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Magome Entrance

Magome Slope

Magome Waterwheel area (front of the waterwheel)

Magome Kōsatsu-ba (official notice board site)

Odaki (Male Waterfall)

Weeping cherries in April

Tsumago

Magome water wheel

Joined 2026

Takuji H.

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Gifu (Living), Nagoya

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

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Less than an hour

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1 day ago

About Tour Guide Takuji H.

I enjoy traveling and have visited many places throughout Japan.

I also like traveling abroad and have visited many countries.

I believe that my experience participating in local tours in those countries will help me ensure that international guests are satisfied.

I was born and raised in Gifu Prefecture. I have also lived in Nagoya and Tokyo.

I can provide detailed guidance around Gifu and Aichi Prefectures.

I will do my best to ensure that you have as enjoyable an experience as possible.

Important

The tour start time, meeting point, and end time can be adjusted upon request.

For guests making a day trip from the Kyoto, Nagoya, or Nagano areas, I can inform you in advance of the most suitable train options.

Please note that credit cards may not be accepted on local buses or at some shops, so I recommend bringing cash.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

Magome and Tsumago-juku still remain nestled in the mountains today. Having escaped modern development, their streetscapes preserve the strong atmosphere of the Edo period. On this tour, you will walk from Magome to Tsumago along mountain trails lined with hinoki cypress trees that have remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years. The sacred fragrance of hinoki, the gentle sound of flowing streams, and the songs of wild birds will softly welcome you along the way.

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

FROM$210/ per group

Gifu

7 hrs 10 mins

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

Magome and Tsumago-juku still remain nestled in the mountains today. Having escaped modern development, their streetscapes preserve the strong atmosphere of the Edo period. On this tour, you will walk from Magome to Tsumago along mountain trails lined with hinoki cypress trees that have remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years. The sacred fragrance of hinoki, the gentle sound of flowing streams, and the songs of wild birds will softly welcome you along the way.

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

FROM$210/ per group

Takuji H.

Date

People

Available Areas

Gifu (Living), Nagoya

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

Less than an hour

Availability Updated

1 day ago

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Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

Walk the Samurai Road (Nakasendo Trail) from Magome to Tsumago

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