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Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)

Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)
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The “Nakasendo” is a road along which samurai once walked.

This trail, the most popular among foreign tourists in recent years, connects Magomejuku in Gifu Prefecture and Tsumago-juku in Nagano Prefecture, and allows visitors to walk along a 10-kilometer path while enjoying the nostalgic Japanese original landscape.

In this article, we will show you the scenery you will encounter on your way from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku.

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Nakasendo Map|How long does it take from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku?

A|It takes 3 to 4 hours.

Nakasendo Map|How long does it take from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku?

Image source: Magomejuku official website

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The Nakasendo, Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku is about 9 km long.

There are some ups and downs, but the hills are not that severe, so it is not as hard as climbing a mountain.

If you keep walking straight, it takes about three hours, but if you stop to take pictures and rest along the way, it can take up to four hours.

Let’s calculate that it will take more than half a day.

On the way back, there is a bus that connects “Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku” for your convenience.

What are the highlights of the Nakasendo?

  1. 00:00 Opening
  2. 00:26 Magomejuku
  3. 06:05 Magome-juku, the site of a high ticket gate
  4. 07:06 Magome Camp Upper Observatory
  5. 07:59 Old Nakasendo
  6. 13:03 Water mill house
  7. 13:32 Nashinokizaka
  8. 14:35 Restaurant Juri
  9. 16:46 Jippensha Ikkyu Kyouka Monument
  10. 21:29 Gifu→Nagano
  11. 21:54 Magome Pass
  12. 26:15 Isseki Tochi Standpoint Tea House
  13. 33:36 Otaki Waterfall
  14. 36:36 Kurashina Ancestral Shrine
  15. 40:57 A mound in the valley below
  16. 41:41 Nakasendo Kushin Monument
  17. 42:55 type of hanging scroll (made from paper of approx. 130cm x 30cm in size)
  18. 45:29 Kongoya
  19. 48:00 Hatsukoi Kaido
  20. 51:29 Tsumago Inn
  21. 53:04 Tsumago Yado, Terashita Streets
  22. 53:32 Omata Bridge
  23. 54:58 Enmei Jizo
  24. 55:38 Kotokuji Temple
  25. 58:32 Tsumago Yado Honjin
  26. 59:13 Wakihonjin Okutani Hayashi Residence
  27. 01:00:19 Tsumagojyuku Takabanjo ruins
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The video shows the route from Magomejuku to Tsumagojuku for each famous place of interest.

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There are various attractions and places of interest such as Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku as well as Isseki Tochi Stand Tea HouseOtsumago.

Nakasendo Journey in 3 minutes

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ここは侍の道「中山道|馬籠宿→妻籠宿」3時間の道中を3分に凝縮。This is a condensed version of the 3-hour journey from Magome-juku to Tsumagojuku on the Samurai Road, condensed into 3 minutes.#日本の風景 #中山道 #妻籠宿 #馬籠宿 #妻籠宿馬籠宿 #japan #japantravel #japantrip #magomejuku #tsumagojuku #nakasendo #samurai

♬ 竈門炭治郎の歌-雨音真白 (Cover 中川奈美) – 雨音真白
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The 3-hour road trip was sped up 20x to make a 3-minute video.

It is quite high speed, but I think you can check what kind of road you will walk on.

Tsumago-juku→About 35 minutes by bus from Magome-juku

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Buses run between Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku, so the return trip is safe.

Parking at Tsumago-juku is toll parking (500 yen ), while parking at Magome-juku is free.

If you want to save a little money, we recommend walking from Magomejuku.

Here’s the place.

Magomejuku: Magomejuku

Magomejuku: Magomejuku
Address Magome 4571-1, Magome, Nakatsugawa, Gifu 508-0502, Japan
Business Hours 24 hours
Parking Yes (multiple available)
Free
Cost Free of charge
Website https://kiso-magome.com/
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For more information on Magomejuku, please see this article for more information about Magomejuku.

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Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)
Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)

Magomejuku Parking Lot

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There are several free parking lots in Magomejuku, for which we are very grateful.

