Sparrow like birds on the trail between Magome and Tsumago (Photo: Bonson Lam)

The Sparrows of Tsumago

Lose yourself on the ancient mountain road

Bonson Lam   - 1 min read

Retracing the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims and medieval lords from Kyoto to Edo through the mountain paths of the Nakasendo is filled with natural beauty and the stories that lie underneath these well trodden paths. Some towns like Tsumago and Magome look like a movie set, though the sparrows that make their nest here may not have read the script. Coming here in the late summer months allow you to escape the heat of the coast and mellow out in the mountain air.

Bonson Lam

Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century.  I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...