From Nagoya: Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour
Overview
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Join our tour and enjoy a captivating journey through time and culture as you explore the hidden gems of central Japan.
Kokeizan Eihoji Temple, nestled in the serene countryside. Explore its peaceful grounds, adorned with lush gardens and ancient structures, offering a serene start to your cultural exploration.
Enakyo Observatory for panoramic views of the Ena Gorge. Capture breathtaking vistas of the winding river and surrounding mountains, a perfect moment to connect with nature's beauty.
Step back in time at Magome-juku, a beautifully preserved post town along the historic Nakasendo Trail. Wander along cobblestone streets lined with traditional wooden buildings, indulge in local delicacies, and browse quaint shops offering handmade crafts.
Tsumago-juku, another charming post town frozen in time. Explore its well-preserved streets, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Japan's Edo period.
Reflect on the day's experiences and cherish memories of Japan's rich heritage.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.
Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the child's price.
Please be at the meeting point no later than 10min before departure. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
Please refrain from booking any time-sensitive activities such as restaurant reservations, cruise ship departures, or other scheduled commitments immediately following your tour.
English and Chinese commentary might be given on the same bus in case of low number of participants.
The tour may be canceled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.
In the event of severe traffic caused by holidays or adverse weather conditions, there may be a reduction in planned attractions without refunds.
The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
What To Expect
Nakasendo Magome-juku
Magome is a former post town in the Kiso Valley, which served travelers of the Nakasendo, a major route that connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal ages.
Tsumagoi-mura
Tsumago, located in Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture, is a post town on the Nakasendo, one of the two old routes that connected Kyoto with Edo. At the request of the residents of Tsumago, it was declared that the town be preserved in its so original form and was designated as a Preservation District for Important Traditional Structures in 1976. Just as in the Edo period, it is lined with traditional houses with their old lattice windows.
Options
From Nagoya Departure
Nagoya VIP Liner Departure.: (Meeting Time: 08:20／Departure Time: 08:30) from Otake Parking Lot near JR Nagoya station.
Chinese-speaking guide
What‘s Included
English- or Chinese-speaking guide
Air-conditioned coach
All entrance fees and taxes
Lunch
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must try the preserves trout fish at Magome-ku
Johnny B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good tour guide Bara San, very well organized. Magome-ku is nice place to visit, can skip Tsumago, nothing special.
Good tour! in two languages
Naida H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Summer was great! she did a tour in English and Chinese. There was plenty of time at each location! X
The tour company didn't...
Joshua W,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour company didn't go above and beyond but it was still worth it. The driver was pretty rough and swerved around a lot, the tour guide gave very basic explanations in the bus but did put in good effort at the stops to translate for us and show us good spots, which makes up for the rest. The locations were very nice and worthwhile. Overall I am pleased 4/5
Taste an ancient way of communication between Tokyo and Kyoto, different from Tokaido.
kazuoi359,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I visited Magomej-uku and Tsumago-juku, two stations on the old Nakasendo road that led from Edo (Tokyo) to Nagoya and Kyoto. The two villages have been well preserved and you can't even see the electricity poles. If you love things from the past it is worth spending a day in this region. The route of the ancient road can also be done by bus or private car, since the paved road runs parallel to the old road, my bus driver, taken from Magome towards Tsumago, advised me to make the last stretch on foot to taste the old route without making the step between the two villages and not face the many ups and downs that still exist. There was some snow.
Great places to visit, language was an issue
AmyDanielle S,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour takes you on a great itinerary of places of interest outside of Nagoya. However, I was in a group of 9 and was the only non-Mandarin speaker. I was happy to give the tour guide the benefit of the doubt and participate fully. While the tour guide did the tour in both languages, he gave more details in Mandarin. I only realized this when I used Google Translate and read the translation of what he was saying to the Chinese tourists. I am unsure of the guide’s English proficiency because when I asked questions outside of the script, he struggled to answer them in English. This was disappointing for a 9-hour tour.
Good trip
Alice W,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is very well spaced. Time given to enjoy each location is enough. We had Janet as our tour guide. She is great, informative and very friendly.
Beautiful Experience - the weather was perfect!
mondaxxzz,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day trip. Well organized. Attentive tour guide. Information about the destinations provided via WhatsApp. (Also paper maps). Good value for money (lunch not included). Eihoji is amazing and very well well kept. Many tourists there when we visited. 1 hour was a good duration to stay there. 10 minutes walk from the bus parking lot to get to the site. Steep in places. Enakyo was a stop for a few pictures of the lake and mountains. And ice cream. Magomejuku is a post town on the ancient Nakasendo road from Tokyo to Kyoto. It is an attractive street, shops, hostelries, etc.. Quite steep and big cobbled stones. Easy to trip. I witnessed several people falling. The stop was 2 hours, which as I did not eat lunch, was too long for me. Most of the people on the bus went to a restaurant recommended by the tour guide, and accompanied by the tour guide. Tsumagojuk is another street on the Nakasendo road. Not steep, and easy to walk. The 1 hour stop was enough time. 5 minutes wall from the bus parking.
Great tour in the outskirts of Nagoya
nca1smccoll,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour showing beautiful historical sites, most of the places are post card gorgeous and Liu our tour guide was kind , informative and caring. We highly recommend this tour
Amazing Tour!
David D,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour around different points of interest nearby Nagoya. Liu provided a lot of great information on the history of each of the sites we visited as well as recommendations for other things to do in Nagoya. Great experience!
Four great areas in one day
Pamjap,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour that allowed me to visit 4 great spots in 1 day. I was going to go by public transport, but these areas are not easy to get to. So this was an easy option. We had plenty of time to wander around on our own. The areas were not crowded at all.
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