About Magome
Magome/ Tsumago is a station town of Nakasendo that connects Kyoto and Edo, and it is like a beautiful town that still looks like the station town in Edo era. The approximately 9 km-long street connecting these two station towns is very well preserved. You can feel and experience the history, nature and forest bathing with the historical townscape and old stone-paved streets of the Edo era, beautiful views of Mount Ena, and rustic rural landscapes like a traveler in those days.
How to go to Magome
Selectable 4 plans
Round-trip plan
One way bus plan
Sightseeing Guide
Water mill
This watermill, which appears on the left as soon as you head towards Tsumago district, is the large and beautiful water wheel. Currently, there is a 'micro hydropower system' using the existing water wheel inside the water mill. It is said that the power is used for lighting up the room, indoor lighting, nightlights, and power for displays.
Cobbled street
The old cobbled street that passes through the town of Magomejuku is the street where many people came and went for Sankin-koutai , one of administrative systems in Edo era. It still remains the view of Edo era.
Nakasendo Hiking
The 9km-long road connecting Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku. (about 2 hours walk) You can feel and experience the history, nature and forest bathing with the historical townscape and old stone-paved streets of the Edo era, beautiful views of Mount Ena, and rustic rural landscapes like a traveler in those days.
Ichikoku Tochitateba Chaya
The historic teahouse located halfway between Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku. When walking inside, you can have tea from local people and take a break.
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
Here is the healing spot 'Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls' on the way to Tsumago from Magome. You can walk to just before the waterfalls and enjoy the impressive scenery. It is used in 'Musashi Miyamoto', the novel of Eiji Yoshikawa. Get splashed, take negative ions and refresh yourself!
Tsumagojuku
You may think that Tsumagojuku is too plain not like a tourist attraction at first glance. However, the calm is one of the most appealing points of Tsumago.