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).
What's included
Sado Experience fee
Bus fare
English guide
lunch
Nagiso Museum (700 JPY)
What to expect
Nakatsugawa
Pass by
Meet at NakatsugawA Station and take a local bus to Kisojiguchi. It takes about 12 minutes.
20m · Admission ticket not included
Sake Tasting at Hazama brewery
※If you do not wish to stop by, please tell us in advance.
Pass by
Take a local bus to Magome. It takes about 13 minutes.
Nakasendo Magome-juku
4h 30m
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.
Ikkokutochi Tateba Tea House
10m · Admission ticket not included
Take a break at a teahouse between Magome and Tsumago
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
Pass by
You can refresh on the Nakasendo Trail.
From Ikkoku to waterfall, it takes about 30minutes on foot.
Otsumago
Pass by
You can find small settlments from Edo Period.
Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
30m
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.
Nagiso Station Tourist Information Center
Pass by
Travel time from Tsumago to Nagiso Station is about 20mins
Tour ends at Nagiso Station
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Go through the ticket gate of the station, and wait for your guide in front of the gate.
End point
The tour ends in front of the ticket gate of the station.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
