Magome in Gifu Prefecture

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Facts & Figures

Magome together with Tsumago is one of the best preserved post towns in Japan. It has a good infrastructure for tourists with many souvenir shops, restaurants, and inns. Magome offers great views over the valley and the surrounding mountains (esp. Mount Ena with 2190m).

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History

Magome was the 43rd station out of 69 stations along the Nakasendo Route (534 km). The route connected Kyoto with Edo (Tokyo city) when the Tokugawa shoguns ruled Japan (1603-1867). The town is famous for the novelist Shimazaki Toson (1872–1943). He was born in Magome and created novels like Ie (The Family) and Yoake Mae (Before the Dawn).

My tips for local activities

How about joining a guided hike of the historical Nakasendo walking trail from the well-preserved old Japanese town of Tsumago to Magome with roundtrip transportation from Matsumoto. For more details check out this page >

Sightseeing spots

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Honjin and Toson Memorial Museum - the post town's principal inn was the birthplace of Shimazaki Toson

Tsuchimaya Shiryokan - a small museum devoted to the life of Shimazaki Toson, located on the 2nd floor of the building

Wakihonjin Museum - beautiful museum about the history of Magome

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

November

Magome Shukuba Matsuri (23rd)
The parade with traditional costumes is the highlight of the Magome-juku post-town festival.