We loved the place. We arrived very early in the morning and were almost by ourselves. The shops and restaurants were still closed so we hiked to Tsumago, took the bus back to Magome and the stroll the enchanting post town

Explore Historic Towns, Walk among traditional wooden houses, teahouses and shops in Magome and Tsumago. Savor Nature, Experience the beauty of the Japanese countryside as you hike through woodlands, bamboo groves and rice paddies. Walk the Historic Trails, take a trip back in time by walking along stone-paved paths from the Edo period that are still in use today. It is about a 10 km hike, a medium difficulty trail. Don't forget to ring the bells to keep the bears away during the hike ☺️

Little village with historical scenery and beautiful historical feeling. There is a hiking 🥾 path from Magome to Tsumago (8 km), which was wonderful experience.

Famous post town along the Nakasendo road. ℹ️ Great information center with friendly staff and brochures. Get a stamp for your souvenir book, too! 🥟 Great food stalls, including regional specialties. 🌰 Chestnuts are huge in this area, so try the chestnut soft serve. Also try the stuffed buns (called Oyaki) that are a specialty. 🛍️ Lots of souvenir shopping. Magome-juku is different from some other postal towns (like Nakatsugawa) in that it's purely running on tourism. So, great place for souvenirs (go somewhere else if you want to see locals!) 🚍 You can take a bus from Nakatsugawa, stop is at the train station . 🚶‍♀️If you want a really fun adventure, walk from Nakatsugawa! (And put your bag in a coin locker at the station) It's about 2 hours along the Nakasendo, is well signposted. 🚻 Many well-marked, clean toilets 🥾 If you're hiking the Nakasendo, I can't recommend it enough! Although the Magome to Tsumago portion is the famous part, there's so much more to it! ❗ I've created a public list for recommended Nakasendo spots, check it out.

Although not as large scale as Narai-juku, Magome-juku feels more picturesque with its gently sloping cobblestone street, functioning water mills, and beautiful mountain range as the backdrop. It is a popular point along the Nakasendo Trail that connects to Tsumago-juku. There are several free resting spots along the street, with souvenir shops and restaurants throughout. We tried the Hida beef croquette and bun, both were delicious. The chestnut ice cream was also a pleasant treat. We parked at a free parking lot near two large souvenir stores, which was a convenient starting point for exploring the area.

This is a great place to visit. There's a brilliant hike of 8km to Tsumago, but beware! The last bus back leaves at 16.40. Magome has lots of charming houses, restaurants and shops, but be careful as they all close at 17.00. There is nothing open after that!

Beautiful starting point for tourists to walk a lovely part of the Nakasendo trail to Tsumago-juku. In case you don't want to walk about 3 hours the town itself is really worth to visit. Nice architecture and old authentic buildings all over the place. You can also shop and dine here.

A very beautiful village where history and nature come together. A nice experience, but unfortunately, as a tourist you mostly need cash, cards are not accepted in many shops.

Loved the walk from Magome to Tsumago - the first 3km are straight up, around 10 to 12%…then you descend along streams and rivers. Very beautiful and highly recommended. It’s 8km however there is an optional extension to the waterfalls which is 3.5km one way…so you could get 15km of hiking if you wished.

The End of the Road: Nostalgic Quiet in Tsumago-juku ​The arrival at Tsumago-juku was the highlight of completing the charming hike from Magome. After hours of walking the ancient forest paths of the Nakasendo, the main restored street, with its traditional wooden houses, offered a welcome and peaceful respite. ​However, as the day drew to a close, it seemed the ancient village entered a state of slumber. The quiet was absolute, yet the options were limited: most shops and galleries that operate during the day had closed their doors, with only a few lights shining behind the madobe (windows). ​For the weary travelers, the challenge shifted from walking to logistics: finding a hot meal before the return bus arrived. With a very limited service menu, only a small variety of places remained open—perhaps a humble Ocha-ya (teahouse) serving a final bowl of noodles, or a small shop selling the sweet and satisfying local delicacy, Gohei Mochi. ​These are precisely the moments when one experiences Tsumago-juku most authentically: not as a tourist destination, but as a quiet, tranquil village. The wait for the bus, facing the ancient wooden houses under the shifting evening sky, becomes a moment of reflection and serenity, where the taste of hot Miso and the murmur of the nearby river mark the successful end of the historical adventure.

A trip to remember. We took the roughly 4h30min long Nakasendo Trail from Nakatsugawa to Tsumago-juku and it left us speachless. The Ochiai cobblestone path felt like magic out of a Ghibli movie and the well preserved edo houses of Magome & Tsumago led the way into a journey theough time. We‘ve stayed at the Masushiroya Ryokan and had a fantastic time and food there. The nightime lantern walk was my personal favorite! #TrustmeIamGerman

We wish we had spent more time there! Beautiful and has a very helpful tourism office. (They even helped us find vegan-friendly accommodations.) Delightful coffee shop that sells local art. A great town for nature and buying souvenirs that are NOT made in China.

Part of the Nakesendo trail where there are a few shops opened along the trail selling traditional crafts. Most of the original structures we're maintained. A bit of ascend but definitely worth the walk. Like walking through the past.

Beautiful Edo style village, with plenty of small shops selling lacquerware, cypress trees wood cutting boards and serving trays and souvenirs.

Thought there was going to be a tour. We planned our afternoon to come here. It seems to just be a gift shop now. The bread was really good and staff nice.

One of my most favorite buffet lunch restaurants which serves a lot of kinds of vegetable dishes. Need reservation in advance, or you might miss it.

Great place to visit for fresh tasty variety of food. It does have a theme of Chicory.

The food of the restaurant is very tasty and healthy...it feels like home

(Translated by Google) I went there and bought some! The "Kurikinton Fresh Bread" I bought at a kiosk a few days ago was pretty good. I had been planning a trip to Ena and had always wanted to visit Chikori Village. These two ideas combined, so I decided to visit for the first time. [Exterior/Interior, etc.] - A factory-attached store. Plenty of parking. - Inside is a souvenir shop and buffet restaurant. - They were just serving freshly baked "Kurikinton Fresh Bread," and there was a line. It's a very popular shop. [Purchase] - Boxed Kurikinton Fresh Bread, ¥2,100 [Review] - Freshly baked bread is best if you're eating it right away. Apparently, the boxed (oxygen-free packaging) is recommended for takeaway. I chose the boxed version. -When I got home, I ate the bread right after opening it, and it was fluffy and moist with the hot water, and the flavor of the chestnut paste and butter was delicious. (Original) さっそく現地行って買ってきました！ 数日前、キオスクで買った「栗きんとん生食パン」がけっこううまかった。 もともと恵那旅行を計画していたこと、ちこり村へ行きたいと思っていたこと。 思いが合体して、今回初訪問してみた。 【外観・内装等】 ・工場併設型店舗。駐車場はたくさん確保されている。 ・なかは土産物店とブッフェレストランが一緒に入っている。 ・ちょうど焼きたて「栗きんとん生食パン」が提供されていて、行列ができていた。超人気店。 【購入】 ・栗きんとん生食パン 箱入り ￥2,100 【感想】 ・すぐに食べるなら焼きたて。持ち帰るなら箱入り（脱酸素包装）がおすすめらしい。私は箱入りをチョイス。 ・帰宅後開封直後のパンをいただきましたが、湯種でふんわりしっとり、栗きんとんとバターの風味がよきでした。

(Translated by Google) This is a roadside station-like place where you can purchase local specialties. There was a shochu brewery, chestnut kinton tastings, and the opportunity to try cracking macadamia nuts. It was a great place with lots of fun and cheerful staff. It seems you can find almost all of Nakatsugawa's specialties here. I was interested in the chestnut kinton fresh bread, but gave up due to itinerary constraints! I was able to buy some shochu for a friend who loves alcohol. (Original) 地元の名産品などが購入できる道の駅みたいなところ。 焼酎に醸造蔵があったり、栗きんとんの試食があったり、マカダミアナッツの殻割体験ができたり、いろいろ楽しめてスタッフさんも明るく元気で良いお店でした。 ここに来れば中津川の名産品はほとんど揃いそう。 栗きんとん生食パンが気になったが、旅程の都合上断念！お酒好きな友人に焼酎を購入できました。

(Translated by Google) It's best to make a reservation for the chestnut kinton "nama" bread. It's not available in the afternoon. I ate it at the cafe. Takeaway is lined up in the morning, so you can buy it. You have to line up for freshly baked bread. It's on the right side as you enter. The line for breakfast is on the left. They also have premium nama bread. If you want that, get a numbered ticket. It's quite a long line. Be prepared and go first thing in the morning. The first one is baked from 9:40. The premium one is baked at 10:00. (Original) 栗きんとん「生」食パンは予約した方が良いです。午後は買えません。私はカフェで食べました。朝だと持ち帰り用が並んでるので買えます。焼きたては、並びます。入口入って右側です。左はモーニングの列です。プレミアム生食パンもあります。それが欲しい場合は整理券貰いましょう。結構な列です。覚悟して朝イチで行きましょう。一番目は9:40～焼き上がります。プレミアムは10:00焼き上がりです。

(Translated by Google) The historical museum is essential to learning about Naegi Castle. You can really appreciate the splendor of Naegi Castle from above. It's Japan's Machu Picchu. Recommended. (Original) 苗木城を知る為には欠かせないのが史料館なんです。その上で見る苗木城の素晴らしさの実感が湧いてきます。日本のマチュピチュですよ。推薦します。

(Translated by Google) This historical museum is located right next to the ruins of Naegi Castle. There is also a fee for parking here. As I was short on time I didn't go inside this time, so I just got out of the car and quickly stamped my car with the "Continued Top 100 Castles of Japan" stamp and left, and parking was free. They also sold three types of castle stamps. (Original) 苗木城跡からすぐの史料館。 駐車場はこちらも有料です。 時間がなかったため今回は入館はせず、車から降りて続日本100名城のスタンプだけをパパっと押して帰れば、駐車場代は無料でした。 ご城印も3種類販売していましたよ～。

(Translated by Google) Parking is charged at 500 yen per hour, but if you enter the museum, you can get a 200 yen discount coupon. The must-see at this museum is the diorama of Naegi Castle. Climb the castle with Naegi Castle in mind! There were also other interesting exhibits, such as the origins of the Toyama clan. The story of the anti-Buddhist movement in this area was very interesting. I think it's a must-see if you go to Naegi Castle. (Original) 駐車場は有料で1時間500円ですが、こちらの資料館に入場すると200円割引券をもらえました。この資料館で見るべきものは何と言っても苗木城のジオラマでしょう。在りし日の苗木城を頭に入れて登城しましょう！他にも遠山氏の成り立ちなど興味深い展示がありました。この地域の廃仏毀釈の話とか興味深ったですよ。苗木城に行くなら必見の場所かと思います。

(Translated by Google) The last time I visited Naegi Castle ruins, I was pressed for time and couldn't visit, so this time I was able to achieve my goal. Photography was only allowed inside the museum. For a museum of this nature, there were many exhibits on display as reference materials. I learned a lot. (Original) 前回苗木城趾を訪問した際は時間に追われて訪問出来なかったので、今回は目標が達成できました。 館内で撮影できるのは僅かのみ。 こういった資料館にしては多くの展示物が資料として飾られています。勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) October 12, 2025 This is a museum about Naegi Castle and the Toyama clan. Even though I've been able to visit the nearby area, I've never been able to climb the castle, but I finally did! I recommend checking out the museum as preparation before climbing the castle. Don't forget that the JAF discount applies to admission fees, and parking fees are also discounted when you enter the museum, so imagine what it was like back then as you climb the castle. (Original) 2025年10月12日 苗木城と遠山氏についての資料館です。 近隣には行けてもなかなか登城出来ずにいましたが、やっと登城出来ました！ 登城前準備として資料館を観て行かれることをオススメします。 入場料はJAF割がききますのでお忘れなく、入館すると駐車料金も割引になるので、当時を想像しながら登って下さい。

(Translated by Google) Luckily, it was a free admission day! It's a small museum, but the staff's polite service made me feel their love for the museum and the local community. I've been to lots of museums and archives, but this kind of attitude is important. I answered a quiz and even received a commemorative card. Thank you very much. (Original) 入館無料デーでした、ラッキー！ 小さい史料館ですが、丁寧な対応から館員さんの史料館に対する愛、地域に対する愛を感じました。博物館や資料館はたくさん行ってますが、こういう気持ちは大事ですよね。 クイズに答えて、記念カードも貰っちゃいました。ありがとうございます。

(Translated by Google) I parked my bike in the free parking lot here and walked. The weather was nice and I got drenched in sweat. 💦 (Original) ここの無料駐車場にバイクを止めて歩きました。 天気良くて汗だくになりました💦

Excellent historic landmark worth the hike or bus ride from Nakatsugawa. Great views of the surrounding countryside with interesting information regarding the period and development of the castle. We arrived late morning on a Saturday during Summer and it wasn’t very busy. Public amenities are available and clean

It's about an hour's walk from Nakatsugawa Railway Station. From the station head north and take the road bridge across the Kiso River. Then immediately turn sharp left and walk down the footpath to the quiet minor road and follow it west along the north bank of the river. After a few hundred metres and a sharp left bend you'll see a sign in English for Naegi Castle Ruins. Hike for about 20 mins up to the ruins.

