Explore Kiso Valley : Magome - Tsumago Mountain Trail Walk
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Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Ideal for active travelers as you’ll be walking 5.5 miles (9 kilometers)
- This private walk can be customized to suit your needs
- Bus tickets and entry fees are included
- An easy way to experience part of a long-distance trail
What's Included
- English Guide
- Bus Ticket
- Entrance Fee
- Food & Drink
- Private transportationTaxi / Private Car or Bus
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Nakatsugawa Station2 Chome-1 Otamachi, Nakatsugawa, Gifu 508-0033, Japan
Nakatsugawa Station
End point
- Nagiso StationYomikaki, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano 399-5301, Japan
The tour end at Nagiso station around 15:45. Your guide will assist to buy the train ticket back to your accommodation.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Nakasendo Magome-juku
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Magome Observatory
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Otsumago
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Nagisomachi Museum
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Wakihonjin Okuya
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 33 reviews
Justin_G, Dec 2025
A really enjoyable, relaxed and beautiful walk throughout a historically and naturally significant area. Our guide, Ryo, could not have been more kind, friendly and good company. Very grateful to him for a lovely family experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Justin,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the walk through the beautiful Kiso Valley and that Ryo made your family experience even more special.
We hope your memories of Magome and Tsumago stay with you for a long time—and that you’ll visit again someday!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Erik_O, Oct 2025
Our guide Ryo was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the area (he grew up in the area of the Nakasendo Trail). Great attitude and very enthusiastic. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Erik,
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Ryo. His local knowledge and enthusiasm really do make the Nakasendo Trail come alive.
Hope to see you again on another adventure in Japan!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Stephen_W, Jul 2025
A very interesting tour with a friendly guide. We enjoyed the history and the Japanese countryside. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear valued guest,
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Kiso valley.
Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Julie_P, Dec 2024
Our guide Moto made this trip exceptionally interesting, fun, and memorable. We learned a lot from him about the trail's history and about regional culture. We enjoyed breathtaking mountain views and forested paths, and we savored the delicious meal and special treats Moto introduced along the way.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Julie,
Thank you for booking our tour and sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a memorable day with Harumoto exploring the ancient pathway and experiencing the charm of the town.
We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Best regards,
Kyoko
5t4r5yfdgq, Sep 2024
We had an incredible tour along the Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago. It was a wonderful day and the perfect start to our trip in Japan, thanks to our guide, Harumoto. The scenery was stunning, and we got great photos along the way. Harumoto shared lots of insightful information about Japanese culture and gave us helpful recommendations that enriched the experience. Overall, it was an unforgettable day, and we highly recommend this tour!
Best wishes from Austria,
Nadine & Alex
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Nadine and Alex,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so delighted that Harumoto could introduce you to this stunning area and enriched your experience.
We hope to help you again during your next trip to Japan!
Best regards,
Kyoko
Jane_H, Apr 2024
Kazuo was an excellent tour guide who was very considerate of our needs. He was patient as we asked many questions and enhanced our experience with his knowledge. The walk through nature and an amazing historical area should not be missed!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Kazuo. We hope to be able to help you explore Japan even more in the future!
Best regards,
Mariko
Rachel_B, Mar 2023
This tour was perfectly timed and a great way to see the Nakasendo trail without having to worry about buses, maps, etc. All we had to do was get off the train and follow our guide Kazuo! We had time to see stores in both Magome and Tsumago and enjoyed getting out of the city and seeing more of the countryside. Kazuo picked and reserved a great place for lunch and was always confident on the path.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Rachel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour with Kazuo and that we were able to provide you with a great experience.
We take pride in offering high-quality tours and exceptional customer service, and we are pleased to see that our efforts have paid off. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on one of our tours in the near future.
Best regards,
Mariko
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