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Magome Post Town Deep Dive: How the Nakasendo Really Worked
Nakatsugawa
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the charm of Magome-juku, a preserved post town on the Nakasendo route, where history and culture intertwine. This walking tour allows you to step back in time and explore the picturesque, stone-paved paths that once served Edo-period travelers. Learn about the significance of Magome as a support town for weary travelers, from its historic buildings to its strategic location amidst the mountains. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about the challenges faced on the Nakasendo, the authority of the Tokugawa shogunate, and the vital role of post towns in Japan's travel network.
- Walk along the original Nakasendo highway and explore Magome's historic streets. - Gain insig...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guide-recommended snacks
Guide
Transportation to the meeting point
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Magome-juku BASE Information and Visitor Center
The meeting point is in front of Magome-juku BASE.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Itinerary
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Magomejuku Lake
Magome-juku is a beautifully preserved post town on the historic Nakasendo route, once connecting Edo and Kyoto through Japan’s mountains. Its steep stone-paved street, wooden houses, and sweeping views evoke the atmosphere of Edo-period travel, offering visitors a vivid sense of life along one of Japan’s most important historic highways.
Magome Post Town Deep Dive: How the Nakasendo Really Worked
Nakatsugawa
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Discover the charm of Magome-juku, a preserved post town on the Nakasendo route, where history and culture intertwine. This walking tour allows you to step back in time and explore the picturesque, stone-paved paths that once served Edo-period travelers. Learn about the significance of Magome as a support town for weary travelers, from its historic buildings to its strategic location amidst the mountains. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about the challenges faced on the Nakasendo, the authority of the Tokugawa shogunate, and the vital role of post towns in Japan's travel network.
- Walk along the original Nakasendo highway and explore Magome's historic streets. - Gain insig...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guide-recommended snacks
Guide
Transportation to the meeting point
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Magome-juku BASE Information and Visitor Center
The meeting point is in front of Magome-juku BASE.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for details.