Not much of a castle is left, but the view is beautiful and it’s fun to imagine the castle that was once there. 1/24/2024 update It snowed so I decided to check out the view from the castle after work and it was GORGEOUS. After admiring the view and playing in the snow, I got a hot drink from the vending machine in the parking lot and warmed up my freezing hands 😁

A fantastic site for a castle. Panoramic views over the valley in which Nakatsugawa lies, views over the Kiso and Agi rivers. So an important landmark for the local Lord to control. The castle and surrounding buildings are gone. We can create and build beauty on our rich world. Then time, ignorance, anger and sometimes greed wears them down. The walk up from the Kiso river is worthwhile. It's not listed on Google maps. However it offers a winding trek to the north gate.

Really nice ruins a with some beautiful bamboo hikes around. Love it and recommend

Been here twice now, we walked from Nakatsugawa Station - a fair walk but pretty beautiful... walked along the river to a path up the back of the mountain, a fair climb up but great exercise :) the place itself has GORGEOUS views towards Nakatsugawa and the surrounding peaks. I'm sure there are bus services to the peak if you're not up for the walk and climb, either way i love this lookout!

Ruin on top of a mountain. Only the foundations remain. There is a viewing platform on top from where the surrounding mountain range can be seen. The hike up the mountain is steep and it takes around 40 minutes to get there from the Nakatsugawa station in a fast pace. There are multiple signs explaining which parts of the castle were formerly here, however they are only in Japanese but QR Codes to an English explanation is provided.

The food was amazing, being vegetarian its pretty hard to find any vegetarian food in the cities let alone all the way out here! Organic, delicious.. we stumbled upon this all you can eat buffet while driving past. I deffinately recommend this to anyone! Best food in Japan!

Soooooo delicious!!! Lots of choices of both traditional and original tastes dishes made from local organic vegetables. I wish there was such a place near home 😍

(Translated by Google) I went for the breakfast menu, which is only available on weekends and holidays. I usually can't come here because of work, so I took a day off just for this! I wish they'd open on weekdays too! You can choose rice or bread for 600 yen (750 yen for rice with salmon). The rice is all-you-can-eat, and you can choose one bread from the bakery section for under 230 yen. The salad bar, drinks, miso soup, soup, and stir-fried vegetables are all-you-can-eat! You're limited to one boiled egg per person. Wow, this is a bargain. It's so popular, it's no wonder it gets so crowded. The salad bar has a wide selection of sprouts. I used to dislike pea sprouts, but thanks to this place, I can now eat them. I also tried the chikori, which was slightly bitter and seemed healthy. The lunch buffet I saw as I was leaving looked really delicious, so I decided to go back for lunch later. It's around 2000 yen until August, and a little more expensive from September to December. Is it because it's chestnut season? It was very crowded, even though it was a weekday. I'm not sure if it was because of summer vacation or just normal, but it might be a good idea to make a reservation. And because it was so busy, there was a one-hour limit. The seats were cramped for two people. Huh? An hour for lunch? I wish I could have eaten more slowly, but it was cheap, so I won't complain (or at least I'm complaining). Okay, I have to hurry and get it! I went to check out the food, and there were a lot of vegetable-based dishes! There were so many varieties, and I wanted to try them all, so I tried a little bit of each, even some vegetables I'm not a big fan of, but everything was delicious.♪ Wow, a cooking method like this! I'm thinking about trying it at home. I went four times, but I couldn't try all the varieties! What a shame! Even in an hour, it was quite a lot to eat. The watermelon was incredibly sweet and delicious. It's quite far from my house, so I can't go there often, but I'd like to go again on a drive. (Original) 土日祝限定のモーニングを食べに行きました いつも仕事で来られないのでこれのために休みを取って来ました！ぜひ平日もやってほしいです！ 600円でご飯かパン選べて（ご飯に鮭付けると750円）ご飯は食べ放題、パンはベーカリーコーナーで230円以下のパンを１つ選べます そしてサラダバー、ドリンク、味噌汁とスープ、野菜炒めが食べ放題！ ゆで卵は１人１つまで いや、破格です。そら人気ですわ、そら混雑しますわ サラダバーはスプラウト系が豊富で、豆苗苦手だったのですがここのおかげで食べられる様になりました ちこりもはじめましてでしたが、ほんのり苦くて身体に良さそう そして去り際に見たランチバイキングがとても美味しそうだったので後日ランチにもうかがいました 8月までは2000円位で、９月〜１２月まではちょっとだけ高いみたい。栗の時期だから？ 平日なのにとても混雑していて、夏休み中だからか普段からなのか分かりませんが予約して行ったほうが良いかも そして混雑してるからか１時間制限でした。２人だと席も狭いです えー？ランチで１時間んん〜？もっとゆっくり食べたいなー、と思ったけど安いので文句は言うまい（言ってる） さ、急いで取って来なきゃ！と料理を見に行くと野菜中心の料理がいっぱい！ とにかく種類が多く、全種類食べたいので１種類ちょっとづつ、ちょっと苦手な野菜も食べてみたけど何を食べても美味しかったです♪ わー、こんな調理法が！家でもやってみよーとか思ったり ４ターン行きましたが全種類制覇ならず！無念！ １時間でもなかなか食べられました スイカがとにかく甘くて美味しかったです 我が家からかなり遠いのでしょっちゅえは行けないですが、またドライブがてら行きたいです

(Translated by Google) It's so popular that when I called to make a reservation a week in advance, I was told they were already full. I heard that online reservations through E-Park would open the same day from 9:00, so I prepared for the day. However, E-Park still wasn't working after 9:00, so I called. Apparently there was a system glitch, and they called me back and took another number. So, I was seated in order. However, the queue wasn't particularly smooth, and it took about 10 minutes to get a seat. The menu features a wide variety of vegetable-based side dishes, all of which looked delicious, making it hard to choose. Since so many customers enter the restaurant at the same time, it took a long time to get the side dishes. I think it would be smoother if they had a designated entrance for the side dishes. It took about 30 minutes for the side dish, rice dish, and drink corners to be fully lined up. Since the restaurant's name is Chikori Village, I decided to try some chikori. It was fresh, somewhere between Chinese cabbage and lettuce, and very delicious with no strong flavor. The other side dishes were also quite simple in flavor, which was nice. I ended up feeling more full than I expected, and unfortunately only managed to eat about 70% of what I had planned to eat... I wish there had been fewer people, which is a bit selfish of me. The service over the phone was great, so I'm giving it a higher star! (Original) 大人気で1週間前に予約をしようと電話をしたところ、既に予約枠がいっぱいとの事…ネット予約のEパークだと同日の9時から予約できると聞き、当日に備えました。しかし9時過ぎてもEパークが使えずお電話してみたところ、システム不具合らしく折り返しのお電話を頂きさらに番号を取っていただけました。なので順番に案内してもらえました。 ただ順番案内があまりスムーズとはいえず、席に着くまでに10分ほどかかりました。 メニューは野菜中心のおかずがたくさん、どれも美味しそうで目移りしまくります。一斉にたくさんのお客さんが入店するため、おかずを取るのにとても時間がかかります。おかずに並ぶ入口を決めた方がスムーズなのではと思いました。おかずのコーナー、ご飯もののコーナー、ドリンクコーナー一通り並べるまでに30分くらいかかりました。 ちこり村という名前なのでちこりをいただきます。フレッシュで白菜とレタスの間みたいな、くせもなくてとてもおいしい。他のかおかずも割と素朴なお味でよかったです。 思った以上にお腹にたまって、食べようと思ってた7割くらいしか食べられず無念…… もうちょっと人が少なめならもっといいな、とワガママな感想です。 お電話での対応がとてもよかったので星高めです！

(Translated by Google) I had the breakfast! Rice! Fresh vegetables! Drink! ¥600 It was delicious! I added salmon for an additional ¥150, but it felt so cheap! I felt like it would have been a better deal without the salmon! (Original) モーニングを頂きました! ご飯! 野菜新鮮！ ドリンク！ ￥６００ 美味しく頂きました! ＋￥１５０　追加で 鮭を頂きましたが　安ぽい！ 鮭無しの方が　お得感ある様な気がしました!

(Translated by Google) All the dishes are delicious. They are homemade? They also have some unique dishes. The standard time limit is 60 minutes, but it's not strict. The staff will explain the time limit during the initial introduction. The staff will guide you to your seat. Payment can be made in cash or with PayPay. (Original) どの料理もおいしいです。手作り？で珍しい料理もあります。 基本、60分制ですが、厳密ではありません。最初の案内にスタッフから時間の説明はありました。 席はスタッフに案内されます。 支払いは現金かPayPayです。

(Translated by Google) The selection gradually decreases after lunchtime, so I recommend going as early as possible. All the vegetables are absolutely delicious. The menu mainly consists of the sort of home-cooked meals you'd often see, but it's completely different from making it at home. It felt like I was sampling each household's starting lineup of side dishes. The salad was so delicious I had a second helping three times. The menu mainly consists of vegetable side dishes, but they also have small amounts of fried fish and chicken. The roll cakes and cream puffs, which are probably baked in the bakery corner inside the store, are also very tasty. The time limit is a short 60 minutes, so it's not the kind of atmosphere where you can leisurely savor a meal, but if you want to fill your stomach with healthy and delicious food, this is the place to go. (Original) 昼を過ぎると徐々に品数が少なくなるので、なんとか早い時間に行くのがおすすめ。 野菜全般が美味しすぎます。 割と家庭料理でよく見るようなメニューが中心ですが、家で作るのと全然違います。 各家庭のスタメンおかずをつまみ食いしてるような感覚。 サラダが美味しくて3回おかわりしました。 野菜のおかずが中心ですが、魚のフライや唐揚げなども少しづつあります。 おそらく店内のベーカリーコーナーで焼いてるであろう、ロールケーキやシュークリームなどもとっても美味しいです。 制限時間は短めの60分なので、ゆっくりご飯を味わう雰囲気ではありませんが、健康的で美味しいものをおなかいっぱい食べたい時にぜひ。

Nice local handmade soba . We tried the vegetable soba , the chicken soba and the cold soba with yam . The Gohei mochi rice cake was different with the rice texture still evident but the seasoning was spot on . It’s one of the better ones I have eaten .

I visited this restaurant in the mid summer 2023. Atmosphere inside is calm and air conditioned. I ordered lunch menu which is cold Soba and Gohei mochi. Noddle stiffness is good and taste of soba soup is deep. Gohei mochi smells increase appetite, miso taste is elevated with sesame. Staff were kind and polite, it was really good break under strong sunshine.

🍜 We stopped here for a lovely homemade meal. Everything was delicious and the staff was sooo nice!!

Finally got to try the gohei mochi and it is totally IT. This place sells good soba too. Personally I do not like soba, but the soba here has the bite I like.. as if you are eating AL dente pasta.. In the midst of the beautiful buildings... heaven

Authentic and friendly and not touristy. I tried both the hot chicken soba and the cold one in Japanese yam. Both are excellent. Personally I prefer soba served in cold.

Rustic resturant with great food. Not pictured but the Soba and gohei mochi lunch set was the pick of the bunch. Friendly service with English menus.

This is genuinely one of the best meals we had in a month in Japan - not fussy, not expensive, just completely delicious with lovely service

Food was decent, very tradionally Japanese. Atomsphere also fit the vibe, good for English (has English menus) and access from the train/bus station.

I had the tempura soba, it was delicious. Friendly service as well and right near the station.

Found this little gem when most other lunch venues had already closed, 5/5 for service, presentation and flavour! The tonkatsu set is amazing.

Nice place near train station. Tonkatsu was really tasty. Thank you!

Food was really good and price was very cheap, took the tonkatsudon.

Japanese old style "donburi & soba" restaurant. Very normal.

Nostalgic Place with High Quality Food!

I went with my 10yo and 8yo kids, and they were so excited to get so many beautiful gems! Staff people were all so kind as well. There are some covered lunch spaces outside, so you can bring in lunch to enjoy. We fully enjoyed the activities and the experiences!

Very cool trouist attraction, the kids can find nice stones in the water stone search. Cool maze under the Egyptian pyramid. Lots of other cool activities over in the big shed Highly recommended, return discounts available too.

It looks like this site used to be, or perhaps still is a type of quarry, but cleverly re-purposed into a fun and interactive museum about stones, mining and geology. Kids and adults alike can try pansifting for gold, silver or gem stones, treasure hunting with metal detectors, and exploring the maze at the bottom of a large stone pyramid.

It’s ok. Nothing special or super interesting to be honest. You’ll get some cool photos of the pyramid and there’s a maze inside that’ll keep kids busy for 15 mins. There’s also some fossilised dinosaur poo. You can pick out various kinds of gems/rocks/stones/minerals from sand and keep them. There is also a gallery there but not much on display we we went. And some old fashioned toilet seats.

Great place for kids. My 2 year old was scared of the underground maze but my 7 year old loved it. Loved sifting through small stones in their rock pools looking for "diamonds" too!

Google maps said it was open, but it was closed.

ok

Exposition and architecture are very nice. Even if it is a small museum, it is a must do experience in Ena. The people working here are so kind, and they will guide you through the experience of making your own print.