Entrance to Magomejuku

Entrance to Magomejuku

Water mill shop at Magomejuku

Water mill shop at Magomejuku

Video of Magomejuku

Magome-juku: Ruins of Kosatsuba and Emoriam

Magome-juku: Ruins of Kosatsuba and Emoriam

From Magome-juku to the old Nakasendo Road

From Magome-juku to the old Nakasendo Road
From Magome-juku to the old Nakasendo Road

From Magomejuku to Mizuguruma-oya (water wheel house)|approx. 15 min.

water mill

Nakasendo, water mill house
Nakasendo (Edo-period Edo-Kyoto highway)
Nakasendo (Edo-period Edo-Kyoto highway)

Jippensha Ikkyu Kyokan Monument

Nakasendo|Jippensha Ikkyu Kyokan Monument

Around Imai Family Residence (Registered Cultural Property)

Around Imai Family Residence (Registered Cultural Property)
Around Imai Family Residence (Registered Cultural Property)

Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture

Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture
Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture
Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture
Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture
Magome Pass|From Gifu Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture

Google Map of Magome Pass

Isseki Tochin Chaya (tea house on the first floor)

Isseki Tochin Chaya (tea house on the first floor)
Isseki Tochin Chaya (tea house on the first floor)
Isseki Tochin Chaya (tea house on the first floor)

Video: Cherry blossoms at Isseki Tochijaya

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まるで桃源郷、一石栃立場茶屋。 ここの桜はまさに桃源郷とも言える場所です。 中山道沿いにある一石栃(いちこくとち)は、古くから旅人が疲れをいやす休憩地として栄えた場所です。 #長野 #長野観光 #日本 #日本の絶景 #秘境 #桃源郷 #一石栃立場茶屋 #中山道 #japan #一人旅 #旅行日記 #旅 #異世界 #桜 #cherylblossom

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Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)
Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)

Ichiishi-Tochi-stand tea house – Kami-Iki – Nakasendo ~ Otaki Waterfall

Ichiishi Tochi Stand Tea House - Kamiiki - Nakasendo
Ichiishi Tochi Stand Tea House - Kamiiki - Nakasendo
Ichiishi Tochi Stand Tea House - Kamiiki - Nakasendo
Ichiishi Tochi Stand Tea House - Kamiiki - Nakasendo

the smaller waterfall (of the two)

Otaki Otaki Onetaki Waterfall|Nakasendo
Otaki Otaki Onetaki Waterfall|Nakasendo
Otaki Otaki Onetaki Waterfall|Nakasendo

Otaki Waterfall → Kurashina Ancestral Shrine

Kurashina Ancestral Shrine and surrounding villages

Kurashina Ancestral Shrine and surrounding villages
Kurashina Ancestral Shrine and surrounding villages
Kurashina Ancestral Shrine and surrounding villages

Otsumago|A short distance away from Tsumago Yado

Otsumago|Nakasendo
Otsumago|Nakasendo
Otsumago|Nakasendo

Otsumago Location

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It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Otsumago to the parking lot at the entrance of Tsumago-juku.

One more step.

Watch the Otsuma Kagome in video

https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgic_japan/video/7280821819546930433?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6967907449173952001
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Although often overshadowed by Tsumagojuku, Otsumago also has a nostalgic atmosphere.

Dutch river

Dutch river
Dutch river

Tsumagojyuku: Tsumagojuku

Tsumagojyuku|Nakasendo
Tsumagojyuku|Nakasendo
Tsumagojyuku|Nakasendo
Address. Nagano-ken 399-5302
Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, 2190 Agatsuma
Business Hours Hours of Operation
Parking lot Available: Pay
Passenger cars: 500 yen (1 day)
Single car: 200 yen (1 day)
Cost Free of charge
Website https://tsumago.jp/
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For more information on Tsumago-juku, please see this article for more information about Tsumago-juku.

詳細はこちら
Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)
Walking Nakasendo the Samurai Trail popular among foreigners (map, required time, and photo spots)

Tsumago-juku in video

https://www.tiktok.com/@nostalgic_japan/video/7276980918177238273?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6967907449173952001

Midsummer Nakasendo in Video

  • 00:00 Opening
  • 00:24 Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture
  • 02:15 Magomejuku
  • 09:31 Magome Camp Upper Observatory
  • 10:12 Old Nakasendo
  • 15:20 Water mill house
  • 16:22 Nashinokizaka
  • 19:12 Jippensha Ikkyu Kyouka Monument
  • 23:36 Kumano Shrine
  • 24:38 Gifu→Nagano
  • 25:06 Magome Pass
  • 28:47 Isseki Tochi Stand Tea House
  • 35:41 Otaki Waterfall
  • 37:45 The original route is closed to traffic, so a detour will be taken.
  • 39:31 Nakasendo Kushin Monument
  • 40:29 Otsumago
  • 45:13 First Love Road
  • 49:01 Oomata Bridge
  • 49:59 Tsumago Yado
  • 52:38 Enmei Jizo
  • 53:19 Kotokuji Temple
  • 54:04 Toyokawa Inari Daimyojin

Other recommendations! Ancient Roads of Japan

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