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Before you go
Your trip to Nakatsugawa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Nakatsugawa – Gifu Destination Kiso Valley and the Nakasendo
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Chubu (NGO) Tokoname · 125 km
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Estação de Nakatsugawa 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Nakatsugawa Station is on the Chuo Line, about 50 minutes from Nagoya on the express train and 1h20 on the rapid. Buses connect the station to Magome in about 25 minutes. Chubu International Airport, near Nagoya, is about 125 km away.
How many days
Half a day for Magome; a full day with the trail to Tsumago. One night in Magome lets you see the stone-paved street without the tour groups.
When to go
From April to November, for the trail and the villages. Autumn, from September to November, is the season for kurikinton and the fall foliage. In winter, Magome’s stone street can have ice and the trail, snow.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Buses connect Nakatsugawa Station to Magome, and the trail links Magome to Tsumago on foot. A car only helps for other stops in the Kiso Valley; Magome’s parking lots are off the 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 Nakatsugawa
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Morning
Magome
Take the bus from Nakatsugawa Station to Magome and climb the stone-paved street, passing the watermill and the Shimazaki Toson museum.
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Afternoon
Hike to Tsumago
From the top of Magome, follow the Nakasendo trail to the pass, the Tateba teahouse and the Odaki and Medaki waterfalls, descending to Tsumago.
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Late afternoon
Tsumago
Walk along Tsumago’s street, visit the Waki-honjin Okuya house and take the bus to Nagiso Station.
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 Magome in Nakatsugawa?
Yes. Magome belonged to Nagano Prefecture until 2005, when it became part of the municipality of Nakatsugawa in Gifu. The village is about 15 km from the city center.
How do I get from Nakatsugawa station to Magome?
By bus, in about 25 minutes. By taxi, the trip is a little faster.
What is Nakatsugawa kurikinton?
It’s a sweet made from cooked and mashed chestnut with sugar, shaped like a chestnut, typical of autumn. Shops in the town and in Magome sell it from September to November.
Who was Shimazaki Toson?
A Japanese writer born in Magome in 1872, author of novels such as “Before the Dawn,” set on the Nakasendo. His birthplace is now a museum.
Beyond the guide
