Magome juku Tours
Are you looking a transfer service to Magome-juku from Tokyo? It is located in Nakatsugawa of Gifu Prefecture (formerly Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, but was included in Gifu Prefecture in February 2005). As remain of an ancient town, Magome-juku, together with Tsumago-juku, is a famous tourist spot in the prefuncture. For centuries, the Nakasendo Road linked Nihonbashi in Edo (Tokyo) with Sanjo Ohashi in Kyoto. Magome-juku flourished as the 43rd station on the road, some 332 km from Tokyo.
There are many resting stationg along the journey, and Malongsu is also one of them. Along with Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku was awarded one Michelin star. Since then, it has become a famous tourist attraction in Japan. Because of the steep and uneven road in Magome-juku, horses could rarely pass the area, and guests often had to leave the horses here. For that reason, the place earned it name as Magome-juku, which means the resting station for horses.
Shimizuya Museum, once the home of the former official of the Magong Suju, inspired the famous Japanese writer Toson Shimazaki on one of his work. Today, the museum displays handwritten letters from Toson Shimazaki, scrolls of paintings, calligraphy, and photographs, important documents from the Edo period, and ceramics such as Kutani, Imari, Karatsu. You can fully explore and learn about the ancient culture of Magome-juku in the museum.
Toson Memorial Museum is located at the center of Magome-juku. Magome is the hometown of Toson Shimazaki, a famous Japanese writer of naturalism. Toson Memorial Museum is therefore constructed to commemorate Toson Shimazaki. The memorial hall maintained most of the original structure of Shimazaki family's house, including the hallways, walls, and stairs. The museum also displays many of Toson Shimazaki's belongings. The museum is closed on December every year.
Manpukuan Eisyouji is located north of Toson Memorial Museum passing the stone paved road. This neighborhood is not only where the famous writer Shimazaki Toson spent his childhood but also the cemetery of the Shimazaki family. Some of the temples in Japan offer vegetarian meal, and Manpukuan Eisyouji is one of them. Restricting to vegetarian meal is a crucial practice in Buddhism. Manpukuan Eisyouji also provides accommodation in addition to vegetarian dinner, but advance reservation is required. There is a pond in the garden, where visitors can admire flowers at different seasons.
Continue walking from Magome Waki-Honjin Museum, you can reach the Observation Deck, where you can overlook Mount Ena. Along the Magome Pass for 3 hours, you can arrive at Tsumago-juku. This is a route favored by many hikers, and they can see a waterfall, called Otaki and Metaki Falls, with a height of 10 meters.
Are you looking a transfer service to Magome-juku from Tokyo? It is located in Nakatsugawa of Gifu Prefecture (formerly Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, but was included in Gifu Prefecture in February 2005). As remain of an ancient town, Magome-juku, together with Tsumago-juku, is a famous tourist spot in the prefuncture. For centuries, the Nakasendo Road linked Nihonbashi in Edo (Tokyo) with Sanjo Ohashi in Kyoto. Magome-juku flourished as the 43rd station on the road, some 332 km from Tokyo.
There are many resting stationg along the journey, and Malongsu is also one of them. Along with Tsumago-juku, Magome-juku was awarded one Michelin star. Since then, it has become a famous tourist attraction in Japan. Because of the steep and uneven road in Magome-juku, horses could rarely pass the area, and guests often had to leave the horses here. For that reason, the place earned it name as Magome-juku, which means the resting station for horses.
What to See in Magome-juku
Walking up the Magome-juku hill, you will see a huge waterwheel in front of a Japanese building. This is the famous watermill with a history of over 150 years, marking the southern defense border of Magome-juku. The twists and steep turns of the road indeed advantageously contribute to the defensive scheme.Shimizuya Museum, once the home of the former official of the Magong Suju, inspired the famous Japanese writer Toson Shimazaki on one of his work. Today, the museum displays handwritten letters from Toson Shimazaki, scrolls of paintings, calligraphy, and photographs, important documents from the Edo period, and ceramics such as Kutani, Imari, Karatsu. You can fully explore and learn about the ancient culture of Magome-juku in the museum.
Toson Memorial Museum is located at the center of Magome-juku. Magome is the hometown of Toson Shimazaki, a famous Japanese writer of naturalism. Toson Memorial Museum is therefore constructed to commemorate Toson Shimazaki. The memorial hall maintained most of the original structure of Shimazaki family's house, including the hallways, walls, and stairs. The museum also displays many of Toson Shimazaki's belongings. The museum is closed on December every year.
Manpukuan Eisyouji is located north of Toson Memorial Museum passing the stone paved road. This neighborhood is not only where the famous writer Shimazaki Toson spent his childhood but also the cemetery of the Shimazaki family. Some of the temples in Japan offer vegetarian meal, and Manpukuan Eisyouji is one of them. Restricting to vegetarian meal is a crucial practice in Buddhism. Manpukuan Eisyouji also provides accommodation in addition to vegetarian dinner, but advance reservation is required. There is a pond in the garden, where visitors can admire flowers at different seasons.
Continue walking from Magome Waki-Honjin Museum, you can reach the Observation Deck, where you can overlook Mount Ena. Along the Magome Pass for 3 hours, you can arrive at Tsumago-juku. This is a route favored by many hikers, and they can see a waterfall, called Otaki and Metaki Falls, with a height of 10 meters.
Magome-juku Tours from Tokyo
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Magome-juku get its name?Because of the steep and uneven road in Magome-juku, horses could rarely pass the area, and guests often had to leave the horses here. For that reason, the place earned it name as Magome-juku, which means the resting station for horses.
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How far is Magome-juku from Tsumago-juku?Tsumago-juku is about 8Km north of Magome-juku, about a 15 minute drive. Walking long the Magome Pass for 3 hours, you can arrive at Tsumago-juku. This is a route favored by many hikers.
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How far is Magome-juku from Mount Ena?Mount Ena is south of Magome-juku, about 27Km, an hour drive. From Magome-juku Observation Deck, visitors can see Mount Ena.
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What to do in Magome-juku during summer?Magome-juku used to be a resting area built among the mountains in the past. Now the ancient town becomes a popular tourist attraction, offering greenery in summer. The scenic landscapes offer a lot of flower. Additionally, the temperature in summer remains cool, thus attracting many tourists to visit.
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Is there any hotel accommodation in Magome-juku?Yes, Magome-juku offers convenient accommodation with about 10 hotels, including Manpukuan Eisyouji Ryokan. We recommend reserving in advance.
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What is the specialty food in Magome-juku?Magome-juku is located in the mountain area of Gifu Prefecture, thus chestnut is very well known in the area. Soba noodle is also famous, and tourists can try in local restaurants.
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How far is Magome-juku from Shiwakawa-go?Shiwakawa-go is located 150km northwest of Magome-juku, about a 2.5 hours drive. We recommend booking a Private Transfer with Japan Holiday for your 1-2 days trip, and we ensure an enjoyable experience.
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