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Mt.Wada and Its Watershed
Mt. Wada is a 1,600-meter-high mountain. It was once the most challenging part of the Nakasendo route. The mountain peaks lining the summit of Mt.Wada form a watershed. Enjoy walking while taking in the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.
You'll be enchanted by the birdsongs and the babbling of the stream!
 The Trailhead of Mt.WadaHere, the adventure begins! |  The Guardians33 Kannon Statues that have protected climbers for generations. |  Nature's Hidden ＧemQuenching every climber's thirst. |
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 Sai-no-Kawara Jizo StatueIt is enshrined at the peak of Mt.Wada and is a sacred spot for offering stones as tokens of gratitude for a safe hike. |  A DeerYou might encounter wild deer. |  Old Aid StationOnce a lifeline for travelers and horses navigating tough mountain passes. |
 Skunk CabbageＡskunk cabbage quietly blooms in the mountains in early spring. |  PrimroseYou'll enjoy many beautiful flowers around the watershed. A primrose is called "Kurinso" in Japanese. |  Nikko DaylilyDuring early summer, you can see clusters of beautiful daylilies everywhere. |
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 Wild MushroomsIn spring, you can encounter the fresh greenery; in summer, magnificent wildflowers; in autumn, lovely wild mushrooms. |  Japanese AzaleasBeautiful azaleas and a mountain lake in the early morning. |  The Winter WatershedYou will be breathless at the sight of the snow-covered mountains. |
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