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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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**Kids join for free!**
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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️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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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