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8th July
After checking out of your hotel, make your way to JR Tokyo Station(it takes about 20 minutes by taxi, and use your rail pass to board the trains to Kisofukushima station.
After checking out of your hotel, make your way to JR Tokyo Station(it takes about 20 minutes by taxi, and use your rail pass to board the trains to Kisofukushima station.
We recommend the following timetable.
Reserving your seats is also recommended.
Remember to bring your rail pass with you when boarding the train.
3:30 pm
After arriving at Kiso-Fukushima Station, use the hotel shuttle waiting in front of the station to reach your accomdoation.
*Dinners are served early in ryokans, so please make sure to be at your hotel before 17:30PM.
Onyado Tsutaya
5162 Fukushima, Kiso-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano
おん宿蔦屋
〒397-0001 長野県木曽郡木曽町福島5162
Onyado Tsutaya
Onyado Tsutaya
3 nights from 8th to 11th July
Japanese Style Room, Breakfast & Dinner inclusive
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
Phone: +81 264-22-2010
9th July
Suggested Activity
Experience the serene beauty of Japan’s wilderness with a hike along the Nakasendo, an ancient trail that winds through the Kiso Valley and connects the two charming historical post towns of Magome and Tsumago. Wander around these well-preserved, atmospheric towns to get a feel of what life was like in olden day Japan.
NAKASENDO WALK: MAGOME TO TSUMAGO
Step back in time and explore the ancient Nakasendo trail, one of the ‘Five Routes’ travelled by feudal lords on their way to the capital during the Edo period. Spanning 540 kilometres of stunning mountainous terrain between Kyoto and Tokyo, the Nakasendo trail features 69 post towns where travellers could rest during their long journey. The Kiso district is home to eleven of these historic post stations as well as one of the four security checkpoints, the Kiso-Fukushima Checkpoint. These towns prospered from the traffic and the Nakasendo grew to be one of the greatest trade routes of the time. Although Japan modernised and traffic moved away from the area, the Kiso towns successfully preserved the aesthetic of the Edo period. The streets and façades of the era remain, and visitors can even stay in the traditional guesthouses, and shop
The trail between Magome and Tsumago is a well-preserved section of the former Nakasendo highway. The walk is easy to moderate and well signposted in English. It is roughly 8 km in length and takes approximately three hours to complete at a relaxed pace and with breaks. The trail winds through the rural countryside, occasionally intersecting with the main road that hikers must walk along for short portions. A walk along the Magome–Tsumago trail is an essential part of any visit to the Kiso Valley. See: Japan Journeys–Magome to Tsumago
8:45 am
Depart your hotel and head to Kiso-Fukushima Station (on foot)
9:16 am
Take Shinano 4 (an express train) to Nakatsugawa (using your JR pass––non reserved cars are also available).
9:49 am
Arrive at Nakatsugawa Station
9:55 am
Take a local bus to Magome-juku (Terminal 3 - Yellow, just in front of the station, to the left). Bus fare is JPY 570 per person. Pay the driver when getting off. Only coins are accepted.
10:20 am
Arrive at Magome-juku. Start the beautiful 8 km Magome to Tsumago walk. Stop for a lunch break along the way. We recommend buying something in Magome-juku (at your own expense) to bring along.
2:30 pm
Expected arrival in Tsumago-juku. Take some time to explore the town.
3:26 pm
Take a local bus to Nagiso Station from Tsumago Car Park 1
3:35 pm
Arrive at Nagiso Station
4:00 pm
Take the Shinano express train to Kiso Fukushima using your JR Pass. (A non-reserved car is available––always car 5 or 6)
4:24 pm
Arrive at Kiso-Fukushima Station and walk to your accommodation (on foot).
Enjoy a fabulous onsen and kaiseki dinner at your accommodation
10th July
NAKASENDO WALK: YABUHARA TO NARAI
Narai post town marks the half-way point between Kyoto and Tokyo on the former Nakasendo trail. This section of the trail (the Torii Pass)
is particularly strenuous so travellers often needed to stop and rest here. As a result, Narai grew to be one of the most prosperous towns in
the Kiso Valley and received the nickname ‘Narai of a Thousand Houses’ due to the sheer abundance of guesthouses. The Torii pass hike is
8.5km long and takes roughly 2.5 hours to complete. It is said to be quieter than the Magome–Tsumago stretch but nonetheless beautiful.
The trail heads uphill from Yabuhara, past shrines and Mount Ontake views before gradually descending into Narai.
The charm of the Edo era remains in Narai today as many of the buildings have been carefully restored to their former glory and now contain
guesthouses, restaurants and souvenir shops. Two formerresidences are open to the public, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
8:25 am
Depart your hotel and head to Kiso-Fukushima Station on foot(it takes about 15 minutes)
8:56 am
Take a local chuo line train from Kiso fukushima at 8:56 am and arrive at Yabuhara station at 9:11
9:11 am
Follow the signs to reach the "Torii Pass" from Yabuhara to Narai(8km)
12:00 pm
You should expect to arrive in Narai around 12:00 pm. Take some time to explore Narai-juku.
13:32 pm
Take a train back to Kiso Fukushima at 1:32 pm, arriving at Kiso Fukushima station at 1:53 pm
13:53 pm
Explore the sights of Kiso fukushima.
Great Places To Visit In Kisofukushima
The Yamamura Residence exhibits a collection of Edo period documents, ceramics, weapons, and clothing. Explore the treasures within the walls.
Kozen-ji Temple is home to the largest dry rock garden in all of Asia. The patterns are inspired by the clouds above.
The Kiso-Fukushima Checkpoint is a fascinating museum where visitors can learn about the culture and history of the region.
One of Kiso-Fukushima’s charms is the town’s free public foot bath located along the banks of the Kiso River.
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