Fantastic little museum where you can try printing ukiyo-e! There are two exhibition rooms, a video area (in English) and an area where you can try your hand at printing. The gift shop has a wide selection. With professional reproduction from the Adachi foundation being a highlight!

Absolutely fantastic little art gallery. I was so grateful that the wood block printing process was explained in English, too. I just wish the explanatory texts for each picture had been translated as well. The educational videos were also very informative. Even though I am a fully grown adult, I still enjoyed the opportunity to make my very own wood block print in the gallery and though it is far from perfect, I will take it home with me and treasure it.

Fantastic museum! Very interactive, you get to expirament and make your own paintings, great guides inside help you through the process, have an English film about the special process of curving and printing, and a lovely gallery of the beautiful paintings (: highly recommended!

A small, excellent museum with many beautiful wood block prints. The best bit is the interactive part where you make your own prints- maybe the best interactive exhibit I’ve been to in a museum!

Great insight into Hiroshige's woodblock prints. Another culture, another world. Must see in Ena. No photos of his prints allowed but you can use your phone to translate 👍

Excellent exhibition on stops along the Kyoto to Edo post route..... Don't forget to have a go at making your own print!

Peaceful shrine in a quite town. Worth a look if you are in the area

Absolutely beautiful x

(Translated by Google) Hello, I'm a YouTuber who traveled around Japan (my name is Junjun) 😋 Killing time by adjusting time The Seven Lucky Gods are impressively large Come to think of it, when I go to the public bath, I often see old men with bellies like that What the heck I had enough time anyway Cheers with water (Original) はいどうも日本一周旅したYoutubeやってる（名前はジュンジュン）です😋 暇つぶしにて時間調整 七福神は見事なサイズで そういや銭湯行くとあんな腹したおっさんよく見かけるな なんまいだぶ とかく十分過ごせたさ 水で乾杯

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is small and the roads are narrow. The shrine is also small. When there are few people, you can worship at your own pace. I hope I win the lottery. (Original) 駐車場は狭いし、道も狭いです。神社もこじんまりしています。　人が少ないとゆっくり参拝できます。　宝くじ当たるといいな。

(Translated by Google) I bought a lucky charm and a wooden item to hold lottery tickets. Apparently this place is said to bring good fortune in terms of increasing your financial luck! (Original) お守りと木製の宝くじを立てかけられる品を買い求めました。此処はかなり金運アップの御利益が有るそうな！

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit. Last time, I went with my family and my dog, but this time the shrine was located five minutes from the home of a client who had their car deodorized, disinfected, and cleaned. I couldn't resist going. I went with my assistant manager. It was a weekday, so we had the place to ourselves. The "ki" (energy) was very good, and it soothed my mind and body. I expressed my gratitude and headed home. I was drawn to Izumo Fukutoku Shrine and felt happy. Thank you. I'm so grateful. (Original) 2回目の参拝です。前回は家族と愛犬で、今回は車内消臭除菌洗浄の依頼主宅から5分の場所に神社がありました。これは行かない手はありません。アシスタントマネージャーと共に参拝しました。平日ということもあり、貸し切りでした。「氣」がとても良くて、心身が癒されました。日頃の感謝を伝え、帰路につきました。出雲福徳神社さんに引き寄せられて、幸せな気分になれました。ありがとうございます。感謝。

(Translated by Google) I got a little lost, but I arrived safely and was able to worship. (Original) 若干迷いましたが無事に到着して参拝することが出来ました🎵

I could’ve sat here all day and all night. Possibly one of the nicest views I’ve ever seen. Oh my goodness, come and sit here and watch the world go by.

Observation deck in Magome. If you start hiking from Magome towards Tsumago you'll pass by this deck shortly after the start. Make sure to stop by and soak in the beauty of the mountainous terrain. I don't recall seeing binoculars placed there so maybe you can bring one along with you. I had mine in my backpack but forgot to use it 😆.

Nice view at the top of Magome-juku. A bit steep but its worth it. Mt Ena & the town below scenery view!

Lovely observatory to see the city from up top. Great spot for watching sunset as well.

Magome is a small village along the Nakasendo hiking path. It is such a charming, delightful place that you will want to stay longer. Traditional old houses, lodges, and coffee shops. This place was a delight.

Fantastic sight. The town is pretty. We did Nakasendo trail and it was a good fun.

A must visit if you happen to be sightseeing at Magome, the Edo period post town. A beautiful view of the valley and Magome in the corner. Especially on a sunny day it's really quite stunning

I’m not a huge fan of soba. But I really enjoy my cold soba at Keiseian. Noodles is a bit chewy which I’d prefer, vegetables are fresh with grated Japanese yam. It’s so tasty

Delicious Soba! I had the hot soba with fish and it was so delicious. Warm and filling, there is a hot tea dispenser right at the table so you can enjoy this warm pit stop before or after your hike

Located at almost the end of the village. A short walk distance from a bus stop (not the main bus stop). A family type of buckwheat soba eating house, simple decoration but comfortable Japanese table. At the entrance, there is a grinding machine. English menu not available. The wild vegetables and mushrooms soba was hot and delicious.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Keiseian and indulging in their delectable cold soba. I must say, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the quality of the food to the warm hospitality, this place truly made my day, especially during my visit to the charming town of Magome-juku. The cold soba I ordered was absolutely delightful. The noodles were perfectly cooked, firm yet tender, and had a satisfying texture. Each bite was accompanied by a refreshing burst of flavors that left me craving for more. What made the experience even better was the fact that they offered complimentary tea, and to my delight, they had sobacha, my personal favorite. The combination of the flavorful soba and the comforting sobacha tea made for an unforgettable meal. Aside from the culinary delights, Keiseian played a significant role in enhancing my overall experience of visiting Magome-juku. This beautiful town is known for its historical charm, and the restaurant perfectly complemented the ambiance with its traditional yet welcoming atmosphere. The attentive staff and their warm service added an extra layer of enjoyment to my visit. As a pleasant surprise, once I finished my soba, I was served soba-yu, a traditional Japanese drink made from the water used to boil the soba noodles. It was a unique experience for me, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to try something new and immerse myself in the local customs. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Keiseian for the fantastic food and the memorable experience they provided. If I have the chance to visit this beautiful town again in the future, I will undoubtedly make it a point to return to this remarkable establishment. I highly recommend Keiseian to anyone seeking a delightful culinary adventure and an authentic taste of Magome-juku.

Great authentic soba place ran by grandpa and grandma. I salute their hardwork. They dont have english menu tho. We tried 1. Plain soba w/ dipping sauce 2. Soba in mackarel soup 3. Soba with veggie soup 4. Soba in slimy grated yum And all is taste good

Second lunch. Second fuel up before we continue the journey. Would stop here again for the soba.

The vegetable soba was rich with different kinds of mushrooms. The noodles are made from buckwheat. Some thought they were much better than any other noodles tasted in Japan, personally I found them unique but but not as tasteful. The restaurant was very comfortable with heavy wooden tables and the owners were very nice.

Friendly staffs with good advice for delicious dishes of signature cuisine. Parking is available for free of charge. We were there around 2 pm, no need to make reservation.

Very attentive staff , very good English . English menu provided. Everything is tip top ! Service , food etc .

Nice food and friendly waiter.

Excellent Japanese restaurant. It's a little expensive but the taste is really great.

It’s a lovely clean place lots of variety with food and drinks. Very helpful staff.

Not much Gluten free options but everything else was great !

(Translated by Google) On the way to my accommodation, I found a vertical sign for the restaurant Sagami at an intersection and went in at 7pm. It is located on the corner of the intersection and has a parking lot that can accommodate 35 cars. The restaurant is very spacious and has two types of private rooms, partitioned table seats, and tatami seating. There are about 150 items on the menu at any given time, so it's hard to decide what to order. I ordered a set of warm gomoku kishimen noodles, three pieces of sushi, and tsuke kishimen noodles and seven pieces of sushi. Even though it's a chain restaurant, the staff brought it to me instead of a serving robot. It even came with chawanmushi, so it was a great deal. It's been a while since I've had kishimen noodles, and they were very delicious, and the sushi was filling with large sushi toppings. Gifu Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture, but the fish was delicious. (Original) 宿泊先へ向う途中の交差点で御食事処　サガミの縦看板を見つけ19時にお店に入りました。交差点の角にあり駐車場は35台停められます。店内はとても広く個室が2種類ありテーブル席は仕切りがあり､座敷席もありました。メニューの数は常時約150アイテムあり何を頼んでよいやらとても迷います。温かい五目きしめん　お寿司3個　つけきしめんとお寿司7個のセットを注文。チェーン店なのに配膳ロボットでは無くスタッフさんが運んでくれました。茶碗蒸しまで付いて折り、お得感一杯です。久しぶりの　きしめんはとても美味しく、お寿司は寿司ネタの大きい事、食べ応えありました。岐阜県と言えば海無し県ですがお魚が美味しかったです。

A beautiful gorge tucked away in nature. The park takes about 45mins to 1hour to walk through. Take your time and don't rush. The views are great. Just be careful of your phones on the suspended bridges. Visited in March 2025. Water view looks great and clear.

Even though the weather was not perfect, still it is a visit worth. Maybe because I went there on a Friday and mid November the number of visitors was just nice and relaxing. If you have problems with hight, this is not your spot to go. For all other travelers with a bit of time, it is a day trip worthwhile. At the end you can relax in a big and very nice Onsen just 1 minute from the bus stop.

The falls are nice. However you can only get close access to Kannon Falls. Sentaru Falls path access was closed. I'm not sure if the entry is permanently closed or temporarily closed. After reading another review it looks like the path has been closed for a couple of years. It would be nice if the path was fixed. I couldn't find information on the entry. It is worth a visit, but just one larger fall has good access.

Great, easy hike. We went on the weekend and it was very crowded so I would recommend the weekday, if possible. Beautiful views!

There's two different sections to the waterfalls. Main area you walk down stairs to see the Tsukechi falls but you can also walk up away from carpark and there are streams that lead to a waterfall dam structure. 1 hour gives you time to see both. Carpark is free. The fruit ice cream is sensational. It's worth doing this fall in conjunction Ryujin Falls on the same day.

Nice place. Many waterfalls and streams, fresh air and easy to find parking

Great waterfall, little bit hard to walk but good for exercise

Old Japanese theatre

The place is open between 10:00-16:00.

Good

(Translated by Google) I visited around noon today. Nakatsugawa Kashimo in Gifu Prefecture has long been famous for its cypress, which is used in many famous buildings. I had a very meaningful time with a local storyteller who gave me a fun explanation and guided me around the stage and backstage. I was able to reflect on the thoughts of our predecessors, when and who created this Kabuki stage. I would like to visit again with my wife next time. thank you very much. (Original) 本日昼頃訪問しました。岐阜県中津川加子母は昔から檜が有名で、多くの有名な建築に用いられています。私一人に対して地元の語り部なる方が楽しい説明を頂けて、舞台も楽屋裏も奈落まで案内頂き大変有意義な時間を過ごせました。いつ誰がどんな想いでこの歌舞伎舞台を造ったか、先人達の想いに馳せる事が出来ました。次は妻と再訪したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) This place is so wonderful. The explanations were easy to understand, and we were able to see onto the stage and into the dressing rooms, so even without any knowledge of Kabuki it was enjoyable. If you're passing by and have the time, be sure to check it out. (Original) ここ、素敵すぎです。 解説がわかりやすく、舞台の上や楽屋まで見させていただけて歌舞伎の知識が無くても楽しめました。 近くを通って時間があるなら是非。

(Translated by Google) I stayed at Kashimo as a student and stayed here for a training camp. This was my first visit to Meijiza. Admission was free, but a guide showed me around the building. (Original) 学生時代に合宿させて頂いた加子母。明治座には今回初めて訪れました。入館料無料でしたが、ガイドさんに館内を案内して頂けました。

