Nakasendo Trail Hike: Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Magome to Tsumago
8 hours and 20 minutes
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Are you looking for something truly special to experience on your Japan travels? Look no further than our Full-Day Small-Group Kisoji Nakasendo Trail Tour! Not only do you get an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter to lead your journey, but they will show you everything there is to know about two post towns - Tsumago and Magome - during your tour.
Meet at the Tourist Information Center in Nagoya Station. From there, we'll board a train to Nagoya Castle.
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2 Chome-1 Ōtamachi, Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Arrive at this station. Take a local bus to Magome-juku, a beautifully preserved post town along the historic Nakasendo Trail.
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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Stroll through the cobblestone streets lined with traditional wooden buildings in Magome, a beautifully preserved Edo-era post town.
Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the tour fee).
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Duration: 1 hour
This trail walk is approximately 3.3 km or 1 hour walk.
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Duration: 40 minutes
Arrive at Tsumago-juku for sightseeing in this beautifully preserved post town.
After your visit, take a bus or taxi to Nagiso Station at 15:20.
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Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Take the limited express train Wide View Shinano to Nagoya.
1 Chome-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
The tour ends at Nagoya Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magome-juku is a restored Edo-period post town located along the historic Nakasendo Trail. It features cobblestone streets, traditional wooden buildings, local shops, and scenic mountain views.
Tsumago-juku is one of Japan’s best-preserved Edo-era post towns. Strict preservation rules maintain its historic atmosphere with no visible modern utilities.
The Nakasendo was a historic route connecting Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period. Today, sections between Magome and Tsumago are popular for scenic hiking.
The trail is approximately 8 km and typically takes 2.5–3 hours at a moderate pace.
The walk is considered easy to moderate. There are some inclines and uneven paths, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
No. Free time is provided for lunch in Magome or Tsumago. Meals are at your own expense.
Yes. Guests may travel between towns by local bus or taxi instead of walking.
Yes, but participants should be comfortable walking several kilometers. Those who prefer not to hike can use public transportation between towns.
Comfortable walking shoes, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and cash (some small shops may not accept credit cards).
This was a fantastic adventure. Satomi was very organised, having all of our transport arranged and keeping us updated on our itinerary and where we needed to be. It made for a flawless day.
The tour itself was a mix of very reasonable short walks while exploring a range of scenery.
Adam H
March 14, 2026
Delicious local foods and Samurai trail hikes!
We had an incredible time with our guide Satomi-san. She was very friendly and easy to talk to as well as having excellent knowledge regarding the Kisoji Nakasendo Trail and surrounding post-towns histories.
Alana M
March 14, 2026
Adam H
March 14, 2026
Adventures with Satomi
This was a fantastic adventure. Satomi was very organised, having all of our transport arranged and keeping us updated on our itinerary and where we needed to be. It made for a flawless day.
The tour itself was a mix of very reasonable short walks while exploring a range of scenery.
Alana M
March 14, 2026
Delicious local foods and Samurai trail hikes!
We had an incredible time with our guide Satomi-san. She was very friendly and easy to talk to as well as having excellent knowledge regarding the Kisoji Nakasendo Trail and surrounding post-towns histories.
Full-Day Small-Group Kisoji Nakasendo Trail Tour
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