From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle, Magome & Tsumago-juku Day Tour

Depart from Nagoya and visit Inuyama Castle
and the Nakasendo post towns in one day

Meet at Nagoya Station at 8:30 AM and set off on an air-conditioned tour bus. The tour visits Inuyama Castle, Ena Gorge, Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku in turn before returning to Nagoya Station, for a total of about 10 hours. This is a group tour with travelers from many countries, and the guide speaks English, Chinese and Japanese.

Explore the National Treasure Inuyama Castle with your guide

After about 1 hour by bus from Nagoya, you arrive at Inuyama Castle. It is one of Japan's 12 castles that still stand in their original form and is designated a National Treasure; admission is included. For about 1 hour, look at its unique architecture with your guide and hear about the castle's history.

Take in the canyon views from the Ena Gorge observation point

Stop at the Ena Gorge observation point, known for its sheer cliffs and distinctive rocks, and enjoy the canyon scenery for about 30 minutes. Depending on the season, you may see cherry blossoms, azaleas or autumn leaves.

Walk the Edo-period streets of Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku

In Magome-juku, a post town on the old Nakasendo road that linked Kyoto and Tokyo, stroll along streets lined with traditional wooden inns, shops and restaurants, and enjoy about 1 hour 30 minutes of free time for lunch.

Finally, spend about 1 hour exploring the quiet, rustic streets of Tsumago-juku, designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, then return to Nagoya by bus in about 2 hours.

※ Depending on weather or traffic, the guide may adjust or cancel some sightseeing stops.
※ The driver's working hours are limited to 10 hours, so the tour must return on schedule.