(Translated by Google) I decided to revisit since I was in the area. This time, I had plenty of time, so I enjoyed looking around the museum while being given an explanation. I was a little surprised to learn that the magnificent lattice ceiling that was installed during the major restoration in 1947 (Showa 22) prevented the building from being designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Apparently, they were told that the building would be designated if the ceiling was removed. Without the ceiling, the attic would be visible, so it was installed to prevent dust and dirt from falling onto the audience seats, and so they never considered removing it. An application was later made to Gifu Prefecture, and on July 12, 1972 (Showa 47), the "Kashimo Rural Stage (Meijiza)" was designated as a "Gifu Prefecture Designated Tangible Folk Cultural Property." Furthermore, on March 5, 1997 (Heisei 9), the "hikimakuri" (folding curtain) was designated as a "Nakatsugawa City Designated Tangible Folk Cultural Property." This was donated by local women when the Meijiza Theater was built, and it bears the theater's name and name from that time. It is also featured on the tenugui hand towels sold here. We were very happy to finally get an explanation of the hanamichi (walkway) and see the naraku (abscond). They also demonstrated how the stage curtain (asagimaku) is lowered in one go, and we enjoyed helping to put it back in place. It was quite heavy to grab the rope and hoist the curtain back up. This is where the phrase "maku ga ochiru" (the curtain falls) comes from. The view of the stage from the second floor seats seems to convey the excitement of local kabuki. Backstage, there is a large room for the main actors' dressing rooms, and graffiti written by the actors is a historic treasure. We heard that the thatched roof has been undergoing repairs in recent years, so we donated 500 yen per curtain. The planks are apparently made from chestnut and sawara. Hand towels were also 500 yen. Izushi's "Eirakukan" was also nice, but the "Kashimo Meijiza," which preserves the atmosphere of a traditional theater, is a place I would highly recommend to anyone interested. ～ ... This theater, said to have opened in 1894, still primarily hosts performances of "Jikabuki." It is designated an Important Folk Cultural Property by Gifu Prefecture. The 24th classical concert will be held on June 1, 2024. The 50th "Kashimo Kabuki Performance" is scheduled for October 27. In 2006, the theater hosted the name-taking ceremony for the 18th Nakamura Kanzaburo. In 2024, the "Nakamura Kankuro & Nakamura Shichinosuke Spring Kabuki Special Performance 2024" will also be held. According to the staff, Nakamura Kankuro complained of feeling unwell (apparently had a fever) 10 minutes before the show was to begin, and Nakamura Shichinosuke had to take over the role of Benkei at short notice. Another performance is scheduled for around November of this year as an apology. Reservations are not required and admission is free, but a 500 yen donation is required to cover maintenance costs. If you wish, the staff will also explain the interior of the building and show you around backstage. I didn't have time to go backstage on the day, so I would like to visit with more time next time and see the backstage area (the abyss). There is parking for about five cars in front of the theater, and if you turn right at the intersection just before Meijiza and cross a small bridge, there is a larger parking lot shared with Yantani Park that can accommodate about 40 cars. (Original) 近くに来たので再訪しました。 今回は時間に余裕を持ってきたので、館内の説明を受けながら楽しく拝見させていただきました。 ちょっとビックリしたのが1947年（昭和22年）の大規模な修復を行なった際、格子状の見事な天井を作ったので、「国の重要文化財」に指定されなかったと言ういきさつ。 この天井を外せば指定すると言われたそう。 この天井は、無ければいきなり屋根裏が見える構造で、観客席にホコリや汚れたものが落ちてくることを防ぐため設けられたとの事で、そんなこと言われても外すことは考えなかったと。 後に岐阜県に申請し、1972年（昭和47年）7月12日に「岐阜県指定有形民俗文化財」に 「加子母の農村舞台（明治座）」として指定されました。 また、1997年（平成9年）3月5日 には、「引き幕」が「中津川市指定有形民俗文化財」に指定されています。 これは、明治座を立てた際に、地域の女性たちが寄贈したもので当時の屋号と名前が記されています。 こちらで売られている手ぬぐいの図柄にもなっていました。 念願の「花道」の説明と、「奈落」も見せていただき大満足。 舞台上で「舞台幕」（あさぎ幕）を一気に落とす実演もしていただき、私達も手伝って元に戻すところも楽しめました。 縄を掴んで幕を元通り吊り上げるのは結構な重量感がありました。 「幕が落ちる」の語源はここから来ています。 2階席から見る舞台風景は「地歌舞伎」の熱気が伝わってきそう。 舞台裏には、主役の楽屋に大部屋があり、役者が書いた落書きも歴史の財産となっています。 榑葺屋根（くれぶきやね）の修繕が近年されるとの事で、私達も1枚500円寄付をさせていただきました。 板材は、栗とサワラだそうです。 手ぬぐいも500円でした。 出石の「永楽館」も良かったですが、芝居小屋の雰囲気をそのまま今に伝えている「かしも明治座」は、ご興味ある方に是非お勧めしたい場所でした。 ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ 1894年部隊開きされたとされ、今も「地歌舞伎」を主に公演される芝居小屋。 岐阜県指定重要民俗文化財。 2024年は6月1日に、第24回目となるクラシックコンサート。 10月27日には、50回目となる「加子母歌舞伎公演」が予定されています。 2006年には、第十八代中村勘三郎襲名披露公演。 2024年は、「中村勘九郎 中村七之助 春暁歌舞伎特別公演2024」も開催されている。 係りの方のお話によると、この時に「中村勘九郎」が開演10分前に体調不良を訴え（発熱したとのこと）急遽「中村七之助」が弁慶役を代役したとの事で、今年11月ごろに再度お詫びの形で公演が予定されているとか。 予約は不要で、入場料も無料ですが維持管理費として500円の寄付金が必要となります。 希望すれば、係りの方が館内の説明や舞台裏の案内もしてくれます。 当日は時間が無かったので舞台裏には行けませんでしたので次回は時間に余裕を持って伺い舞台裏（奈落）など見学したいものです。 駐車場は、芝居小屋の前に5台分ほど、 明治座手前の十字路を右折し小さな橋を渡った所に「やんたに公園」と共用の40台ほど停められる大きな駐車場があります。

It is an amazing place for students and visitors who want to know about mines. I love it.

Fun place to go on a day trip. Liked how you could dig for stones outside.

Lovely place to take the kids, be sure to do the 30 min fossicking

worth the entrance fee. a great experience for crystal lovers.

(Translated by Google) It's in the countryside...it's quite a journey from nearby Nakatsugawa City. But it's worth the trip! You'll generally need to travel by car. The exhibits are easy to navigate and well worth seeing. You can learn about everything from individual minerals to their industrial uses. You'll probably have a chance to talk to the curators when they're there. However, some knowledge is recommended for a more enjoyable experience. If you're simply looking to see beautiful stones and gems, it may be a disappointment. We did the crystal hunting attraction in the scorching August sun...but we only lasted 30 minutes. The volunteers were very considerate...I think they were worried about heatstroke. While it depends on the season and weather, it's a fun experience. Beautiful crystals can be found in the gravel brought from the local quarry. This time, we found small pieces that appeared to be quartz and beryl. Unfortunately...the ones you find are extremely small. And you're only allowed to take one home per person. The souvenir section is tiny, about the size of a cart. After all, it's a museum...an academic institution. Bringing drinks and a packed lunch is recommended. (Original) 田舎にあります…近くの中津川市内からも結構かかります しかし、行く価値あり！ 基本、車での移動になります 展示は見やすく見応えもあります 個々の鉱物から産業利用まで総合的に学ぶことができます 学芸員の方がおいでになるときはお話を伺うチャンスもあると思います ただ、ある程度の知識があった方が楽しく見ることができます 単にキレイな石、宝石を見たい方には期待はずれになるかも知れませんん アトラクションの水晶探しは8月の炎天下にやりましたが…30分が限度でした ボランティアの方が何かと気にかけてくれました…熱中症を心配されたのだと思います 季節と天候を選びますが楽しく遊べます 地元の採石場から運んだ砂礫の中からはキレイな結晶が取れる可能性があります 今回は水晶と緑柱石と思われる小片を見つけることができました 残念ながら…見つかるのは極めて小さいです それと持ち帰りは一人一個です お土産売り場はワゴンひとつ程度の小さなコーナーです あくまで博物館…アカデミックな施設ですね 飲み物やお弁当は持参された方が安心です

We randomly visited this place as we drive to Nagoya and this museum is definitely worth visiting not only for international travellers like us but also for anyone who is interested with learning about crystals, many Earth metals and geology as a whole. Kids will definitely enjoy this place especially if they want to be a geologist, engineers, or just love collecting crystals. It is very educational, staring at many crystals from around the world.

(Translated by Google) It's a great facility for anyone interested in minerals, and even if you're not that interested, it's a wonderful museum where you can learn about the ores, geography, and history of Ena and Nakatsugawa through minerals. While the museum has many hard exhibits, it also hosts events where you can search for crystals outdoors, which even small children can enjoy. The souvenir shop is minimal, and there are no restaurants or dining areas. Parking (free) is located right next to the museum. There is an adjacent park where you can stroll around. (Original) 鉱物に興味がある方にとってとても良い施設だしそれ程興味なくても恵那や中津川の鉱石や地理に歴史等、鉱物を通して学べる素晴らしい博物館です。館内は堅めの展示物が多いのですが屋外で水晶を探せるイベントを開催しているのでこちらは小さなお子様でも楽しめると思います。お土産屋さんはミニマムで飲食店や飲食スペースはありません。駐車場（無料）は博物館のすぐ近く。散策できる公園が隣接しています。

Well laid out area to enjoy the waterfall and the surroundings. There are two short walking paths (5-10 minutes). I visited here on November 25 which is late autumn and saw little autumn foliage. Parking lots available including for motorcycles.

Drove to Ryujin Falls from Takayama for 2 hours. Beautiful falls with the wooden path. However, parking is a bit steep at Y1000 with Y400 donation per person to visit the fall. In addition to the cost for car rental, fuel and highway toll. Not worth it to visit with the costs added up. I would visit again if there is a bus tour from Nagoya or Gero Onsen.

My favorite waterfall. It's easy to get to by bus, you don't have to hike up the mountain. It's got an iconic red bridge and a small shrine. You can swim, camp or fish along the river. There are bathrooms. If you do want to hike, you can contiune - but it is a paved road, not a trail, and this right near the entrance is the prettiest.

Beautiful place, if you have the time to do the hike( a bit hard if you are not in good shape or have some injuries) it worth it, doesn’t take much time to the 5th waterfall, it took me around 1.5hrs going slowly. Just need to take care as the bridges are not in good conditions.

Beautiful place!!! It has huge camping area, which needs a little more care but, the ride itself is great, and even though it was a hot day, there were very few people! The water was super refreshing!

I visited on 11th Nov, peak season for autumn leaves, the view and waterfall r so beautiful, definitely worth visiting, especially during autumn season

Breathtaking waterfall with beautiful unique color of the water. Definitely wanna go there one more time

Large wooden suspension bridge with a nice nostalgic feel. Near the bridge is a sculpture of the grieving woman sitting on the rock with her chin in her hands set up in 1960 to commemorate the victims of a debris flow that occurred on July 20 1953. The monument clearly depicted the tragedy of the incident.

Saw from the side of the road while driving through the town lovely place to stop a beautiful old wooden suspension bridge

Very nice, picturesque bridge! You can get some good photos of the bridge as well as nice views on the bridge. There's also a small, quiet park under it with some picnic benches and tables. You can even play mini golf there if you bring your own equipment.

This bridge is awesome!! Fantastic to walk across, and you can get right down to the river on either side. I enjoyed sitting under the bridge and dipping my toes in the river on a hot day.

One of the biggest wooden suspension bridges in Japan. Constructed by Mr. Momosuke Fukuzawa, nicknamed 'The King of Electrical Power' for being the first Japanese to introduce hydroelectric power to the country.

Interesting bridge. Makes a nice side trip for something extra to do while in town. There is a little park across this bridge with a overview of the town.

Beautiful & quiet pedestrian bridge in a scenic mountain area

Stunning view Grilled fish set is 3,000 yen, so valuable. Food is so fresh.

Best views for lunch next to running waterfall. Food was excellent so was dining outdoors in 15 deg weather in spring.

Worth a visit as the steps bridge is pretty unique as you descend towards the restaurant from the parking lot. Did not manage to have lunch here as the queue was really long on a weekend. Beautiful riverside view nonetheless!

This place is a must visit, just the sound of river is so relaxing. So nice to eat with this kind of view. 😍

Such a unforgettable experience for having lunch here ☺ With a beautiful clean river view and nice Japanese style lunch set 😍

Food was fresh and nice. Great view accompanying your lunch with.

i love this place

(Translated by Google) You can enjoy seasonal course meals. Lunch is 5,500 yen and is full of seasonal ingredients, so you will be more satisfied than you paid for. You can spend a relaxing time in a room by the river. (Original) 季節のコース料理を頂けます。ランチ5500円で旬の食材満載で価格以上の満足感。川沿いのお部屋でゆったりした時間が過ごせます。

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time because I wanted to eat sweetfish sashimi. I ordered the sweetfish course for 6,850 yen. There will be 7 sweetfish per person. All cooking methods are different. Even though I thought I couldn't eat this much, the rice porridge at the end was extremely delicious. The long-awaited sweetfish sashimi has no odor, is elastic, and has beautiful flesh. The atmosphere in the mountains is also very nice. (Original) 鮎の刺身が食べたくて初めて行きました。 鮎特コース6850円を頼みました。 1人あたり７匹の鮎が出ます。調理方法は全てバラバラ。 こんなに食べれないなーと思いながらも最後の雑炊はめちゃくちゃ美味しい。 念願の鮎の刺身は臭みも全くなく弾力もあって身も美しい。 山の中の雰囲気もとても良い。

