[Travel Planning] Develop a feature for comparing hiking trails

Kumano Kodo (Nakahechi route) vs Nakasendō, which one for rural, green, mountainous scenery? Hi everyone! I’m heading to Japan for 2 weeks in April and I really want to experience the most authentic rural side of the country — think lush mountain landscapes, deep green forests, clear streams, rice paddies, traditional villages. That kind of scenery that feels untouched. I’m torn between two routes: ∙ Kumano Kodo (Nakahechi route) ∙ Nakasendō My main concern with Kumano Kodo is that the scenery might feel a bit monotonous, mostly dense forest with not much visual variety. Is that a fair worry, or does it offer more diversity than I think? On the other hand, I’ve heard Nakasendō has beautiful post towns like Magome and Tsumago, but I’m not sure how “wild” and mountainous it actually feels. For context: I care most about landscape variety, mountain views, water features (rivers, waterfalls), and genuine rural atmosphere. Less interested in cultural/historical sites per se, though they’re a nice bonus. Has anyone done both? Which would you recommend for an April trip? Any specific sections to prioritize or avoid? Thanks so much! 🙏