*EDIT: I walked it and it was amazing - I've added a gpx of the route and closures as of oct 2026. I will be updating the maps and adding gpxs for the Nara route and Shizuoka bypass shortly (Sept 2026)* Hello internet, I'm planning to walk the Tōkai Nature Trail from Osaka to Tokyo in September, October, November 2024. My starting gear list can be found here . Below are the resources I found while investigating the route. I found that while GPS tracks and maps were available, the GPS tracks often included off track portions (e.g. detours to train stations and shops, wrong turns) and guess-timations of the trail, and the maps while informational were either in Japanese (which I unfortunately do not speak), out of date, and spread across multiple websites or not to scale and hard to follow. I have created my own set of geo-referenced pdf maps for the main trail route which I will be testing out, these can be used as is or uploaded to Nomad Tracks/FO Maps/Avenza/et...
14 Nov Map 36: Osaka Hokusetsu Cemetery viewpoint (tent) -> Prince kaisei tomb 開成皇子 墓 -> minoh visitors center / train to hyogo prefecture (a futon in my brother's spare room) Well after yesterday's walk I am only left with 3.8km to the minoh visitors center and the end of the Tokai nature trail. I then have an 8km walk through the minoh valley to the minoh train station. I definitely have mixed feelings about ending this walk, on the one hand I will return to society and my normal life and on the other hand I will return to society and my normal life. There are pros and cons of each, but I will miss the simplicity of life on the trail and the beauty of the Japanese countryside (I won't miss the humidity or limited access to a hot shower). Took my time packing up this morning, had one last cuppa overlooking the impressive Osaka hokusetsu cemetery while the sun rose. Also took my time on the trail, taking 2 hrs to cover the 3.8km. And then just like that I was done....
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