(Translated by Google) I visited from Tokyo. I've been here several times, but it's still the same The view of the Tsukechi River from the room is amazing. Anyway, the food is delicious. From the appetizers to the desserts, there is a lot of attention to detail, and the dishes are only available here. I also look forward to seeing the menu change depending on the season. The salt-grilled sweetfish was so delicious that I could eat it without leaving the head on. Among them, the lotus root and scallop bowl had a gentle flavor and were very delicious, and the tea bean croquette and Hida beef were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The okra surinagashi somen was also great. I heard that there are many repeat customers, which makes sense. Recommended for special occasions, anniversaries, and luxurious meals while traveling. I would like to come again. (Original) 東京から伺いました。 何度か来ておりますが相変わらず お部屋から見える付知川の景色は素晴らしく とにかくお食事が美味しいです。 前菜からデザートまで細かい工夫があり、ここでしか頂けないお料理ばかりです。 季節に応じてメニューに変化があるのも楽しみになっています。 鮎の塩焼きは頭まで残さず食べる事ができるほど美味しかったです。 中でも蓮根のしんじょうと貝柱のお椀は優しいお味で大変美味しく、茶豆のコロッケと飛騨牛はとろけるようで絶品でした。 オクラのすり流し素麺も最高でした。 リピーターが多いと伺いましたが納得です。 特別な日や記念日、旅行中の贅沢ご飯におすすめです。また来たいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I have been coming here for half a century (since the previous generation) to enjoy sweetfish dishes. Reservations are required to enjoy freshly baked and fried food❗ Both the fried and salt-grilled dishes are delicious and you can bite them all over the head 🎵 Ayu takes a lot of time to prepare, so I think it's a good idea to let us know how much you'd like to order in advance when making a reservation...I think you'll be able to enjoy your meal more smoothly. The crunchy texture and flavor of the sashimi are unique to sweetfish...and the appearance is as expected from a kaiseki restaurant. If you would like to eat while looking at the river, please let us know when making your reservation. If you have small children, you may be able to ask for a small room, depending on the number of children. Once the sweetfish season is over, it's time for kaiseki cuisine. The autumn leaves 🍁 around the store are stunning. This time, smoked sweetfish was used in the rice porridge. It has a nice flavor combined with the scent of river seaweed. When you bite into the sweetfish, the flavor that oozes out from the meat is unique to smoked fish. It's also nice to be able to enjoy rice porridge without worrying about bones. (Original) 鮎料理を楽しむために半世紀(先代から)通っています。 焼きたて、揚げたてを楽しむために予約は必須❗ フライも塩焼きも頭からかぶりついて美味しいですよ🎵 鮎は下ごしらえの手間が半端ないので、注文量は予約時に予め伝えておくと良いと思います…スムーズに食事ができると思います。 刺身のコリコリ感や旨味は鮎ならでわです…見た目の美しさもさすが懐石料理のお店です。 川を見ながら食事をしたいときは予約時に伝えましょう。 小さな子供がいるときは、人数次第ですが小部屋の相談にも乗って貰えると思います。 鮎が終わると懐石料理の季節です。 店の周りの紅葉🍁が見事です。 今回、雑炊には鮎の燻製が使われていました。 川海苔の薫りと相まって良い風味です。 噛み締めると鮎の身から染み出る旨味は燻製ならでわです。 骨を気にしないで雑炊を楽しめるのも良いですね。

(Translated by Google) Today, I went to Nakatsugawa with my seniors from the countryside to have a kaiseki lunch full of sweetfish. When I think of sweetfish, the only thing that comes to mind is salt-grilled, but I was surprised that this was the first time I had eaten it in my life. It was very meaningful to be able to eat while listening to the detailed explanations of someone who loves cooking at the same table. The sashimi was thicker than I expected, fresh, and had a firm texture. The rice porridge with three pieces of grated smoked sweetfish was so delicious that it filled my already full stomach. Roast duck appetizer also 💮. There were also many famous brands of cold sake, and it was delicious. The guest rooms faced the rapids of the Tsukechi River, and when you opened the windows you could enjoy the exciting sounds. 220917 (Original) 今日は田舎の先輩方々と、中津川まで鮎づくしのお昼会席をいただきに行きました。鮎といえば塩焼きくらいしか思い浮かばなかったのですが、生まれて初めての食べ方ばかりに驚きました。同じテーブルに料理好きが居て、詳しく解説聴きながら食事出来とても有意義でした。刺身も思った以上に肉厚がありかつ新鮮でしっかりした歯ごたえでした。鮎の３枚おろし燻製が入った雑炊が、満腹であるはずのお腹にスｩ〜と入っていくほど美味しかったです。前菜の鴨のローストも💮。また冷酒も有名銘柄が沢山あり美味しくいただき過ぎました。客室は付知川の急流に面し、窓を開けると豪快な音も楽しめました。220917

(Translated by Google) This time, my family and I used Sarutobiso, which we have been eating at for memorial services and other occasions. No matter when you eat kaiseki cuisine in spring, summer, autumn or winter, it looks and tastes impressive, but this time we had a course meal of sweetfish, a taste of summer, in the evening. The appetizers looked as beautiful and delicious as expected. All of the dishes were excellent in terms of heat, taste, and presentation, and the work was done with great care, and I thoroughly enjoyed the ayu. In particular, the ayu sashimi served with Tosa soy sauce and vinegared miso had a crunchy texture, and the more you chewed it, the more the umami came out. We had a blissful time enjoying delicious sweetfish dishes while looking out at the Tsukechi River at sunset. (Original) 以前から法事などで食事させて頂いているさるとび荘さんを今回は家族で利用させて頂きました。 春夏秋冬いつの懐石料理を頂いても、見た目も味も感動的なのですが、今回は夏の味覚、鮎のコース料理を夕方から頂きました。 前菜から期待通りの見た目の美しさと美味しさでした。どの料理も火加減・味加減・盛り加減ともに素晴らしく、丁寧な仕事がなされていて、鮎を堪能させて頂きました。 特に土佐醤油と酢味噌で頂く鮎の刺身はコリコリとした食感、噛み締めるほど旨味が出てくる感動的な美味しさでした。 夕暮れ時の付知川を眺めながら、美味しい鮎料理を堪能し、至福の時間を過ごさせていただきました。

(Translated by Google) A friend came from Nagoya, so we went to Sarutobiso for lunch.Since it was a Saturday, we didn't have lunch on weekdays, so we ordered a 5,500 yen kaiseki meal. I enjoyed the delicious food and was captivated by the view of the river outside. (Original) 名古屋から友人が来たので、「さるとび荘」さんへランチに、土曜日だったので、平日のランチはなく、５,５００円の懐石料理をお願いしました。美味しい料理に舌鼓し、外の川の景色にも魅力されました。

(Translated by Google) I was going to be nearby and was googling restaurants in the area when I found [Shibakase Shokudo]. I was super curious, so I used my navigation system to find it. Arrived... What?! To be honest, if I hadn't known, I wouldn't even know it was open, as it has such a retro look. I was a little nervous when I entered. In the kitchen, an older man was cooking silently and efficiently, with an older woman supporting him. Another energetic and cheerful older woman was running the dining area by herself. I was aiming for the (Motsuni) but unfortunately it was sold out, so I had the (Dote Donburi). The softly stewed dote rice was a perfect match. My partner ordered the pork soup set meal plus a single order of fried chicken. The pork soup was packed with ingredients, and the amount of ingredients just kept coming out (lol), and I was surprised at the mountain of fried chicken. Even though it was almost the end of lunch hours, customers kept coming in, and by 2pm when it closed, the restaurant was full. I was energized by the sight of the older man and woman managing such a large number of customers. (Original) 【芝ヵ瀬食堂】近くに行くので周辺の飲食店をググっていたら発見。超きになってナビで行きました。到着…えっ！正直、知らなければやってるかどうかもわからない程のレトロな佇まい、ドキドキしながら入店。 厨房ではおじちゃんが黙々とテキパキと調理をしおばちゃんがサポートしてます。ホールは元気いっぱいの明るいもう一人のおばちゃんが１人でこなす。私は（もつ煮）狙いでしたが残念売り切れでしたので（どて丼）をいただきました。 とろんとろんに煮込んだどてのご飯に良く合ってます。相方は豚汁定食にプラス唐揚げ単品。豚汁の具はゴロンゴロン入ってって、食べても食べても具が出てくる勢い（笑）、唐揚げも山盛りボリュームに驚きました。 昼営業終了ぎりぎりなのにどんどんお客さんが入って、終了14時の時点で満車状態。この客量をおっちゃんとおばちゃんが切り盛りしている姿に元気ももらった

(Translated by Google) [Date and Time of Visit] I went in before 11:00 on a Saturday. When I passed by around 10:00, there was no one there, but when I returned around 10:30, there was a small line. They opened early, around 10:50. Maybe that's because there was a long line. [Parking] There's plenty of parking in the gravel area in front of the restaurant. It might be difficult to find a spot if there's a line. [How to Order] Order verbally. The staff seem to ask in the order you enter, so look at the menu and wait. [Items] I ordered fried shrimp and a dote-don. There are so many fried foods on the menu, it's hard to decide. I'll have to visit a few times to try them all. The dote-don is a staple at this restaurant, and many people order it. The deep miso flavor makes you want to eat it all in one go. You can't go wrong ordering it. The portion of fried shrimp is also generous, so it's very satisfying. [Other Information] By the time I left, the parking lot was full, and it was a popular restaurant with long lines. (Original) 【来店日時】 土曜11時前に入店。10時くらいに前を通ったときは誰もいなかったけど、10時30分くらいに戻ると少し列が出来ていました。10時50分くらいに早めにオープンされました。割と並んでたからかな。 【駐車場】 店前の砂利の所にたくさん停めれます。人が並んでいると停めにくいかも。 【注文方法】 口頭注文。店員の方が入店順に聞いていってるようなのでメニューを見て待ちましょう。 【商品】 エビフライ、どて丼を注文。揚げ物なりメニュー多くて迷います。何度か訪問して制覇するしかない。 どて丼はこの店の王道か、結構頼んでいる人が多い。かきこんで勢いよく食べたくなる味噌の深い味わい。たのんで間違いない。エビフライも量が多いので満足できます。 【その他】 帰る頃には駐車場は満車、行列の人気店でした。

(Translated by Google) I love dotemeshi. Actually, I had dotemeshi for breakfast at a roadside station, but it wasn't what I was expecting, so I was a bit disappointed. For lunch, I decided to go here. It was tender tendon meat simmered in miso. This is it! The price was a bargain at just 600 yen. I'd heard it was busy, but it was packed, and I was shown to a seat shortly after. Their dotemeshi, curry, and motsuni set meals seem to be quick menu items, so they're ready in no time. It's damn delicious. (Original) どて飯が大好きなのです 実は朝飯も道の駅でどてめし食ったのですが、自分の思っているタイプではなかったためにモヤモヤ お昼ご飯はここに突撃です、すじ肉を柔らかく味噌味煮付けた。これ！ お値段も並で600円と格安です 混んでいるとは聞いていましたが、お客さんは満員、ほどなくして空いた席に通されます。土手めしやカレー、モツ煮定食などはクイックメニュー的な立ち位置らしくすぐできます。 クッソ美味い

(Translated by Google) The lady working at the shop is also very friendly. While I was waiting, I asked the regular customers what they liked, and this time I decided to exchange the large dotemeshi miso soup for a regular stewed offal. It was delicious. I'd like to stop by again if I'm passing by. (Original) お店のおばちゃんの愛想もいい。 待ってる時の常連さんに色々何が良いか聞いて、今回は「どてめし大の味噌汁をモツ煮の並に変更」にしました。美味しかったです。 近くを通ったらまた寄りたいです。

(Translated by Google) I'd been curious about this restaurant every time I passed by. I happened to be nearby when they opened on a weekday, so I didn't hesitate to go in. It was a diner brimming with Showa-era charm that exceeded my expectations. 🎵 I really wanted both dotemeshi and chicken cutlet, so I requested that they change the rice in my chicken cutlet set meal to dotemeshi, and they happily accommodated for a small increase in price. The change was a great decision!❗️ The chicken cutlet was tender and juicy. 😋 The dotemeshi looked strong, but the mild flavor was delicious. 😋 Even though I was at work, I was completely satisfied and full. I went in as soon as they opened, but they filled up soon after. Early on a weekday is a good time to visit. I'll definitely be back! 🎵 (Original) 前を通る度に気になってたお店。 平日の開店のタイミングで近くへ行きましたので迷わず入店。 期待を上回る昭和感満載の食堂でした🎵 どてめしとチキンカツ両方がどうしても食べたかったので、チキンカツ定食のご飯をどてめしに変更リクエストしたところ、僅かな料金アップで快く引き受けて下さいました。 変更して大正解❗️ チキンカツは柔らかくジューシー😋 どてめしは見た目は濃いですが、優しい味付けで旨い😋 仕事中なのに腹パン大満足でした。 開店と同時に入店したのですが、まもなく満席。 平日の早い時間が狙い目ですね。 又伺います🎵

(Translated by Google) The food is average. If you're looking for a comfortable interior, want to eat local food, or have children with you, I recommend a roadside station a little further away. The restaurant has the appearance of an old-fashioned set meal restaurant. The quick-cooking menu items come out quickly, which is very helpful for people in a hurry who can't afford any time. Fried foods seem to come out after you've finished eating the quick-cooking menu items, so be careful what you order if you're visiting with a group. The restaurant only has a fan and doesn't appear to have air conditioning. I came on a hot day and got drenched in sweat. The windows are wide open, so bugs are flying around. (Original) 味は普通です。店内に快適さを求める、地元飯が食べたい、子連れ等であれば少し離れたところの道の駅をオススメします。 店は昔の定食屋のような外観です。 早く出来るメニューはすぐ出てきます。急いでいて時間が少しでも惜しい方には大変助かる。 揚げ物系は早く出来るメニューを食べ終えた後に出てくる感じなので、複数人で訪れたときは頼む物に注意。 店内は扇風機のみでエアコンは無さそう。暑い日に来たので汗だくになりました。窓全開なので虫も飛んでます。

(Translated by Google) A nostalgic Showa-era set meal restaurant. This restaurant is located along a road I often take while touring, but it's always full, so I've given up on trying it on a weekday, so I decided to visit for the first time. I ordered the fried shrimp set meal and stewed offal. I started by trying the miso soup, which I found to be just my taste, with a strong dashi flavor. The set meal was also filling and delicious. I arrived just after 11:00 on a weekday, but I was able to get in without having to wait, and it was full shortly after I entered. With food and portions like this, it's no wonder it's so popular. I'd love to come again! (Original) 懐かしい昭和の定食屋 ツーリングで良く通る道沿いにある店で、いつも満車状態で諦めてたので平日ならばと思い初めての訪問 エビフライ定食ともつ煮を注文 先ずは味噌汁の味を確かめたところ、出汁の効いた自分好みの味 定食もボリュームがあり旨かったです。 平日の11時過ぎ到着しましたが、ギリギリ待つことなく入店でき、入店後直ぐに満席になってました。 この味とボリュームなら繁盛するのは納得出来ます。 また、来たいですね👍

Not the most convenient location but large grassy area for soccer baseball field, very nice gym for sporting events.

