 

...waiting at the station....the trains came every two minutes...astounding...

These are some photos that I took from the train of the suburbs on the outskirts of Nagoya .

Feeling very glad that I can comfortably reach a handle in these trains...loving this country.

On board the second train ... country trains aren't as packed as the city trains...obviously..

Our third ride had these cute curtains....

Reached our destination .....Mitake....

It was such a cute little train...

Mitake Train Station ....

Mitake...

Interesting house ....

Off we go on the Nakasendo Trail ....

....so much rice grown along the way...

.......walking through the forest...

.....many Shrines along the path...

These persimmon trees were everywhere....and so many pretty little streams running through the villages...

Amazing stone path....

The Nakasendo Trail characters...

I was captivated by the magnificent bamboo forests....

....our lunch spot...

....the stunning autumn colours are beginning to show...

Daikokuya Ryokan in Hosokute where we are staying tonight....

The owners greeted us with a cool drink, some Japanese tea and banana cake...

This is our sitting room and we have a separate bedroom ....and our own bathroom down the hall. Our luggage had been delivered.

Looks pretty cool in his Yukata....

This was the first of our seven courses for dinner....the owner explained what foods were in each course...we ate everything, it was delicious....