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Before you go
Your trip to Nagiso.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Nagiso – Nagano Destination Kiso Valley and the Nakasendo about 159 km from Nagano
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Chubu (NGO) Tokoname · 139 km
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Estação de Nagiso 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Nagiso Station is on the Chuo line, about one hour from Nagoya on the rapid train and 1 hour 30 minutes from Matsumoto. Buses connect the station to Tsumago in about 10 minutes and to Magome in about 30. Chubu International Airport is about 140 km away.
How many days
Half a day for Tsumago and the Momosuke Bridge. One night at a ryokan in Tsumago, combined with the Magome trail, completes the visit.
When to go
From April to November, for the trail and the village. Late October and November bring the autumn colors. In winter, Tsumago is quiet and can have snow; some shops close earlier.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Buses link Nagiso Station to Tsumago and Magome, and the village is explored on foot. Cars are parked in lots off Tsumago’s main street.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Nagiso
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Morning
Momosuke Bridge
From Nagiso Station, walk to the Momosuke Bridge and cross the Kiso River on the 1922 wooden bridge.
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Afternoon
Tsumago
Take a bus to Tsumago and walk along the main street, visiting the Waki-honjin Okuya house and the honjin museum.
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Late afternoon
Tsumago at dusk
Stay in the village after the tour groups leave and see the street lit with lanterns before dinner at the ryokan.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Tsumago in Nagiso?
Yes. The post-town is in the municipality of Nagiso, about 3 km from the station, connected by bus.
How do I get from Nagiso to Magome?
By bus, in about 30 minutes, or on foot via the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago, in roughly 3 hours.
Can you stay overnight in Tsumago?
Yes. The village has family-run inns in old houses, with dinner and breakfast. There are few; book in advance.
Do express trains stop at Nagiso?
Some Shinano limited expresses, between Nagoya and Nagano, stop at Nagiso; others stop at Nakatsugawa. Check the timetable.
Beyond the guide
