Nakasendo Way Tours and Tickets

Avoid the risk of getting lost in the Japanese Alps when you take a private day hike with a guide. Enjoy an easy two-hour walk along the Nakasendo Trail between two traditional villages, Magome and Tsumago. Learn more about Japanese history and culture from your guide, and enjoy getting some exercise in the beautiful landscape.

Get a taste of the ancient Nakasendo Trail that runs between Kyoto and Tokyo on a guided five-hour walk through the Kiso Valley. Walk between two scenic medieval towns without the risk of getting lost as your guide will keep you on the right path. Learn more about local culture and traditions while enjoying the landscapes along the way and getting some exercise.

Explore the richness of Japanese history on the Nakasendo Trail, a historic path that connects the post towns of Tsumago and Magome. As some of the first towns in Japan to preserve their traditional flavor, you'll find historic inns, cobblestone streets, and merchant shops from a bygone era. Your government licensed guide will lead the way with context, stories, and history to take you 400 years in the past.

For those looking to escape the bustling city and embark on a peaceful adventure, this self-guided tour along Nakasendo road was made for you. Become immersed in Japan’s countryside lifestyle as you make your way between Nakatsugawa and Tsumago. A detailed itinerary is sent to you, complete with a walking map, so all you have to do is pack your bags and complete the walk.

Experience the Togisawa River as you stand serenely at the Eihoji Temple. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of unusual rock formations at the Hina Gorge Observation Deck. The observatory offers a panoramic view of seasonal nature and the wonderful scenery of Enakyo canyon right next to the red Enakyo Bridge. Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku are tasteful Japanese old townscapes, where you can enjoy the history and culture. Mt. Torikke Eiho-ji Temple → Enakyo Observatory → Magome-juku → Tsumago-juku Eiho-ji Temple, standing serenely on Mount Torikke, offers a peaceful sanctuary. From the Hida-Kanayama Observatory Deck, you can admire the stunning landscape of peculiar rock. Magome-juku retains the architectural charm of a traditional Edo-period post town in Japan. Time seems to stand still in Tsumago-juku, as if frozen in the Edo period, capturing the essence of that historical era.

Travelers who enjoy hiking but don’t have time for the full 5-day Nakasendo Trail will love this day hike between Magome and Tsumago, two post towns on the route. Avoid the risk of getting lost by going with a private guide. Learn more about Japanese history and culture from your guide and get plenty of time to explore the two historical villages.

Visit the best parts of Japan with a English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Magome-juku, where you'll see a scene that very much resembles how the post town looked in the Edo period hundreds of years ago. Walk along a well preserved trail as a part of the historical Nakasendo Road between Kyoto and Edo (the old name for Tokyo) where Daimyo lords traveled about 200-300 years ago.The tour will also go to Tsumago-juku which has row of historic buildings that should not be missed. Take a photos of the traditional Japanese scenary, then your tour will end at your hotel.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

Simplify your tour of Japan and avoid the hassle of booking your own hotels and transport. On this 20-day small-group tour you’ll visit a wide range of attractions, from big cities to historic towns. Learn more about traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto, marvel at the views of Mt. Fuji, enjoy the buzz and bustle of enormous Tokyo, ride the super-fast bullet train, and more.

Prepare to experience Old Japan on foot with this exciting hike through traditional post towns, ancient forests, and dramatic mountain passes. Starting in Tsumago-juku post town, your guide will explain a bit about what kinds of people traveled the roads in Old Japan, where they were going, and how they lived. You will get a chance to enter some buildings including an old Inn and a horse-stable that perfectly illustrate what your guide has mentioned. Leaving Tsumago-juku post town, you will start out on an 8km trek to the next post town, passing by roaring waterfalls and quiet hamlets along the way. Keep an eye open for wildlife and wildflowers while you are led by your guide along what was once one of the main avenues of travel in Japan. Arriving at Magome-juku post town, you will be treated to far off views of fields and mountains as you descend to the bottom of this very vertical village. After having a little time for shopping, you will board the tour vehicle and head back.

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.

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.