The charcoal fire was burning, and white smoke was faintly rising.

Tiny flames emerge from the black charcoal, licking the iron kettle hanging from it, and the occasional tiny crackling sound of the charcoal can be heard.

The iron kettle didn't move, and it was completely pitch black, and it was impossible to tell whether it was the original color or was smoked by charcoal, and now it was completely hidden inside.

Naruse stared at the side for a while, still unable to see anything, but he wasn't stupid enough to reach out and touch it.

Even if it is a stone, it will be hot for a long time if it is so scorched.

"Spring Sea?"

When I went downstairs to the bathroom, I found that he hadn't come in for a long time, and Naoko came out to take a look again.

"Here we are." Naruse got up and went over to wash up with his girlfriend.

The time was around eight o'clock in the morning, and as far as the holidays were concerned, the two of them got up a little early. But this is not home after all, not to mention that they have somewhere else to go today.

After washing up, the two went to the dining room, where the exquisite breakfast was already set on the table.

"It's quite rich." Naruse sat down and adjusted his chair for a while before he sat down.

"Yes."

On the table, there is not only a Japanese breakfast of miso soup, grilled fish, and tofu, but also a Western breakfast of salad, bacon, sausage, and fried egg.

As the two were eating, Yu Guang caught a glimpse of another table of foreign guests getting up and leaving, and Naoko glanced at it casually, and found that the breakfast on the table had basically not been touched much, just eating salads and other things.

"It seems that foreigners are not used to eating it." Naruse said.

"That's right."

After breakfast, the two went to the hot spring for more than ten minutes, and then returned to the room to change their clothes, pack up their things and prepare to leave.

After leaving the room and leaving the White Horse House, Naruse looked up and saw that the weather was still very good today, the sky was blue and cloudless.

"Let's walk to Tsumago-juku." He turned his head.

"Okay." Naoko was slightly surprised, nodded quickly, and looked down at the suitcase in her hand again.

"You can check in your luggage at the tourist center." Naruse said, "When I passed by yesterday, I took a look at it, and the luggage I checked in in the morning was delivered to the tourist center over there at about 1 p.m. It will take two or three hours to walk from here, and you won't have to wait to get there. ”

"Uh-huh, let's check it in."

It's already nine o'clock, and there is no one here at Magome-juku, and all you can see are tourists who came the night before, and it is a little deserted.

The two of them went to the tourist center and checked in their luggage for a fee of 1,000 yen per piece regardless of the weight.

After handing over the 2,000 yen shipping fee, the staff also dragged the suitcases of the two men into it for temporary storage, and in addition to the necessary collection documents, they also handed him two walking certificates for the monk and Shangzi, and when he went to the Tsumagojuku side to pick up the luggage, he could stamp it as a souvenir.

Everything was ready, and the two set off.

If you leave the north exit, you will soon see the boundary marker, and after passing the boundary marker, you will be considered leaving the range of Magome-juku.

There is also a road sign standing next to it.

Along the Nakasendo Trail, in addition to the iconic stone paths, the most conspicuous thing is the road signs that appear every other section, clearly indicating all the directions and distances to each place, so you don't have to worry about getting lost.

"Tsumagojuku, 7.6KM......" Naoko looked at the road sign, "It looks so far away." ”

"Take your time." Naruse held her hand, "At most, I'll be there at noon." ”

"Uh-huh."

The old Nakasendo is narrow enough for pedestrians, so it is not very convenient to open to traffic, so there is another winding mountain road built in the local area, and according to the information that Naruse saw at the tourist center, you can take a bus from the winding mountain road to Tsumago-juku in just over 20 minutes.

They walked for sightseeing, but of course they chose to take the more scenic trail.

"It's two kilometers to Magome Pass, and this section is uphill, so it's more laborious." Naruse flipped through the tourist brochure, "After passing Magome Pass, it was a gentle downhill all the way. ”

"How long will it take to get there?" Naoko asked.

