- Nakasendo Magome-juku - While Magome and Tsumago served the same purposes for old-time travelers, the city has been preserved and restored in a very different way than Tsumago, with a broad stone walkway lined with trees and many traditional houses and craft shops.
Another difference is that it is on a slope, which leads to some beautiful views of the surrounding valley, and is home to several small museums that showcase the history of the town, the artists that lived there and their way of living.
I would recommend grabbing a drink or something to eat at the restaurants on top of the village and enjoy the views over the valley, or at the lower part to mix with the very interesting locals.
- Nakasendo Tsumagojuku - Tsumago is almost flat but also a very charming village that takes you back to the old Japan. The town was one of the first historical preservation projects in all Japan (if not the first) and it recreates the ambience with its unpaved streets and concealed cables.
It keeps many of the traditional houses, like the original inn (the Honjin) that welcomed the merchants that traveled the Nakasendo, and the secondary inn (Wakihonjin), the old notice board used to publish the decrees from the Shogun, the Buddhist temple (built during the XVI Century)…
But you’ll find it even more charming on it’s best enjoyed at night, when they lit up their lanterns and everything becomes quiet but, maybe, a drum beating.
- Guided tour with a licensed local expert
- Choose 3-4 sites from the ‘What to expect’ list to customize your tour
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Embark on an incredible journey with a licensed multilingual tour guide, possessing rich governmental experience. This cost-effective tour offers you the golden opportunity to delve into the historic post towns of Magome and Tsumago via a sporadically available bus service.
Nakasendo, one of the key channels during the Edo epoch that linked Tokyo and Kyoto, meandering across the scenic Kiso Valley, served as a pedestrian highway for voyagers seeking respite in ‘post towns’. These antique towns now serve as preserved relics of the past - providing visitors with a realistic insight into Japan’s past, centuries ago. Amidst the backdrop of breathtakingly beautiful forests and quaint villages, we proudly introduce this tour to every individual with a keen interest in the natural beauty and history of Japan.
Please note, this tour operates as a walking day-tour. The exclusion of private transportation implies that public transport or local taxi services may be utilized. Exact expenses for transportation can be negotiated with the guide once the booking is confirmed. We kindly request you to carry Japanese Yen for your transportation needs.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
