Magome to Tsumago Walking Tour

Nakasendo Trail is a route that connects Edo and Kyoto, where Samurai used to walk along this trail. It remains the views of ancient times and lets you to feel like you are going on a samurai journey, so hiking on Nakasendo trail is very popular among overseas tourists!

On the way of the trail, there are lots of sites which make you refresh. For example, Magome Pass, waterfalls and Ichikokutochi Tatebachaya for resting place, which changes its atmosphere depending on seasons.

• Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku

Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku are well-preserved post towns along Nakasendo. Both have historical buildings give you vibes in Edo period. You can enjoy eating, shopping, or learning about the post towns there.

We recommend you Goheimochi which is grilled mashed rice with sesame and various nuts, Oyaki which is dumpling for Nagano style and Kurikinton which is sweets made with chestnuts. These are known as unique local food in Gifu or Nagano prefecture.

• Nakatsugawa-juku Back Street Walk

You visit a sake brewery, a shop of Japanese sweets and a Japanese architecture walking along a little narrow historical street. Start off your Nakasendo trip charging much energy for long walking along the trail!

TRAVEL ITINERARY

This is a private tour with the English speaking guide only for your group.
Duration: 7 hours

09:00 Meet up with your guide at Nakatsugawa Station
Nakatsugawa Back Street Walk 
Nakatsugawa ⇒ Magome (Bus/25mins)
Magome-juku 
12:30 Magome-juku ⇒ Magome Pass (50mins/Walk)
Ichikokutochi Tatebachaya 
Ichikokutochi Tatebachaya ⇒ Otaki Metaki waterfalls (Walk/30 mins)
Otaki Metaki Waterfalls ⇒ Otsumago (Walk/30 mins)
14:40 tsumago ⇒ Tsumagojuku (Walk/40 mins)
15:30 Tsumagojuku (30 mins/admission fee is not included)
Bus to Nagiso
16:30 Tour ends at Nagiso Station