WILDWOOD

Jogging is the best

(Translated by Google) Large multifunctional park. The park has a superb skate area, a huge stadium, a baseball field, a tennis court, a huge multifunctional center, a lake, a beautiful walking area, a children's playground with slides, etc. I recommend visiting. (Original) Большой многофункциональный парк. На территории парка есть суперская скейт площадка, огромный стадион, площадка для бейсбола, теннисный корт, огромный многофункциональный центр, озеро, красивая прогулочная зона, детская площадка с горками и т.д. Рекомендую к посещению.

(Translated by Google) This is a place that my mother-in-law took me to when my children were small. It's located high up, so there's a good view, and there's play equipment so kids can have fun. (Original) 子供が小さい頃、義母に連れられ訪れた場所です。高い位置にあるので眺めが良いですし、遊具もありお子さんは楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) This is a park that children can enjoy as there is a long slide and other play equipment. There are lines drawn around the perimeter of the park for jogging and walking. The course is a park with ups and downs, so it is more taxing than a flat park. Track and field is also beautiful. (Original) なが～いすべり台があり、他にも遊具があるので子どもたちが楽しめる公園です。 公園の外周はジョギング、ウォーキングが出来るようにラインが引いてあります。アップダウンのあるコース、公園になりますので平地の公園より負荷がかかります。 陸上競技もキレイです。

(Translated by Google) Nakatsugawa Wildwood... I went to an outdoor live festival~~~ (Original) 中津川ワイルドウッド… 野外ライブフェスに行きました〜〜〜

Relatively underwhelming comparing to the Nakasendo patg in other post towns. It would be a good start to see this place first then head here by the end; however, due to my travel schedule, I had to end the trip here started the Hike from Narai... in contrast, this was quite disappointing but there are some fun components other towns don't have which i have posted here.

(Translated by Google) A road that harmonizes the landscapes of the past and the present. The area around the alley, where the landscape known as Masugata still remains, has a strong vestige of the post town of the time, and there are many interesting things to see. It was just the right distance for a walk from Nakatsugawa Station. (Original) 昔の風景と現在の風景の調和がとれた街道。 枡形といわれる風景が残る横町付近は、当時の宿場町の面影が色濃く残り、興味深いものがありました。 中津川駅から散策するのに丁度いい距離でした。

(Translated by Google) Nakasendo is not bad. The roads are well maintained and create a great atmosphere. If you go from the direction of Nagoya, you'll come across a post town that could be a good starting point for sightseeing. It seems that foreigners start their journey by walking from here to Ochiai-juku, Magome-juku, and Tsumago-juku. (Original) 中山道、悪くないです。 街道も整備されていて、雰囲気醸し出しています。 名古屋方面から進むと、観光のスタートになり得る宿場町かなと。 外国人の方は、ここから、落合宿、馬籠宿、妻籠宿と歩いて旅路をするらしいです。

(Translated by Google) An Early Morning Stroll in Nakatsugawa-juku, a Post Town Before Wake I arrived in Nakatsugawa-juku as the sky was just beginning to lighten. The shop curtains were still closed, and the streets were deserted. Yet, it was this silence that seemed to reflect the town's true essence. Counting from the Edo period, this post town was the 45th. It once flourished as the leading commercial district in eastern Mino, lined with honjin (main inns), wakihonjin (secondary inns), and inns, welcoming travelers and feudal lords alike. Walking the streets, vestiges of the past peek through the udatsu-style townhouses, square-shaped roads curving at right angles, and lattice-framed sake breweries. Long-established chestnut confectionery shops line the streets, and in the quiet before opening, one can faintly hear the hum of history. During the late Edo period, figures like Kogoro Katsura and Hirobumi Ito hid here, and records of secret meetings within the Choshu domain remain. Such stories blend seamlessly into the town's atmosphere. The town is approximately 1.1km long. During the Edo period, it was home to 928 people and was a bustling economic center, with a Rokusai market held there and the price of rice determined. Today, in the quiet morning light, the energy of that time quietly lives on. In the early morning, Nakatsugawa-juku, still dormant as a tourist destination, quietly shares its historical memories with travelers. I listened intently to those voices as I walked the deserted streets. (Original) 目覚め前の宿場町――中津川宿、早朝の散策 まだ空が淡く染まり始めた頃、中津川宿を訪れた。店の暖簾はまだ揺れず、通りには人影もない。けれどその静けさこそが、この町の本質を映し出しているようだった。江戸から数えて四十五番目の宿場町。かつては東美濃随一の商業地として栄え、本陣や脇本陣、旅籠が軒を連ね、旅人や大名を迎え入れていたという。 通りを歩けば、往時の面影がそっと顔を覗かせる。うだつのある町家、直角に曲がる枡形の道、格子造りの酒蔵。栗菓子の老舗も並び、開店前の静けさの中に、歴史のざわめきが微かに聞こえてくるようだった。幕末には桂小五郎や伊藤博文が身を潜め、長州藩の密議が交わされた記録も残る。そんな物語が、この町の空気に溶け込んでいる。 町の長さは約1.1km。江戸時代には928人が暮らし、六斎市が開かれて米の相場が決められるなど、経済の中心地としても賑わっていたという。今は、静かな朝の光の中に、そんな往時の活気がそっと息づいている。 早朝の中津川宿は、観光地としての顔をまだ眠らせたまま、旅人にだけそっと歴史の記憶を語りかけてくれる。誰もいない通りを歩きながら、私はその声に耳を澄ませていた。

Good atmosphere with a lot of sake and beef smells that makes you hungry 😋

(Translated by Google) 10/10/2025 Nakatsugawa-juku often appears in history books about the end of the Edo period, with events like the Nakatsugawa Conference, the marriage of Princess Kazunomiya, and the Mito Tengu Party. I wasn't expecting much, but the post town has been significantly restored, allowing me to relive its past to a certain extent. It's a shame that the original inn remains, replaced by a parking lot, but the secondary inn has been relocated next to the historical museum. According to records, there were 29 inns at the end of the Edo period. Only a dozen or so houses remain in their original form. Future restoration efforts may see further progress in response to the demands of the times. (Original) 10/10/2025 中津川会談、和宮降嫁、水戸天狗党など、幕末の歴史書にしばしば登場する中津川宿。 余り期待はしていなかったのだが、それでもかなり宿場町は修復され、それなりに往時を偲ぶことができた。 本陣が跡形もなく駐車場になっているのは痛いが、脇本陣は歴史資料館脇に移築されている。 記録では幕末の旅籠は29軒。当時の姿をとどめている家屋は10数軒か。 これからは時代の要請で町の修復はさらに進むかもしれない。

(Translated by Google) The townscape retains the atmosphere of an old post town, allowing you to enjoy its charming streets. 😊 I visited solo, but next time I'd like to bring my wife and enjoy a more leisurely experience. The "Ureshi no Kuri" chestnuts from Kawakamiya that I bought as souvenirs for my family were absolutely delicious. (Original) 昔の宿場町の雰囲気を残し風情のある町並みを楽しめます😊 一人旅で伺いましたが次回は妻を連れゆっくり楽しみたいと思います。 家族への土産で買った川上屋さんの「嬉しの栗」が最高に美味しかった。

This was so interesting and I’m rating it 5* because of the lovely staff who showed us round and gave us tips for our hike. I loved seeing the history of this building and we were able to purchase a souvenir for our Nakasendo Trail hike. Definitely suggest stopping in as part of your walk!

Almost every tour on the classic Nakasendo walk will tell you to start from Magome to Tsumago but if you like to extend it a little I suggest to start from here. If you come by train, take the local one to Ochiaigawa station and reach this place that marks the old spot of the former "juku". From here take the street that goes south and crosses the main road. After that you can't go wrong, the path is clearly marked. Even if you don't speak japanese, when you're not sure just look for 中山道. Or just ask, anyone will be glad to help you.

Did not expect to find this stop on our Nakasendo hike. We were greeted with so much attention and everything was explained to us through translation. It was really interesting and both men were absolutely charming. Thank you so much !!! Really worth the stop.

Very friendly staff who provided a nice tour revealing many secrets of the house!

Excellently preserved station of the Nakasendō. Staff were so friendly and helpful!

Nice place to visit

(Translated by Google) As a building that symbolizes Ochiai-juku and gives a sense of the Edo to Showa eras, history buffs should definitely visit. It seems that they also accept hometown tax donations to cover the costs of repairing the building. I would like to look into this in more detail and contribute in any way I can. There are no toilets in the building, but in the park about 50 metres away, so it is best to use the toilet before visiting. (Original) 落合宿を象徴する建物として、また江戸から昭和を感じる建物として歴史好きな方は訪れてみると良いと思います。 建物の修繕費用をまかなうためのふるさと納税等もやっているようです。 私も詳しく調べてみて貢献できたらなと思っています。 トイレは建物になく約50メートル先の公園にあるのでトイレは済ませてから行かれるとよいと思います。

This restaurant is awesome. Firstly, although we are not the local, the waiter was so nice and patient explaining the menu to us. All the meals we ordered were so delicious. I suggest "butter yolk pasta". I could feel the chef paid attention on each step he cooked. I love it. The important thing is that though it calls Italian food, it indeed produced a mixed culture meal, Japan + Italy. That is awesome.

If you need a break from seafood noodles, this place does really good pizza and Italian beer. Nice, attentive staff who speak English. I thought the price for pizzas, 2x beer each and a dessert was pretty good too.

Excellent pizza place. Friendly, good service and great wood-fired pizza oven. My family of 6 (Australians) ate here and really enjoyed it, a welcome change for the kids after a few weeks of only Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended.

Do not go there, we went for dinner at 19hs, when it is supposed to close at 21hs. All the tables occupied, so we ask if we can wait, and the guy who attended us said no way he has to go home. We were the only one couple waiting. Obviously he doesn't care about tourists, just deserved that no tourists go there.

The worst pizza I've ever had. Raw dough and almost inedible. Dont waste your money.

Delicious pizza. I hadn’t eaten anything before I went, so I was still quite hungry after finishing my pizza. A bit expensive.

pasta was excellent! and there was a man who spoke english and he served us very nicely and friendly!

This soba noodle restaurant is very popular. Still it wasn't my taste.

extremely good soba!

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is quite large. The restaurant is clean and has many tables and tatami rooms. The menu was limited, which made it difficult to decide what to order. If they had tempura or rice bowls, I would have been happy. I ordered tanuki and cold soy sauce. The taste was quite average. I probably won't come again. (Original) 駐車場はかなり広いです。 店内は綺麗でテーブルと座敷の数も多めです。 メニューは少なくて逆に悩みました。 天ざるとか丼物などあれば言う事なし。 たぬきとかけ冷を注文。 味はいたって普通でした。 次、来ることはないでしょう。

The soba menu is limited because they specialise in what is best. Soba are freshly made daily. I had soba in broth and tempura shrimp. Very tasty and delicious. Queue formed before restaurant opens its door.

