Explore Kiso Valley : Magome - Tsumago Mountain Trail Walk | 7 hours

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Explore Kiso Valley : Magome - Tsumago Mountain Trail Walk
2 Adults x $355.65
$711.30
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$711.30

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • English Guide
  • Bus Ticket
  • Entrance Fee
  • Food & Drink

Overview

Nakasendo was formerly known as the Higashisendo and connects Kyoto and the eastern provinces including present day Tokyo. It was one of five highways created within a 7 year period from 1601 along with the Tokaido, Nikko, Oshu, and Koshu. This tour is a 5 hour mountain trail walk that traverses along a 9km trail that connects the two most beautiful post towns along the Nakasendo - Magome-Juku and Tsumago-Juku. Both towns still retain their medieval flare. Your guide will show you the commercial town in the Tono region that flourished when the highway was active. From cobbled roads going through Magome-Juku, the view of Mt. Ena, a quaint teahouse on a mountain pass, and beautiful mountain village scenery around Tsumago-Juku, there is no doubt that you will feel like you've been transported back to medieval Japan.

Itinerary

  • Nakasendo Magome-juku

    Meet your guide at Nakatsugawa Station’s ticket gate at 9:00am before heading off to your first destination of Magome-Juku via bus. Magome-Juku is a post town on this ancient highway where many samurai passed through on their journey to and from the capital of Edo (present day Tokyo) between the 17th and mid-19th centuries. Located at an altitude of 600m, you can take in the vast cityscape of Nakatsugawa and Mt. Ena (one of Japan's 100 greatest mountains) in the southeast. Magome-Juku's highway runs along a steep slope along the ridge of the mountain, and is characterized by "hill houses" because the inns had to be built on steep slopes, and are therefore supported with stone walls at the base.

    40 minutes

  • Magome Observatory

    This observatory located just up the slope of Magome-Juku has a great view from an altitude of 801m. Placed at the highest point of the Magome-Juku-Tsumago-juku hiking course, you can see not only Magome, but also a beautiful view of Mt. Ena. The sunset as seen from the observatory is ranked one of the top 100 sunsets in Japan.

    15 minutes

  • Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls

    On the left side of the waterfall is Odaki (man waterfall), and on the right side is Medaki (woman waterfall). Since the highway opened in Kiso, it has been a popular place for travelers to refresh themselves. It is also the setting of Eiji Yoshikawa's novel "Miyamoto Musashi", and is the place of the passionate love of Musashi and Otsu.

    10 minutes

  • Otsumago

    Otsumago is a district in the Tsumago-Juku Preservation Area where houses built in the Hon-Udatsu and Dashibari Zukuri styles line the streets. Even though the surrounding area is becoming a tourist destination, this location lies hidden away from major development putting it off the beaten path. The road winding its way along the mountain stream conjures up rustic imagery of rural Japan.

    20 minutes

  • Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

    Tsumago-juku used to have one Honjin inn, one Waki-Honjin inn, and 31 Hatago inns. Here is where the commoners would stay when they journeyed on the highway. It is one of the most famous towns along the Nakasendo. Even now, the 17th and 18th century Edo-era townscapes, including the restored Honjin and Waki-Honjin as well as the streets of Terashita and Masugata, are designated important cultural properties of Japan. It is also called a living museum.

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Nagisomachi Museum

    This museum sits inside a Waki-honjin Okuya residence (Hayashiya House and a Designated Important Cultural Property). the house has been restored based on late Edo period floor plans. The museum consists of three reinforced concrete and wooden structures. Experience an authentic Tsumago-Juku Honjin, which allows you to immerse yourself in Kiso’s history with visuals, films, and artifacts. Deepen your understanding of Tsumago-juku at this interactive museum.

    25 minutes

  • Wakihonjin Okuya

    This 1877 residence served as a waki-honjin and provision store for generations, and is built from fragrant Japanese cypress which had only recently been legalized as a building material when it was constructed. Using the best of building technology at the time, the Waka-honjin Okuya is designated as an Important Cultural Property. In 1880, Emperor Meiji also stayed here. After visiting Waki-honjin Okuya, head to Nagiso Station to end your journey.

    25 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Deeply fulfilling experience for mind, body and spirit

Published on Apr, 2025

Ryo is an exceptional person which makes him A great guide. He loves the land and places he shared with us . I particularly was grateful for his gentle encouragement and patience that helped me to succeed in this mountain hiking challenge. I am almost eighty years old. I did not know if I could walk the pass. Ryo encouraged me the whole time and helped me to Keep saying yes until We succeeded. He took Us to special rest stops and waterfalls. We also began walking through charming old guardian towns and ended in another charming town. We visited a world full of quiet elegant harmonious beauty. Also conversations with Ryo were so satisfying and happy. Ryo knows how to share and listen. He is delightful, light and charming. I recommend this trip with Ryo for his hiking knowledge, knowing the history of the area and for his gentle sweet presence. Ruth Gould- Goodman, Venice CA. USA.

Fantastic tour; highly recommended

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide Moto made this trip exceptionally interesting, fun, and memorable. We learned a lot from him about the trail's history and about regional culture. We enjoyed breathtaking mountain views and forested paths, and we savored the delicious meal and special treats Moto introduced along the way.

Wonderful way to walk through history

Published on Nov, 2024

What a wonderful experience! Harumoto was our tour guide and it was such a treat to have such a knowledgeable person guiding us. He was fun to talk with and was so great with talking with our kids along the way. Our 13 year old had so many questions, and Harumoto was so good at explaining things in a way she was interested in. We would recommend to any of our friends or family.

Wonderful way to walk through history

Published on Nov, 2024

What a wonderful experience! Harumoto was our tour guide and it was such a treat to have such a knowledgeable person guiding us. He was fun to talk with and was so great with talking with our kids along the way. Our 13 year old had so many questions, and Harumoto was so good at explaining things in a way she was interested in. We would recommend to any of our friends or family.

Beautiful trail walk

Published on Oct, 2024

We loved our trail walk with Harumoto! He was very informative and helped take pictures, even recommended us an amazing lunch spot. He answered all of our questions and even though it was a rainy morning, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much!

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