Of the remaining post towns, Tsumago is one of the best preserved and most popular with visitors. The town retains its "Honjin" (principal inn) which serviced government feudal families and government officials and "Wakihonjin" (secondary inn), for lower status officials.
Other historic buildings are in excellent condition and residents make every effort to retain the town’s traditional character. Strolling the streets of Tsumago-juku and hiking the Nakasendo Trail to other post towns including Magome-juku, will transport you back in time to samurai-era Japan. For detailed information regarding the trail, please refer to our 'Walk the Nakasendo Trail' page.
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1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail
- Spots:
- NagoyaKiso Valley
- Pick-up:
- Nagoya
- Drop-off:
- Nagoya
For accommodation listings in or nearby Tsumago, see our ‘Magome, Tsumago & Kiso-Fukushima Area’ hotel page. We also recommend considering to stay to the north of Tsumago, in the more centrally and conveniently located area around Kiso-Fukushima – pictured below.
It has the greatest variety of accommodation in the Kiso Valley and as a stop on all Limited Express Shinano services running between Nagano, Matsumoto and Nagoya, it is the most convenient point from where to explore the region including the nearby Kiso Ontake Mountain Range. For accommodation listings in the area, see our ‘Kiso-Fukushima & Narai Area’ hotel page.
Want to join a trek on the Nakasendo Trail?
Based in Central Japan and operating much of the year, we offer multiple highly entertaining group and private tours of the Nakasendo that are sure to please.
All tours are led by locally-based guides and include a visit to the towns of Magome and Tsumago as well as an 8km hike on the Nakasendo itself through beautiful forest. Our tours are fun, interactive and family-friendly. For more information, or to book a tour, click on either of the banners below.
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1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail
- Spots:
- NagoyaKiso Valley
- Pick-up:
- Nagoya
- Drop-off:
- Nagoya
You also have the option of joining this tour from Nagano or Matsumoto in addition to Nagoya. We can even start the tour in Nagoya and end in Nagano or Matsumoto (or vice-versa) as these tours are part of our unique connectable tour system.
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1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto: Step into the Past on the Nakasendo
- Spots:
- NaganoMatsumotoKiso Valley
- Pick-up:
- Nagano CityMatsumoto
- Drop-off:
- Nagano CityMatsumoto
Of course, we also offer private charters and transport in and around the Nakasendo trail and Kiso Valley area, as well as other regional destinations.
Our drivers and vehicles are fully certified, allowing us to transport you to and from your preferred destinations in combination with any activity that suits your schedule. All vehicles are well-maintained and in good condition, allowing you to relax and enjoy your ride to wherever you are going.
NAGOYA → NAKASENDO TRAIL (5HRS) → NAGOYA
- Duration:
- 9-10 Hours
- Spots:
- Nagoya, Kiso Valley