(Translated by Google) After visiting Ryujin Falls, I stopped by for lunch. They only serve soba noodles and a little tempura. No rice dishes either. It's rare to find a restaurant like this where you can't enter if you don't like soba noodles, so I went. I ordered Zaru Soba and shrimp tempura. Soba 1400 yen, tempura 1100 yen. The price makes you look forward to it! It comes with two plates of soba noodles. It's delicious. The broth is also delicious. The tempura is two shrimp, pumpkin, shishito peppers, and eggplant. It's freshly fried and delicious too. If I had to say something, I think it's a little small for men? 🤔 I feel like I can finally fill my stomach after drinking the soba soup. (Original) 竜神の滝へ行ったあと、お昼に寄りました。 あるのはそばのみ少し天ぷら ご飯系も無し なかなかそういうお店は、そば嫌いがいると入れないので行ってみました。 ざるそばと、海老の天ぷらを注文。 そば1400円、天ぷら1100円 金額からも期待させます！ そばは2枚きます。 美味しいですね。つゆも美味しいね。 天ぷらもえび2つ、かぼちゃ、ししとう、なす 揚げたてでこちらも美味しいです。 強いて言えば 男性は少し足りないかな？🤔 そば湯を飲んでやっとお腹満たさせる感じ。

(Translated by Google) I arrived around 11:30 and had already been waiting for an hour and a half. The noodles were thicker than I expected. They were chewy and delicious, but I prefer thin noodles, so it was a shame. The soba soup was also delicious. (Original) 11時半頃着いて、既に１時間半待ちでした。 思った以上に太麺でした。 コシがあって美味しいですが、好みとしては細麺派なので、残念です。 そば湯も美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I love the soba noodles here. They're delicious. The broth is delicious, and the noodles are rustic and good. However, the line is long, so you have to get there early. But the turnover is fast. It's worth the wait. (Original) ここのお蕎麦大好きです 美味しい ダシが美味しいし、麺も田舎風麺で良い ただ行列が凄いので、早く行かないとかなり並びます でも、回転は速いです 並んで食べる価値あり

(Translated by Google) He was an ordinary general. I was able to use coupons for different dumplings twice. Seating is over 60. There is a parking lot for about 20 cars. Wi-Fi and electrical outlets were nowhere to be found. You can exit the parking lot on the west side (Nagoya side/Ena side) and get to the Nakatsu Subaru traffic light. (Original) 普通の王将でした。異なる餃子のクーポンを二重使用使用出来ました。 席は60席以上。駐車場は20台程度。 Wi-Fiとコンセントは見当りませんでした。 駐車場は西側(名古屋側/恵那側)に抜けて、中津スバルの信号まで出れます。

(Translated by Google) Entered the restaurant around 21:50 on 2025/07/25. I ordered a rich ramen and a miso stir-fried horumon set meal, but the gyoza in the set was slow to come out and they didn't bring the gyoza sauce set, which was disappointing. I was annoyed so I left the restaurant without eating the gyoza. I wonder if the gyoza sauce set doesn't come with the Just Gyoza set? (Original) 2025/07/25 21:50頃入店。 こってりラーメンと味噌ホルモン炒め定食を注文したのですが、セットの餃子が出てくるのが遅いうえに餃子のタレセットを持ってこないという残念なお店でした。 ムカついたので餃子は手を付けずに退店しました。 セットに付いてくるジャスト餃子には餃子のタレセットは付いてこないとかあるんかな？

(Translated by Google) I came to the Nakatsugawa store for the first time in a while. As usual, I ordered 2 servings of garlic-free ginger gyoza. It was provided in no time at all. This time I had pieces of ginger, which I've often missed lately, so I was able to enjoy the real pleasure of delicious ginger gyoza. It would be great if the arrangement of the offerings was a little more neat. (Original) 久しぶりに中津川店へ来ました。 いつも通りにんにくゼロ生姜餃子2人前をオーダー。時間がそれほどかからずに提供していただけました。 最近は入っていないことが多くて残念に思っていた生姜のかけらが今回はあったので美味しく生姜餃子の醍醐味を味わえました。 もう少し提供の並べ方が綺麗であれば最高です。

(Translated by Google) The thing I'm thankful for about Gyoza no Ousho is that most Chinese restaurants have a break from 2pm to 5pm, but they're open all day long, so I stopped by for lunch late at around 3pm. Naturally, there were only a few customers in the large store, and although I was curious about the original menu, I ignored the garlic and ordered gyoza and stable fried rice. Even outside of the Kansai area, the gyoza taste is the same at all restaurants. (Original) 餃子の王将が有難いのは中華店は14〜17時が休憩時間の店舗が多いが、ずっと通しで営業しているので遅い時間の15時位に昼食で寄りました。 広い店内は当然数人のお客さんだけ、オリジナルメニューも気になったがニンニクも気にせず餃子と安定の焼飯を注文。関西圏以外でも餃子の味がどの店でも同等なのは流石。

(Translated by Google) If you're looking for a day to really savor your gyoza, this is the place to be. Among the many Osho restaurants, their cold water is delicious. Maybe it's the water? The food cooked with that water also tasted somehow refined. The cleanliness of the restaurant left a good impression. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 餃子と真剣に向き合いたい日に 行くと幸せになれますよ 数ある王将の中でも お冷が美味しい お水がいいのかな？ そんなお水で調理された料理も どこか洗練された味な気もしました 清潔感のある店舗好印象でした ご馳走さまです

(Translated by Google) postscript I often eat Chinese food, but this time the ingredients other than vegetables were 1 mini scallop, 1 small shrimp, and 1 quail. No meat. Even though it says ``Lots of seafood, meat, and vegetables.'' . When a university student's part-time job creates it, it may be troublesome and a lot of things may be omitted. please note. Everything on the menu was on point. The downside here is the quality of the staff. The aunties like the ones you often see have the worst customer service. Well, there are several aunties, so there's only one of them. Of course the gyoza was delicious, but the rest of the menu wasn't that great. However, I usually feel safe no matter what I eat these days. Gyoza Ohsho is famous for having different flavors and menus depending on the store, but even at this particular store, the flavor and spiciness will vary depending on when you go. Of course it is important to always produce the same quality, but it is also proof that it is handmade. Although it's not pictured, the menu item called Shintama Ramen is super cost-effective and highly recommended. (Original) 追記 中華飯、良く食べますが、今回は具が野菜以外が、ミニ貝柱1、小エビ1、うずら１個。 肉はゼロ。 「海鮮、お肉、野菜をたっぷり」と書いてあるのに。。 大学生のバイトが作る場合、面倒で色々と省く場合があります。ご注意ください。 メニューの全てが及第点になりました。 ここの欠点は、スタッフの質。よくいるお局さんみたいなおばちゃんは接客最悪です。って、おばちゃんは何人かいるので、そのうちの１人だけです。 餃子はもちろん旨いのですが、その他のメニューはもともとあまり美味しいとは言えませんでした。 しかし、最近どれを食べても大抵安心できます。 餃子の王将は店ごとに味やメニューが違うことで有名ですが、この店ひとつ取っても、行くタイミングで味の濃さや辛さが違うんです。 当然いつも同じクオリティを出すことは大切ですが、それだけ手作りであるという証拠でもあります。 写真にはないですが、辛玉ラーメンというメニューが超コスパ良くてオススメです。

(Translated by Google) It's just your average Osho. When I went there a long time ago, they had the Nakatsugawa set, which was really good, but I don't think they have it anymore. When I went in late lunchtime, there were a few empty seats. I went with my little one, There were a ton of empty corner tables for two, But they seated us in the order that they became available, as per the manual, And the corner table next to us was empty too! I thought the service was pretty good, But it all felt like a regular Osho, So if you go there normally, I think the food will be just the same as always. This is just my own personal preference, but if they'd been more considerate, I would have considered going again, but I won't be going again. The process was to pay, return to my seat, hold the baby, and leave, but the guy at the register made sure to let the other staff know that I'd already paid, which was really stress-free and I was so happy! (Original) 普通の王将。 かなり昔に行った時に中津川セットがあってめっちゃよかったけど 多分今はなかった。 昼終わりにはいったら空席がポツポツあった 席ちびっ子供と2人で行ったけど かど2人席めっちゃ何ヶ所も空いてたけど マニュアル通り空いた順に案内されて 隣のかどもあいとるじゃん！ って思った。 接客とかは普通によかったと思うけど 全部普通の王将って感じなので 普通に行けば普通にいつもの味だと思う。 個人的なわがままだけど気ずかいがあったらまた行こうと思ったと思うけどもう行かない。 会計→席に戻って抱っこ→店出る流れだったけどレジのおいちゃんは 他の店員に支払い済みを周知してくれててそこはめっちゃストレスなくて嬉しかった！

Another town popular with day trippers but is also on the Nakasendo Trail. I stayed overnight. Be aware the town basically shuts up shop at 5.00pm and nothing remains open. So if you want food/dinner you need to organise with your accommodation, which also is limited and needs to be booked in advance. The town seems more set up and upgraded compared to its sister Tsumago. It's still pretty and lovely. Both are photographers paradise. Well worth a visit.

Steps Back in Time: Walking the Magome-Tsumago Post Town Trail ​The walk between Magome and Tsumago is a journey through time. It's the most famous and best-preserved section of the Nakasendo Trail, an ancient trade route that connected Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Edo Period (1603–1868). Today, this path is 8 kilometers of historical tranquility, cutting through the lush and enchanting Kiso Valley. ​Magome: A Vibrant Start on the Slope ​The journey often begins at Magome-juku, a picturesque post town built entirely on a steep slope. Its main street is inclined and lined with reconstructed wooden houses with tiled roofs, small watermills, and shops selling traditional Japanese souvenirs and sweets like Gohei Mochi (grilled, skewered rice coated in a sweet glaze). The atmosphere here is lively, and the view from the town’s upper section overlooking the Kiso Valley is stunning. ​The Trail: Forests, Waterfalls, and Rural Calm ​Leaving Magome leads you deep into the dense forest. The path itself is mostly easy to walk—combining stretches of ancient stone pavement used by travelers centuries ago, soft dirt paths shaded by cedar and cypress trees, and sections passing through green bamboo groves. ​The hike is considered easy to moderate. It's recommended to start from Magome to Tsumago because most of the path is a gentle descent or flat after the initial climb over the mountain pass leaving Magome. ​Along the way, you'll encounter: ​Bear Bells: Large brass bells are hung beside the path, which hikers ring to deter local bears (although the chance of an encounter is low, it's a fun tradition). ​Rushing Waterfalls: Two small, beautiful waterfalls (Otaki and Metaki) provide a refreshing break. ​The Historic Teahouse: Near the halfway point, you’ll find Ichikokutochi Tateba Chaya. This traditional wooden hut is where local volunteers often greet passersby with free hot green tea and sweets. It’s a wonderful spot to rest, chat with other hikers, and feel the spirit of Japanese hospitality. ​The dominant sounds on the trail are the murmur of the river, the chirping of birds, and the clang of the bear bells echoing through the woods—a constant reminder that you are far from the urban noise of modern Japan. ​Tsumago: The Perfect, Most Preserved End ​Arriving at Tsumago-juku is the climax of the trip. This post town is considered the best-preserved along the Nakasendo. Here, authorities made a conscious decision to ban utility poles and modern advertising signs to preserve the town's appearance exactly as it was centuries ago. ​In Tsumago, the traditional buildings (including the Waki Honjin, the historic secondary inn) look as if time has stood still. Tsumago offers a quieter, more dignified atmosphere than Magome, making it a perfect end to a day rich in nature, history, and tranquility.

I have lived in Japan for 13 years and one of my favorite Japanese adventures to do with visitors is the Nakasendo trail from Magome to Tsumago. It is an easy 8 kilometer hike through the Japanese countryside that exposes the hiker to two super cute little post towns. Furthermore, the area is filled with a number of truly fabulous ryokans. Now, I normally do this hike during the summer months, but I recently revisited the area in March and to my surprise, the trail was filled with snow which made the process slightly more challenging but also added to the beauty.

If you take the 2.2km trail you will reach what might be the most beautiful village in the world. The old style vibes are impeccable and the place feels like a Feng Sui garden. One minus is that it is super touristy which detracts a bit from the beauty but still 100% worth visiting. Total time is about 1.5 hours.

Absolutely stunning views and plenty of very traditional shops and building. The Nakesendo is stunning as well. I would definitely recommend Magome to anyone staying in or around Nagoya

Lovely post town well maintained. Restaurants close at 5pm. Lots of daytrippers

Loved walking this stretch of trail! Such a beautiful area to explore with wildflowers and beautiful forest throughout the trek. Very beautiful villages to explore on the route as well. The path is really mild throughout and is should be relatively easy for most level of hikers. The trail is very well maintained and we surprisingly saw very few people on the trek. Lovely area of Japan to spend some time in nature.

Very little of the old building remains. The displays are only for people interested in the poet Tonson, largely library displays. Very little of old Magome or artefacts.

