Discover the Nakasendo Trail with a private guide, exploring historic towns and scenic views. Enjoy a personalized, comfortable journey from Nagoya.
Discover the Nakasendo Trail with a private guide, exploring historic towns and scenic views. Enjoy a personalized, comfortable journey from Nagoya.
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Nakasendo Magome-juku - Magome-juku – A Gateway Through Time
Begin your adventure in Magome-juku, a wonderfully preserved post town that once thrived with merchants and warriors.
Wander along cobblestone paths lined with traditional wooden inns and spinning waterwheels, and feel the history beneath your feet. Inhale the aroma of grilled mochi,…
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Nakasendo Magome-juku - Magome-juku – A Gateway Through Time
Begin your adventure in Magome-juku, a wonderfully preserved post town that once thrived with merchants and warriors.
Wander along cobblestone paths lined with traditional wooden inns and spinning waterwheels, and feel the history beneath your feet. Inhale the aroma of grilled mochi, listen to the creak of ancient floorboards, and gaze over the rolling Kiso Valley—just as travelers from the Edo period once did. -
Juri - Juri – Savor the Essence of the Mountains
Take a lunch break at Juri, a cherished local restaurant in Magome.
Here, enjoy kurikomameshi, a chestnut rice dish celebrated since the 1800s. Each bite is a taste of tradition. Dine like a traveling poet or a weary samurai, surrounded by the rustic allure of an old mountain village. -
Ikkokutochi Tateba Tea House - Thatched-roof Teahouse – A Tranquil Moment in Time
Nestled along the trail, this thatched-roof teahouse provides a peaceful stop amidst the forest.
Sip hot tea, rest your feet, and imagine the stories shared here by travelers centuries ago. The atmosphere is calm, serene, and filled with quiet dignity. - Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls - Along the historic Nakasendo Trail, these twin waterfalls stand as a symbol of balance and harmony. Their contrasting flows represent the forces of nature and have long inspired travelers—including the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi.
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Nakasendo Tsumagojuku - Tsumago-juku – Experience Edo-Era Life
Conclude your journey in Tsumago-juku, one of Japan’s best-preserved post towns.
No cars. No neon lights. Just cobblestone lanes, lantern-lit inns, and locals who still welcome visitors with Edo-period hospitality.
Enjoy gohei mochi, explore craft shops filled with washi paper, and wander streets where history is not just remembered—it’s lived.

- Nationally Licensed English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Customize the itinerary
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Nationally Licensed English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Customize the itinerary
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Baby seats
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Baby seats
- Tips (optional)
Escape the hustle and bustle and journey back in time with a private hike on the historic Nakasendo Trail. This personalized trek covers the most picturesque 8km stretch between Magome and Tsumago, two beautifully preserved post towns from the Edo period. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, explore traditional homes, or relax at a forest teahouse.
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Escape the hustle and bustle and journey back in time with a private hike on the historic Nakasendo Trail. This personalized trek covers the most picturesque 8km stretch between Magome and Tsumago, two beautifully preserved post towns from the Edo period. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, explore traditional homes, or relax at a forest teahouse.
Travel in comfort with a nationally licensed guide who will pick you up in a private car from Nagoya, ensuring a smooth, safe, and personalized experience from beginning to end.
While there are few reviews here, the operator has numerous 5-star reviews on other platforms—book with confidence!
Children can join for free!
Highlights:
・Walk along stone streets past wooden inns and waterwheels, with stunning views of Kiso Valley.
・Savor Juri’s chestnut rice, a comforting mountain delicacy since the 1800s.
・Relax at a historic teahouse nestled in the forest, enjoying tea in tranquil silence.
・Recognized as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Cert. No. EN00703).
・Enjoy comfortable travel with a private car and over 10 years of professional driving experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.