1-Day Kisoji, Nakasendo Trail Tour: Tsumago & Magome Post Towns (Via JR Train, Round Trip from Nagoya)

1. Depart from Nagoya together with an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter who will tell you all about the post towns of Tsumago and Magome on this 1-day tour! Listen to some historical anecdotes and learn about tasty local food.
2. There’s plenty of sightseeing to enjoy as the tour will spend at least 150 minutes at Magome and at least 100 minutes at Tsumago. The tour schedule is also convenient for those joining from Tokyo and Osaka. Public transportation and taxis are used for efficient transfers.
3. The areas to be visited on this tour are post towns which still have some buildings from about 400 years ago. They are becoming popular among international travelers as they offer traditional scenescapes of Japan.
4. Savor mouthwatering treats such as Kisoji soba noodles, gohei mochi (rice dumpling), kurikinton (sugared chestnut and sweet potato), oyaki dumplings, and more! This tour lets you walk around with a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter while enjoying delicious local snacks.
5. Leave the urban scene of Nagoya and take a trip 400 years to the past. Keep your cellphone in your bag to spend a few hours away from the modern world taking a journey into towns from the days of old.

08:40 – 08:40
Meet at JR Nagoya Station
The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will be waiting for participants holding a placard at the Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station.

09:00 – 09:00
Depart from JR Nagoya Station
Ride the limited express train Wide View Shinano (ordinary car, reserved seat)

09:49 – 10:15
Arrive at Nakatsugawa Station / Departure
Transfer to a route bus. Seats are non-reserved.

10:40 – 13:15
Arrive at Magome / Sightseeing (155 min)
The post town sits on a sloped area which stretches for about 600 meters. The road is paved with stones, and lined with houses that evoke the richness of Japan’s history. Take a stroll around Magome where visitors will find a large waterwheel, old Japanese folk houses, historical stone monuments, and more.
Those who would like may be guided around the temple lodging next to the Zen temple’s main hall. Enjoy some matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets.
*May be unavailable if the temple is closed.
After sightseeing, take a bus to Tsumago.

13:41 – 15:25
Arrive at Tsumago / Sightseeing (105 min)
Tsumago is Japan’s first post town to preserve its district, creating an area that has seemingly stopped in time 400 years ago.
Head to the Nagisomachi Museum (Tsumago-juku Honjin & Waki Honjin Okuya). Honjin, the post town’s main inn, is where the feudal lords and other people of high status stayed. Afterwards, feel free to enjoy sightseeing.
After sightseeing, take a taxi to JR Nagiso Station.
*The tour may ride in several taxis depending on the number of participants.

15:45 – 15:56
Arrive at JR Nagiso Station / Departure
Ride the limited express train Wide View Shinano (ordinary car, reserved seat)

17:01 – 17:01
Arrive at JR Nagoya Station
Tour ends after arrival.

1. Planning Company: JTB Corp.
Address: 2-3-11 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 64)
A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

2. If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.

3. Please inform us of your accommodation and contact details for the day prior to the tour. If the tour is cancelled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent. The itinerary displayed on the booking screen (on Genesis2 or JAPANiCAN) is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will