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Route

Nakatsugawa Station

1Bus to Magome

Take the bus from bus stop No. 3 at Nakatsugawa Station and head for Magome.30-minute bus ride.

Magome

2Walk to the Nakasendo Trail Start

Get off the bus at Magome and walk uphill to the start of the Nakasendo Trail.

brightness_alertThere are no places to eat or drink along the Nakasendo Trail. If you don’t have any drinks, buy some here.

Magome Observation Deck

3Magome Observation Deck

View from Magome Observation Deck.
1 hour 30 minutes walking on cobblestones, etc.

Ichikokutochi Chaya

4Pass Ichikokutochi Chaya

Continue walking and pass by Ichikokutochi Chaya teahouse.
1 hour 30 minutes walking on cobblestones, etc.

Tsumago

5Arrive at Tsumago-juku

Required Time

Approximately 4 hours

Cost

800 yen one way

Bus Stop Locations

・Nakatsugawa Station Bus Stop

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WNfFFE1GpFZRXaNu6?g_st=ipc
Bus Timetable

・Magome Bus Stop

https://maps.app.goo.gl/B4P1KWLcuJRaizA99?g_st=ipc

How to Return to the Starting Point

Nagiso station

To return to Nakatsugawa Station, the most common route is to walk from Tsumago-juku to Minami Kiso Station (a 20-minute walk) and then take the train back to Nakatsugawa Station.
There is also a bus route back from Tsumago, but be aware that buses stop running after 5:00 PM.

Stay in Nakatsugawa for a Next-Day Nakasendo Hike

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宿泊地は「中津川駅周辺」に限定。
午後到着 → その日は歩かず、翌日トレイル。
翌日、次の宿泊地（南木曽など）に移動する場合は「荷物配送サービス推奨」。

あなたのプランでは、中津川駅周辺の宿に泊まることをおすすめします。

午後に到着するのであれば、中山道トレイルを歩くのは翌日になります。中津川駅周辺の宿を予約して、到着したらチェックインしましょう。到着したその日はゆっくりして、翌朝中津川駅から出ている馬籠行きのバスに乗って中山道トレイルに出発します。中津川駅周辺の宿に1泊して、次に南木曽駅周辺の宿に宿泊するのであれば、中山道トレイルを歩くのに大きな荷物は不便です。こちらの荷物配送サービスを利用することをおすすめします。

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約4時間ほどの中山道トレイルを歩き終えたら、次の宿に宿泊して疲れを癒します。そして翌日次の目的地に向かいます。※宿場町を見るだけならバスで2時間ほど

中山道トレイルを歩く際のおすすめコースはこちら
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ゆっくりした旅のスケジュールでいい場合は、同じ宿に2泊することをおすすめします。

Based on your itinerary, we recommend staying at a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station.

If you arrive in the afternoon, you’ll hike the Nakasendo Trail the next day. Book a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station and check in upon arrival. Relax on the day you arrive, then take a bus from Nakatsugawa Station to Magome the next morning to begin the Nakasendo Trail. If you’re staying overnight at a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station and then at a lodging near Minami Kiso Station, carrying large luggage will be inconvenient for hiking the Nakasendo Trail. We recommend using this luggage delivery service.

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After hiking the Nakasendo Trail for about four hours, stay at your next lodging to relax. Then head to your next destination the next day. (If you just want to see the post towns, it’s about a two-hour bus ride.)

Recommended routes for hiking the Nakasendo Trail are here.
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If you’re comfortable with a relaxed schedule, we recommend staying two nights at the same lodging.

Arrive in the Morning and Hike! Stay in Nakatsugawa or Nagiso

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宿泊地が「中津川駅 or 南木曽駅」どちらも候補。
午前到着 → その日にトレイルを歩ける。
中津川駅＝バス、南木曽駅＝徒歩でアクセス。

Based on your itinerary, we recommend staying at a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station or Nagiso Station.

If you’re coming from Nagano and arriving in the morning, you can hike the Nakasendo Trail on the day you arrive. Large luggage can be inconvenient. Leave your luggage at your lodging before check-in. After leaving your luggage, set off on the Nakasendo Trail. If you’re from Nakatsugawa Station, take a bus to the Nakasendo Trail. If you’re from Nagiso Station, walk to the Nakasendo Trail. After hiking the Nakasendo Trail for about four hours, return to Nakatsugawa Station or Nagiso Station, stay the night at a lodging, and relax before heading to your next destination the next day. *If you just want to see the post towns, it’s about a two-hour bus ride.

Recommended routes for hiking the Nakasendo Trail

If you’re comfortable with a relaxed schedule, we recommend staying two nights.

Luggage delivery services are also available.

Morning Arrival? Hike the Nakasendo from Nakatsugawa

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  • 宿泊地は「中津川駅周辺」に限定。
  • 午前到着 → 当日トレイル
  • 翌日の次の宿泊地が南木曽の場合は「荷物配送サービス」推奨。

    • Based on your itinerary, we recommend staying at a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station.

    If you arrive in the morning, you can hike the Nakasendo Trail on the same day. However, carrying large luggage can be inconvenient. Book a lodging near Nakatsugawa Station and leave your luggage there before check-in. After leaving your luggage, you can board a bus from Nakatsugawa Station to Magome and begin the Nakasendo Trail. After hiking the Nakasendo Trail for about four hours, return to Nakatsugawa Station, stay overnight at a lodging, and relax before heading to your next destination the next day. (If you just want to see the post towns, the bus ride is about two hours.)

    Recommended routes for hiking the Nakasendo Trail

    If you’re okay with a relaxed schedule, we recommend staying two nights.If your next lodging is near Nagiso Station, you can also use this luggage delivery service.

    Recommended routes for hiking the Nakasendo Trail

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Albarracín’s remote location has kept it off the main tourist trail, making it a peaceful and picturesque destination for history lovers and photographers alike.Nestled in the mountains of eastern Spain, Albarracín feels like a journey back in time. Known for its pink-hued buildings and ancient walls, this medieval town is packed with narrow, winding streets and cobblestone paths. Visitors can explore the remains of a 10th-century fortress and enjoy panoramic views over the Guadalaviar River. Albarracín’s remote location has kept it off the main tourist trail, making it a peaceful and picturesque destination for history lovers and photographers alike.Nestled in the mountains of eastern Spain, Albarracín feels like a journey back in time. Known for its pink-hued buildings and ancient walls, this medieval town is packed with narrow, winding streets and cobblestone paths. Visitors can explore the remains of a 10th-century fortress and enjoy panoramic views over the Guadalaviar River. 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    Landscape of post town

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