About
Walk the historic nakasendo trail through a beautifully preserved Edo-period village.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time
- Experience the soul of old Japan
- A glimpse into pre-modern Japan
Must try
- Hike the Magome to Tsumago trail
- Gohei-mochi (sticky rice cake with walnut miso)
- Visit tea houses along the route
- Send a postcard from Magome Post office
- Stay at Magome Furasato Gakko guesthouse
Pro tips
- Stay overnight in Magome and Tsumago
- Carry a small daypack with essentials
- Consider hiking from Tsumago to Magome for a quieter experience
- Take the bus from Tsumago back to Magome
- Bus from Nakatsugawa Station drops you at the edge of town
Good to know
- Most shops close around 4 PM
- Last buses run between 5-6 PM
- Bring your own bell to deter bears
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Rating
4.8 / 5