"That's forty minutes."

Naoko's face was bitter.

Naruse smiled and put away the manual, "Nothing else, let's take a slow stroll, there's a lot of time anyway." ”

"Then when I can't walk, Chunhai will carry me."

"Hmm......"

"Huh?"

"Hmm."

The two of them walked forward, and it took almost an hour to reach Magome Pass.

Naoko shouted that he was tired, but he never stopped, and he didn't really let him carry it, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

As the highest point of the Nakasendo between Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku, there are many signs and slogans on this side of Magome Pass, and there is a tea house next to it.

"Let's take a break here."

"Good ......"

The Nakasendo crosses mountains and mountains, intersecting with the winding mountain road here, and there are many people and cars who choose to rest here, and the two of them also plan to stay for a while.

Several motorcycles were parked outside the tea house, and Naruse glanced over them one by one, stopping for a few more seconds on one of the Hondas.

If he were to buy another motorcycle for his commute, this one wouldn't seem bad except for the Light Super Cub......

"Spring Sea?" Naoko was waiting for him at the door.

"Here we are." He followed and walked into the teahouse.

Glancing at the prices of various things posted in the room, Naoko quietly pulled her boyfriend and whispered, "It's so expensive......"

Naruse answered, holding her hand and squeezing it, "Who let this store nearby." ”

A cup of tea costs 400 yen, and it comes with a bunch of two-piece balls. There are also options such as coffee and beer in the tea house, and the prices vary, but in short, they are not cheap.

Naruse asked for two cups of tea, and two extra bunches of meatballs, and spent 1,000 yen like that.

The window seats have been occupied, and the two of them are huddled at a small table the size of a palm, sit down to eat and drink, and finally get a little rest after walking for half a day.

"It's all downhill in the back, so it's easier to walk." Naruse took a sip of tea, feeling the fragrance in his mouth, and suddenly felt that the price was expensive.

Naoko nodded, took a bite of a ball, and looked around the shop.

"They also sell souvenirs."

Naruse followed her gaze, and there was a fist-sized wooden bear on the windowsill.

"It looks like it's carved from wood...... 150,000 yen?! Crazy, right? ”

The middle-aged aunt, who was delivering food to a table of guests next to her, turned her head to look at him.

He was a little embarrassed, but she smiled at him, and walked over and said:

"It was carved by my husband himself, and it was originally just placed in the store as an ornament, and I didn't plan to sell it, but there were always customers who came to ask for the price, so I simply marked a very high price to save trouble."

"I see...... What if someone really paid for it? ”

"Ahh......h

She laughed, "That grandson will be happy." ”

"Can I take pictures?" Naoko spoke.

"Yes."

Naruse and Naoko didn't stay in the tea house for long, they rested for a while, ate and drank tea, and got up to leave.

As he went down the other road, Naruse saw several more motorcycles parked on the side of the road and slowed down to take a few looks.

"What's wrong?" Naoko turned her head and said.

"It's okay, I saw a few handsome motorcycles."

She also looked at it, "It's still Harumi's car that looks better." ”

He laughed, "But the people in the back aren't comfortable to sit on." ”

"Is Harumi really planning to buy another car?"

Naruse was still a little hesitant, but when Naoko asked, he suddenly made up his mind.

"Hmm."

Sensing his attitude, Naoko didn't say anything more about whether to buy it or not.

"Did you run out of that car?"

"Does Naoko think that car is comfortable to sit in?"

"It's okay."

"Then buy a super cub, and you don't have to choose."

After leaving Magome Pass, there is a long mountain road below, with tall trees on both sides and moss on the stones, making people feel as if they are in a primeval forest, and after walking for half a day, they will see a mottled wooden house.

Naruse and Naoko supported each other, looking around as they walked, occasionally stopping for a while in front of the monuments they encountered along the way to take a few pictures.

After walking for another two hours, the two finally arrived at the Tsunato Lodge.

(End of chapter)