Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Chubu  /  Koshinetsu  /  Nagano Prefecture  /  Kiso-gun  /  Nagiso-machi  /  Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

Nakasendo Tsumagojuku, Nagiso-machi

4.6
#1 of 227 in Trails in Japan
Must see · Hiking Trail · Outdoor Activity
A moderate 7.8 km (4.7 mi) hike between two scenic traditional villages and forests, Nakasendo Tsumagojuku offers a combination of historic Japan and alpine nature. Enjoy charming villages with authentic wooden architecture on this well-maintained trail through the Japanese Alps, marked in English and Japanese. Part of an ancient, 1,200-year-old road, the hike between two old postal villages leads through maples, cypresses, wisteria, and bamboo, with toilet facilities along the way. Don’t forget to ring a bell to scare off black bears before you hike. Use our Nagiso-machi trip planner to visit Nakasendo Tsumagojuku on your trip to Nagiso-machi, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
Create an itinerary including Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tours to Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

FROM $1,160 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day or 4-Day Self-Guided Hike on Nakasendo Trail with Lodging and Transport
5.0
Duration: 3 days
Tours from $1,160 »
FROM $4,427 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hiking Yarigatake and Mt Fuji
Duration: 13 days
Tours from $4,427 »
FROM $8,972 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group
Duration: 15 days
Tours from $8,972 »

Nakasendo Tsumagojuku reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
774 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • By stenic462
    Ever since watching the seven samurai with my dad in the sixties have been fascinated by old edo japan. This for me was an indulgent escape to visit part of the trail used by feudal warlords to pay...  more »
  • By Michele D
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day walk through the Kiso valley on the Nakasendo trail. Mac's Adventures( in partnership with Oku) was the company we used and everything - accommodation...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to Nagiso-machi

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Nagiso-machi

Momosuke Bridge ©
Bridge
Momosuke Bridge
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
Nagisomachi Museum (Tsumagojuku Honjin) ©
History Museum
Nagisomachi Museum (Tsumagojuku Honjin)
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Wakihonjin Okuya ©
History Museum
Wakihonjin Okuya
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Kakizore Valley
Valley
Kakizore Valley
4.1
Duration: 1 hour

Side trips from Nagiso-machi

Nakasendo Magome-juku ©
Hiking Trail
Nakasendo Magome-juku
Nakatsugawa
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Senjojiki Cirque ©
Ski Area
Senjojiki Cirque
Komagane
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
Ropeway Heavens Sonohara in Fujimidai Highland
Hiking Trail
Ropeway Heavens Sonohara in Fujimidai Highland
Achi-mura
3.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Atera Valley ©
Valley
Atera Valley
Okuwa-mura
4.3
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Nagiso-machi

Ushigataki Waterfall
Waterfall
Ushigataki Waterfall
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
Waterfall
Odaki-Medaki Waterfalls
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Tsumago Castle ©
Castle
Tsumago Castle
3.0
Duration: 1 hour
Kotoku-ji Temple ©
Religious Site
Kotoku-ji Temple
3.6
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Nagiso-machi

Otsumago
Historic Walking Area
Otsumago
3.6
Duration: 1 hour
Uwakubono Ichirizuka
Ruin
Uwakubono Ichirizuka
3.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Kosatsuba
Historic Site
Kosatsuba
2.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Kabuto Kannon Temple
Religious Site
Kabuto Kannon Temple
1.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in Nagiso-machi

Tsumago Tourism Association Tourist Information Center ©
Visitor Center
Tsumago Tourism Association Tourist Information Center
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
Nagiso Station Tourist Information Center
Visitor Center
Nagiso Station Tourist Information Center
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
Araragi Onsen Yumotokan
Onsen Resort
Araragi Onsen Yumotokan
3.6
Duration: 1 hour
Sekibutsu Kanzan Jittoku Statue
Monument
Sekibutsu Kanzan Jittoku Statue
3.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Nagiso-machi

Fukusawa Momosuke Memorial Hall ・ Yamano History Museum
History Museum
Fukusawa Momosuke Memorial Hall ・ Yamano History Museum
3.3
Duration: 30 minutes

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Nakasendo Tsumagojuku by other users

17 days in Toyota BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS Koromo Shrine · Toyota City Museum of Local History · Toyota Hands-On Museum 28 days in Tokyo & Chubu BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Tokyo · Nagano · Matsumoto 31 days in Japan BY A USER FROM SPAIN Sapporo · Hakodate · Tohoku-machi 22 days in Japan BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Tokyo · Nikko · Fujikawaguchiko-machi 29 days in Kanto, Chubu & Tohoku BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Kamogawa · Oshima-machi · Ito 57 days in Japan BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Tokyo · Sapporo · Hakodate