[Day trip to Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku] Travel back in time 400 years in this beautiful historic post town! Experience the Samurai Road!

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Let's take a tour of the post towns along Nakasendo, one of the five main roads built during the Edo period. Also known as the "Samurai Road," it's an experience that will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time to the Edo period 400 years ago. Photo courtesy of Magome Tourist Association

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First, check in your luggage and get lighter!

We will store your luggage at Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel.

At Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel, we will store your luggage from the day of your stay. When you arrive at Nagoya Station, head to the hotel to leave your luggage. The hotel is directly connected to Nagoya Station, and it takes about 5 minutes from the Shinkansen ticket gate to the front desk. It is easy to move around even with large luggage. Travel light and enjoy your trip.

We will store your luggage for free the next time you make a reservation.

If you have a reservation for your next stay, we will store your luggage at the hotel free of charge even after you check out. Please feel free to ask the front desk.

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There are plenty of photo spots that will leave you with lasting memories.

There is a beautiful Japanese townscape from 400 years ago.

This time, we would like to introduce Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku juku. These post towns developed along the Nakasendo, one of the five main roads built during the Edo period. These two towns still retain strong traces of Japan from 400 years ago. From the seasonal flowers to the waterways along the streets and giant waterwheels, there are plenty of opportunities to take photos. There are plenty of spots that will make you want to take photos. (Some people actually live there, so please check whether it is possible to take photos before taking photos.)

Photo provided by Minami Kiso Town Tourism Association

*Please note that the photos below are scenes that can only be seen during the summer festival in July (Wachino Shrine's Annual Summer Festival).

Photo provided by Minami Kiso Town Tourism Association

Photo courtesy of Magome Tourism Association

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Take the "Shinano" limited express train on the Chuo Main Line from Nagoya Station to "Minami Kiso Station". If you take the "Shinano" limited express train that goes directly to Minami Kiso Station, you will arrive at Minami Kiso Station in 1 hour and 3 minutes. ◆Click here for Chuo Main Line operation information

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You can get to Tsumago-juku Tsumago-juku by bus from Minami Kiso Station. It takes about 10 minutes to get there. ◆ Click here for access from Minami Kiso Station (please check here for how to get on the bus)

Tsumago-juku

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There are also many restaurants in Tsumago-juku. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the richness and beauty of Japanese nature.
【Official website】Eat in Tsumago-juku: https://tsumago.jp/eat/

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After enjoying Tsumago-juku , let's go to Magome-juku , which is about 8 kilometers away.
We also recommend hiking along the nature-rich Nakasendo trail.
◆ For more information on hiking along the Nakasendo, click here
(You can also get from Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku by bus. See the bus timetable here .)

Magome-juku

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Once you arrive at Magome-juku, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that unfolds along the slope. You can take a break at the souvenir shops and cafes while enjoying the historic townscape.

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On your way back, head from Magome-juku to Nakatsugawa Station and return to Nagoya.
Click here for the bus timetable from Magome-juku to Nakatsugawa Station (NAVITIME)
It takes about 30 minutes to get to Nakatsugawa Station. From Nakatsugawa Station, take the train to Nagoya Station.

Nagoya station

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Nagoya delicious food street

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Nagoya Umaimono Street Taiko-dori Entrance

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Nagoya Umaimono Street Hirokoji Exit

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Nagoya Station Noodle Street

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If you're staying in Nagoya, we recommend the Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel.

If you are planning to stay in Nagoya, be sure to consider the Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel, which is conveniently connected directly to the station.

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