If you have a free day in Takayama, you can visit Magome and Tsumago, the post towns along Nakasendo in Kiso Valley. Takayama to Magome tour will be a one-day tour. You can hike from Magome to Tsumago, if you like.
Typical itinerary of Takayama to Magome-Tsumago tour
It takes more than 2 hours from Takayama to Magome by car. There is no direct public transport. So you need to hire a car.
9:00 am depart from Takayama
11:30 arrive at Magome, tour and lunch
13:00 depart from Magome
13:30 arrive at Ttumago and tour
14:30 depart from Tsumago
17:00 arrive at Takayama
If you like to walk from Magome to Tsumago, then itinerary is like this. This is just an example.
8:30 am depart from your hotel
11:00 arrive at Magome, sightseeing and early lunch. While you are strolling or taking lunch in Magome, the guide goes to Tsumago and leaves the car there.
12:00 start hiking
15:00 arrive at Tsumago, stroll around Tsumago
16:00 leave for Takayama
18:30 arrive at your hotel in Takayama
Tour Prices
Car and driver only
7 or 10 seater van with English-speaking driver for above itinerary will be about 130,000 yen. This includes a van, a professional driver, parking fees and 10% tax. Meals and entrance fees are not included. There will be no accompanying guide.
Car, driver and guide
The price for a guided tour with above itinerary will be 170,000 yen and up depending on the guides.
Car driven by a guide
Alternatively, you can choose a car driven by the guide himself. The number of passengers is limited to a maximum of seven, though. The price will be 85,000 yen (90,000 yen for hiking) for one day trip. So it is significantly cheaper than the tours with a car driven by a professional driver. The price does not include meals and entrance fees.
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