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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Escape the crowds and step back in time on a private hike along the historic Nakasendo Trail. This custom trek takes you along the most scenic 8km section between Magome and Tsumago, beautifully preserved post towns from the Edo period. Stroll freely, explore old homes, or rest at a forest teahouse.
Travel in comfort with a nationally licensed guide who picks you up in a private car from Nagoya—making your journey smooth, safe, and personal from start to finish.
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Highlights:
・Hike stone streets past wooden inns and waterwheels, with views of Kiso Valley.
・Taste Juri’s chestnut rice, a mountain treat since 1800s, rich and comforting.
・Rest at a historic teahouse hidden in forest, sipping tea in peaceful silence.
・Trusted as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Cert. No. EN00703).
・Comfortable travel with a private car and 10+ years professional driving.
Options
For groups of up to nine
Jumbo Vehicle
Pickup included
For groups of up to five
Honda Freed
Pickup included
What's included
Nationally Licensed English Speaking Guide
Nationally Licensed Domestic Travel Service Supervisor
Nationally Licensed in Japanese History (Level 2 / 5)
Private Car with professional local driver
Personal expenses
Lunch
Baby seats
Tips (optional)
What to expect
Nakasendo Magome-juku
30m
Magome-juku – A Time Traveler’s Gateway
Start your journey in Magome-juku, a beautifully preserved post town once bustling with merchants and warriors.
Stroll cobbled paths past traditional wooden inns and spinning waterwheels, and feel history beneath your feet. Breathe in the scent of grilled mochi, hear the creak of old floorboards, and look out across the rolling Kiso Valley—just as Edo-period travelers once did.
1h
Juri – Taste the Soul of the Mountains
Pause for lunch at Juri, a beloved local eatery in Magome.
Here, savor kurikomameshi, a chestnut rice dish praised since the 1800s. With every bite, you taste tradition. Dine like a traveling poet or a weary samurai, surrounded by the rustic charm of an old mountain village.
Ikkokutochi Tateba Tea House
15m
Thatched-roof Teahouse – A Quiet Moment in Time
Hidden along the trail, this thatched-roof teahouse offers a peaceful stop surrounded by forest.
Sip hot tea, rest your feet, and imagine the stories shared here by travelers centuries ago. The atmosphere is still, serene, and steeped in quiet dignity.
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
15m
Along the historic Nakasendo Trail, these twin waterfalls stand as a symbol of balance and harmony. Their contrasting flows embody the forces of nature and have long inspired travelers—including the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi.
Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
30m
️Tsumago-juku – Live Edo-Era Life
End your journey in Tsumago-juku, one of the best-preserved post towns in Japan.
No cars. No neon lights. Just cobbled lanes, lantern-lit inns, and locals who still greet visitors with Edo-period hospitality.
Snack on gohei mochi, explore craft shops filled with washi paper, and stroll streets where history is not just remembered—it’s lived.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
I will pick you up at your hotel in a green Honda Freed. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Additional information
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
