Nakasendo Magome-juku

Max Panter 4 weeks ago

Lovely village. I read that Tsumago is more beautiful in that it is older but I actually preferred Magome of the two due to its dramatic setting. If staying the night make sure to either stay in a guesthouse which offers food or ask about reserving a restaurant as only 2-3 are open in the village. We came in February so very few tourists which was great but it also meant several shops and restaurants were closed so be aware December to February some places are shut.

Felix M a month ago

Absolutely stunning! A must visit and highly recommended to stay the night. A beautifully preserved main street that leads up the mountain lined with Edo-style houses. There are multiple souvenir shops and restaurants. You can see lots of stars here during the night. There is a bus that goes hourly between Magomejuku and Nakatsugawa station. The Nakasendo trail can be hiked from here to Tsumagojuku, which is another preserved postal town.

Alexandra Olson 2 months ago

We stopped here part of the way through walking a section of the old Nakasendo trail. It was such a nice place to stay before setting off again. We had a great meal and stayed at a nice guesthouse before leaving. We got to see a beautiful sunset and lovely sunrise. The town itself is so cute, too. We lived walking the path through it, but be warned it is very steep!

Francesca Caponera 3 months ago

Bring a little bell hooked to your bag, to alert bears that you are approaching and not startle them. Did not see any bears, only warning signs. The walk was amazing, an enchanted trail that makes you think of the samurai that walked that same path

Maria 5 months ago

Cute little town on the Nakasendo, packed with history and charm. We went there in the summer, and it wasn't crowded at all. As you walk down the main street to the top of the hill, you'll catch a stunning view of the valley before starting the trail to Tsumago, which I highly recommend. Just watch out for bears – you can ring the bells to scare them off.