[2025 Kiso District Attraction] Travel Guide for Magome Pass (Updated Jul)

#hikingtrails Magome Pass, part of the ancient Nakasendo Trail, is one of Japan’s most famous and scenic hiking routes. The trail connects the post towns of Magome and Tsumago, offering hikers a chance to walk through history while enjoying breathtaking views of the Japanese countryside. The path is well-preserved, with cobblestone streets, traditional wooden buildings, and picturesque landscapes. Along the way, you’ll pass through forests, quaint villages, and cascading waterfalls. It’s a relatively easy hike, about 8 kilometers long, making it perfect for both seasoned hikers and beginners. Tips for Visiting: Start Early: Begin your hike early to avoid crowds and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Wear Comfortable Shoes: The trail is mostly paved but can be uneven in spots, so good walking shoes are essential. Don’t Rush: Take your time to explore the towns of Magome and Tsumago at either end of the trail. #JapanHiking #ExploreJapan #TravelJapan #100waysoftravel

#myfavoriteroute the Nakasendo Trail is an ancient path that once connected Kyoto and Tokyo during the Edo period. Unlike the busy modern cities, this trail winds through quiet mountains, cedar forests, and beautifully preserved post towns like Magome and Tsumago, where time feels like it has stopped. Walking the Nakasendo is like stepping into a living postcard: wooden inns, stone paths, tea houses. The walk from Magome to Tsumago takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. #travel #nakasendo #japantravel #japan_vacation #ruraljapan

From Nagoya, you can walk the Nakasendo route in one day. It's easy even for an unprepared tourist, the main thing is to know where it's easiest to start from. We were with a 3-year-old child and walked the route from Magome to Tsumago. It's in this order that the route is easiest to walk, since most of the route is downhill. And now a little more detail. 📌The most convenient and fastest way to get from Nagoya Station to Magome-juku is: 1. 🚇Train from Nagoya station to Nakatsugawa station, fast train - 50 minutes, slow - 75 minutes and twice cheaper. 2. 🚍from Nakatsugawa Station to Magome-juku by bus - The bus runs frequently, after exiting Nakatsugawa station, turn left and you will see the stop, payment on the bus is in cash. 📌And here you are already in one of the post towns - Magome-juku. Along the way there are many different cafes, souvenir shops, etc. you will never be hungry along the route! approximately in the middle of the way you will come across a hut where you can rest a little, drink tea (it's free) and continue on your way. 📌 Wear comfortable shoes and take enough cash for souvenirs and food) 📌 After walking the entire route, which is about 8 kilometers, you will find yourself in the second post town - Tsumago-juku, it is also beautiful, there are enough souvenir shops and places to eat. Spend enough time here! 📝 interesting observation - Magome-juku is in Gifu prefecture, and Tsumago-juku is in Nagano prefecture, so you will visit two prefectures and hike between them!) 📌 From Tsumago-juku, it is more convenient to take a bus to Nagiso Station and return to Nagoya from there. 🚍The bus stop is easy to find following the signs in the village. #japantrip #magomejuku #tsumagojuku #nakasendo #nakasendotrailfromnagoya #nagoyatrip

#japantrip Lovely hike. Depending on fitness/ desire for a challenge pick your route. Magome to Tsumago is an easier walk than the other way around with 2km uphill followed by 6km downhill. If you have time I recommend continuing on to Nagiso. The town itself is nothing special but the route is also beautiful with more bamboo and some dramatic views. Be aware some rest points and toilets are not open December to February. Although the free tea house was and the host was very friendly.