Full Day Private Tour Magome to Tsumago

Have a good trip along the Nakasendo Trail in the Edo period with such a popular licensed English guide. Nakasendo Trail is a route that connects Edo and Kyoto, where Samurai used to walk along this trail. It retains the views of ancient times and lets you feel like you are going on a samurai journey, so hiking on the Nakasendo trail is very popular among overseas tourists! On the way to the trail, there are lots of sites that make you refresh. For example, Magome Pass, waterfalls, and Ichikokutochi Tatebachaya for resting place, which changes their atmosphere depending on the seasons. ※This tour will run even in the rain. (In the event of severe weather, the tour may be cancelled to ensure the safety of our guests.) ※This tour is closed during the winter season (December to February).

1. 1

   Nakatsugawa

   Pass by

   Meet at NakatsugawA Station and take a local bus to Kisojiguchi. It takes about 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   Sake Tasting at Hazama brewery ※If you do not wish to stop by, please tell us in advance.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Take a local bus to Magome. It takes about 13 minutes.

4. 4

   Nakasendo Magome-juku

   4.5 hours

   Magomejuku is a well-preserved post town where you can see many historical buildings along steep slopes and stone pavements. The buildings allow you to enjoy eating, shopping and learning about Magome.

5. 5

   Ikkokutochi Tateba Tea House

   10 min

   Take a break at a teahouse between Magome and Tsumago

6. 6

   Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls

   Pass by

   You can refresh on the Nakasendo Trail. From Ikkoku to waterfall, it takes about 30minutes on foot.

7. 7

   Otsumago

   Pass by

   You can find small settlments from Edo Period.

8. 8

   Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

   30 min

   The goal point of your journey along Nakasendo Trail! Tsumagojuku looks like Magomejuku, in terms of a "well-preserved old post town". There is a museum (admission fee NOT included) where you can see beautiful soft light of filters through high windows from autumn to spring.

9. 9

   Nagiso Station Tourist Information Center

   Pass by

   Travel time from Tsumago to Nagiso Station is about 20mins Tour ends at Nagiso Station

10. 10

    Stop 10

    1 hour

    In Ochiaijuku on this tour, you will have a good experience of Japanese culture, Sado, which is the Japanese tea ceremony, at Iouji Temple. The priest of the temple tells you how to make matcha and drink it properly. *Please note: From 10th October, you will be guided to Nakatsugawa-juku, where you visit a sake brewery, a shop of Japanese sweets and a Japanese architecture walking along a little narrow street, with the same price.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.