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Bus trip to former lodging towns of Magome & Tsumago via Nakasendo (Samurai Road)

Magome and Tsumago are former lodging towns along the Nakasendo path that once connected Kyoto and Tokyo. These are beautiful towns that still deeply reflect the memories of the lodging areas of the Edo period. The 9 kilometer trail has been well preserved over time, with numerous traditional wooden houses, cobblestone streets, tea shops and nostalgic agricultural areas along the path.

The trail is relatively gentle and a spectacular natural landscape view of Ena mountain range and waterfalls can be enjoyed. It takes around 3 hours to walk at a leisurely pace. Magome and Tsumago are just 2.5 hours away from Takayama, why not spend a day to free yourself from the hustle and bustle of a city and experience the lives of samurai at the old times.

Season

April 1-May 31 & July 19-August 24, 2025

Days

Daily

Duration

Approx 10hrs

Tour Includes

Transportation only

(No guide)

Bus Company

Nohi Bus Co., Ltd.

Takayama / Kuguno – Magome / Tsumago (one-way)

Fare

Adults

JPY 5,000

Child (6-12)

JPY 2,500

Gero – Magome / Tsumago (one-way)

Fare

Adults

JPY 4,000

Child (6-12)

JPY 2,000

Itineraries

Outbound

Dep. 8:00

Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal

Dep. 8:20

Kuguno Station (for pick up only)

Dep. 9:10

Gero Bus Terminal (for pick up only)

Dep. 9:12

Gero Station (for pick up only)

9:35 → 9:45

Butai Touge (brief stop for rest only)

Arr. 10:45

Magome

Arr. 11:10

Tsumago

Return

Dep. 15:00

Tsumago

Dep. 15:25

Magome

16:00 → 16:10

Roadside Station Tsukechi (brief stop for rest only)

Arr. 16:48

Gero Bus Terminal (for drop off only)

Arr. 16:50

Gero Station (for drop off only)

Arr. 17:40

Kuguno Station (for drop off only)

Arr. 18:00

Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal

Magome Juku

Magome Juku is a settlement that sits along the cobblestone slopes of the Nakasendo path which connects Edo and Kyoto, still evoking memories of the Edo period to this day. Magome Juku sits at a relatively high altitude of 600 meters, and is a great viewing spot of the Nakatsugawa town and Ena mountain, one of the 100 top mountains of Japan.

Tsumago Juku

Tsumago Juku was chosen as the country’s first significant, historical, preserved architectural area. While preserving the nostalgia and architectural history of the Edo period with its Dashibari Zukuri and Udatsu techniques, it is an area still inhabited today.

Nakasendo Trail (Samurai Road)

This is a 9 km, three hour hiking course that connects Magome Juku and Tsumago Juku. Participants can enjoy the simple scenery and nature of the cobblestone streets and tea shops along the path that many samurai traveled long ago.

Ichikokutochi Tatebachaya (Tea House)

This is a tea shop that served as a rest area for the tired samurai that walked the path from Magome Juku to Tsumago Juku. Why not catch your breath and take a leisurely break in this relaxing atmosphere.

Cancellation fee

JPY 100 per person before the departure time shown on your E-ticket.

Note: If you don't show up for a service and fail to cancel the reservation prior to scheduled departure, you are considered a no-show and all money associated with the reservation is forfeited.

Please cancel your reservation via the “Manage my Booking” Page of Japan Bus Online website at https://japanbusonline.com/BookInquiry before the specified deadline.

Important Notice

・This tour cannot be used solely for the following section: Tsumago-Magome and Gero-Takayama.

・No guide or conductor in this tour.

・Delays might occur depending on the traffic, weather conditions and congestion of sightseeing spots. We shall not be responsible for any losses or expenses caused by delays that are beyond our control.

・Please review your boarding spot via Japan Bus Online before boarding.

・Please present your E-ticket and exchange a paper ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

・Please present the paper ticket which you got from Takayama Nohi Bus Center for boarding.

・For passengers departing from Gero Station, please note that there is no ticket counter. Please board the bus directly with your E-ticket and a paper ticket will be given to you when boarding.

・Please arrive the boarding spot at least 10 minutes before departure.

・Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

・Fasten your seatbelt and remain seated when the bus is in motion.

・All images shown are for illustration purpose only.

Operating Bus Company

Nohi Bus reservation center TEL: +81 (0) 577-32-1688 (9:00AM-6PM)

Please contact the operating bus company directly for bus operations.

You can make an inquiry to JapanBusOnline@mail.j-bus.co.jp customer support center, KOBO Co., Ltd relating to reservations and payment of tickets.

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