A museum showing the family history and influence in the area during edo period. Supposed i have been spoiled by other museums i have been to in the Nakasendo and given a personal tour by the staff or even the family member... this place is relatively overpriced and underwhelming

The former main inn of Magome and birthplace of the famous author Toson Shimazako to who it is now a museum. The exhibits are spread over 3 buildings and have some English descriptions. There is also a small room showing a video about his life with English subtitles. Although the translation isn’t very good it’s still easy to understand and informative. Including the video it took just over and hour to see everything and it was thoroughly enjoyable.

very nice

(Translated by Google) Visited on Saturday, June 7, 2015. Admission fee is 500 yen. I am not very knowledgeable about literature, and I only know "First Love" from my Japanese textbook, but the video on the TV in the museum is very easy to understand, and you can learn about half of Shimazaki Toson's life in about 30 to 40 minutes. I thought that he lived a pretty bold life despite his intelligent appearance...lol (Original) 25/06/07（土）訪問。入館料500円。小生は文学に全く明るくなく、国語の教科書に載っていた『初恋』を知ってるくらいでしたが、館内のテレビで流しているVTRが非常にわかりやすく3〜40分くらいで島崎藤村の半生を知ることができます。聡明そうな顔立ちに反してなかなか大胆な人生を送っていたのだなぁと思いました…笑

(Translated by Google) I entered the Toson Memorial Museum (I think admission was 500 yen for adults). Unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the museum. The building itself was rebuilt after the main house was destroyed in the Great Fire of the Meiji era, but some of the original structures that survived the fire, such as the storehouse and retirement home, remain. You can really feel the weight of history here. The exhibits are divided into three main areas (buildings), and we toured them in order. First, we watched a 20-minute video in the first building. The content we learned from the video linked to the other exhibits that followed, which I found was very helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of Toson's life and the worldview of his works. (Original) 藤村記念館に入館しました（入館料は大人500円だったと思います）。館内は残念ながら写真撮影は禁止です。 建物自体は、明治の大火で母屋は焼失したため再建されたものですが、大火を免れた土蔵や隠居所などのオリジナルな建物の一部が残されているそうです。歴史の重みを感じますね。 展示は、大きく3つのエリア（建物）に分かれており、順路に沿って見て回るコースでした。まず最初の建物で20分ほどの映像資料（ビデオ）を鑑賞するのですが、その映像で予習した内容が後の展示物とリンクしており、藤村の生涯や作品の世界観が非常に深く理解しやすかったのが良かったです。

(Translated by Google) February 17, 1947, Fujimura's birthday, a group of comrades, mostly young adults from Magome, formed the Hometown Friendship Association, with Kikuchi Jusaburo at its core. It was completed on November 15 of the same year thanks to the volunteer work of these people. The museum houses a large number of materials related to Fujimura. It is located in the center of Magome-juku and is a symbol of the area. If you come to Magome, be sure to check it out. During the Edo period, this old family home served as a honjin (inn), wholesaler, and village chief. Honjin were inns established at post stations in the early modern period to accommodate feudal lords on their way to Edo, shogunate officials, and court nobles, and were selected from famous pioneer families of this type. This Honjin is the setting for the novel "Before Sunrise". In the courtyard of the Toson Memorial Museum, you can reminisce about the past at the cornerstone of the main inn, the ruins of the warehouse, and the retirement home. Behind the memorial hall, you can see the forest of Eishoji Temple, the Shimazaki family temple. There, Fujimura's wife, Fuyuko, and their three daughters, who died young, are buried, along with their hair and fingernails. The wish of the people of Shimazaki's hometown is to pass on to future generations the memory of Shimazaki Toson, not only as a man of letters who made a great contribution to the history of Japanese literature, but also as a human being who lived a sincere life. (Original) 17 de fevereiro de 1947, aniversário de Fujimura, um grupo de camaradas, principalmente jovens adultos de Magome, formou a Associação de Amizade da Cidade Natal, com Kikuchi Jusaburo em seu núcleo. Foi concluído em 15 de novembro do mesmo ano graças ao trabalho voluntário dessas pessoas. O museu abriga um grande número de materiais relacionados a Fujimura. Ele está localizado no centro de Magome-juku e é um símbolo da área. Se você vier a Magome, não deixe de conferir. Durante o período Edo, esta antiga casa de família serviu como honjin (pousada), atacadista e chefe de aldeia. Honjin eram pousadas estabelecidas em estações de correio no início do período moderno para acomodar senhores feudais a caminho de Edo, oficiais do xogunato e nobres da corte, e eram selecionadas entre famílias pioneiras famosas desse tipo. Este Honjin é o cenário do romance "Antes do Amanhecer". No pátio do Museu Memorial Toson, você pode relembrar o passado na pedra fundamental da pousada principal, nas ruínas do armazém e na residência de aposentados. Atrás do salão memorial, você pode ver a floresta do Templo Eishoji, o templo da família Shimazaki. Lá, a esposa de Fujimura, Fuyuko, e suas três filhas, que morreram jovens, estão sepultadas, junto com seus cabelos e unhas. O desejo do povo da cidade natal de Shimazaki é transmitir às gerações futuras a memória de Shimazaki Toson, não apenas como um homem de letras que fez uma grande contribuição à história da literatura japonesa, mas também como um ser humano que viveu uma vida sincera.

Mount Ena / Ena-san on 30th October - 2191m at the summit with 1241m climbing and 4 1/2 hours hiking the 11.2km or so along the trail. This was completed with a very full and heavy 75 litre backpack. I started at the Hirogawara trailhead car park to the East of the summit. After crossing the river there is 1 very obvious trail to the top. There are a few places that need a little care but I saw 1 child around 10 years old and people 60 + years old. It's achievable for everyone in good health and with sturdy hiking shoes. It's a mixture of mud and rock on most of the trail. The viewpoints are limited by the thick forest. The road to the car park has frequent landslides with large rocks around the road. At 6am on a Sunday the car park was also very full. Parking is free but get there early. Toilets located in the car park, 1 male and 1 female. The route also has no shelters etc. Ena-san is a good hike and definitely worth a visit. So far no ice or snow so it's very accessible.

(Translated by Google) 2025.5.24 A round trip on the Hirokawara course. It is said to be one of the 100 famous mountains and has no view, but it is a historic mountain that was climbed by Mr. Weston, the first foreigner to do so and introduced to the world. There is no view from the summit, but there is a shrine, a shelter, and an observation deck. (Original) 2025.5.24 広河原コースをピストン。 眺望がない地味な百名山と言われるが、 ウエストン氏が外国人で初めて登り世界紹介した 歴史ある山⛰ 山頂には眺望なしだが 神社や避難小屋、展望台がある。

(Translated by Google) You can't go further than Enasan Shrine. Due to construction, it's a rare haunted spot. I went to Kisokoma Reisui Park in the middle of the night, and both left wheels of my car fell into a gutter due to some yokai. I had to call a tow truck. It's a truly haunted spot. It didn't happen to me, but I'm sure there will be retaliation. And the locals take great care of it. Don't forget. (Original) 恵那山神社より先には行けません　工事で　稀に見る霊スポ 夜中に行った木曽駒冷水公園で車を側溝に左側二輪とも妖怪たちに落とされ　レッカー車呼ぶ始末　兎に角強烈なスポット 私は違いますが 面白半分は必ず報復がありそうです　しかも地元の人はとても大切になさっています お忘れなく

(Translated by Google) On Saturday, October 26, 2024, a customer invited us to go mountain climbing for two consecutive months. I climbed Mt. Ena in Gifu Prefecture. It was a really fun climb❣️ Thank you everyone for your hard work & thank you 😊 3:30 Gather at Kasumigaura Ryokuchi Park 6:27 Start of Kamisaka Pass trailhead 6:56 Senryoyama (altitude 1,662m) 8:35 Mt. Oban (altitude 1,696m) 11:54 Climb Mt. Ena (2,191m above sea level) 15:55 Arrive at Kamisaka Pass trailhead 19:50 Arrive at Kasumigaura Ryokuchi Park [100 Famous Mountains/Mt. Ena] It is the southernmost mountain in the Central Alps and is the highest peak in Mino, which straddles Achi Village in Nagano Prefecture and Nakatsugawa City in Gifu Prefecture. Approximately 10 minutes southeast of the highest point at the summit, which is 2,191 m above sea level, there is a first-class trig point, observation deck, and Ena Shrine Okumiya headquarters. Near the summit, there is a forest of tall coniferous trees such as spruce and Japanese hemlock. (Original) 2024年10月26日(土)に、お客様に2ヶ月連続で登山に誘ってもらいました。 岐阜県にある『恵那山』に登って来ました。 めちゃ楽しい登山でした❣️ 皆さま、お疲れさまでした＆ありがとうございました😊 3:30 霞ヶ浦緑地公園集合 6:27 神坂峠登山口スタート 6:56 千両山(標高1,662m) 8:35 大判山(標高1,696m) 11:54 恵那山登頂(標高2,191m) 15:55 神坂峠登山口着 19:50 霞ヶ浦緑地公園着 【百名山・恵那山(えなさん)】 中央アルプスの最南端にある山で長野県阿智村と岐阜県中津川市にまたがる美濃の最高峰。 山頂の標高2,191 mの最高点より約10分ほどの南東には、一等三角点、展望台、恵那神社奥宮本社があります。 山頂付近はトウヒやコメツガなどの背が高い針葉樹林があります。

(Translated by Google) I climbed it twice, once on a foggy day and once on a sunny day. On the foggy day, I climbed from the Kamisaka Pass side to Obanyama, and on the sunny day, I climbed from the Hirokawara side to the summit. The ease of climbing varies depending on whether or not there is kumazasa, and when I climbed, the kumazasa was not cut on the Kamisaka Pass side, but it was cut on the Hirokawara side. Even with that in mind, the trail on the Hirokawara side was relatively wide and the gradient was just right, so it was very easy to climb. On the Kamisaka Pass side, you have to go over two peaks, Senryoyama and Obanyama, so the climb back down is tough. The view from the summit is as bad as the reputation suggests, but the scenery on the way was good, albeit partially, on both sides. It's better not to climb after rain, as it gets very muddy. (Original) ガスった日と晴天の日と、2回登りました ガスった日は神坂峠側から大判山まで登り、晴天の日は広河原側から山頂まで登りました 熊笹の有り無しで登りやすさが異なり、自分が登った時は神坂峠側は熊笹がカットされておらず、広河原側はカットされていました それを踏まえても、広河原側の方が登山道が比較的広く、勾配も丁度良い為、非常に登りやすかったです 神坂峠側は千両山と大判山の2つのピークを超えなければならないので、下山時の登り返しがキツイです 山頂の眺望は評判通りなにも無いですが、道中の景色はどちら側も、部分的ですが良かったです 雨天後はぬかるみが酷い為、登るのはやめたほうがいいです

(Translated by Google) Depart from the Hirokawaharaguchi parking lot. After walking on the pavement for about 25 minutes, you will reach the Hirogawara trailhead, and there is a place where there is a landslide, so please be careful. . Enter the trailhead on the left towards the Hontani River and cross a simple bridge. From here, it's about a 30 minute steep climb up the mountain. Once you reach the ridge, you will have to climb a rather steep 30 minutes. Once you reach the top of the ridge, it's a light climb for about 30 minutes. From here, there are many bamboo grasses on the ridgeline, and it takes about 30 minutes to climb while enjoying the view of the Southern Alps. Along the way, there are places where you can see Mt. Ontake and Mt. Norikura. This route has the best view, so enjoy your climb. Once you reach the top of the ridge, you will have to climb again through the forest zone for about 30 minutes. It takes about 2 and a half hours from the trailhead, and the summit plaza is 2190m. . As rumored, it is surrounded by trees, and although there is an observation tower, there is almost no view. After walking for about 10 minutes, you will come to the evacuation hut. There are toilets and a plaza, so it's a good place to have lunch. There is a rocky area above the hut, and you can see a little of the Southern Alps. If you go a little north from here, you will find the highest point of Mt. Ena, 2191m, but there was only a small sign on the tree. It feels more like walking on a low mountain with the forested area and many insects, but the course is fun to climb. I wish they would create a place near the top where you can see Gifu better! (Original) 広河原口駐車場を出発。舗道を25分ぐらいで広河原登山口に、途中崖崩れの場所があり、注意してください。。登山口は本谷川の方へ左手から入り、簡易の橋を渡ります。 ここから山の取り付きを30分ほど急登です。尾根筋に出ると、ややきつい登りを30分。尾根筋を登り切ると30分ほどは軽い登りです。ここからは、稜線でササが多くなり、南アルプスなど眺望を見ながら30分ぐらい登っていきます。途中、御嶽山や乗鞍岳も見える場所もあります。こちらのルートでは、一番眺望がよい所なので、楽しんで登りましょう。稜線登り切りると、また樹林帯を30分ぐらい登ります。 登山口からだと約2時間半ぐらいで、頂上広場2190mです。。 噂通り、木に囲まれており、展望やぐらもありますが、ほとんど眺望なしです。10分ぐらい歩くと避難小屋に出ます。トイレもあり、広場もあるので、昼食場所によいです。小屋の上に岩場があり、南アルプスが少し見えます。ここから、少し北に行くと恵那山最高点2191mがありますが、木の上に小さい標識があるだけでした。 樹林帯や虫の多さなど、どちらかと言うと低山を歩いている感覚ですが、コース的には登っていて楽しいです。頂上付近で、岐阜の方が眺望できる場所を作ってもらえればよいのですが！

(Translated by Google) It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, straddling Gifu and Nagano prefectures. It has an elevation of 2,191m, and there are several climbing routes on both the Nagano and Gifu sides. This time, we climbed from the Maemiya trailhead on the Gifu side. The trailhead is right next to Ena Shrine. The shrine parking lot can accommodate over 10 cars. Compared to other routes, this route takes longer, in units of an hour. The route is quite extreme, with 90% climbing and 10% descending. As a result, it feels like you are climbing in a straight line. So when descending, it's a route where you just keep descending. If you attack at an average pace, including breaks, it will take about 5 hours and 30 minutes to climb and 3 hours and 30 minutes to descend. The footing is fairly stable and the path is easy to follow, so it's unlikely that you'll get lost, but there are few signboards along the way, so caution is required. There are two river crossings, and if you go straight in without crossing the second one, you will be off the route, so be especially careful. There are almost no views along the way, including to the summit, so I don't recommend this route for those who value the scenery. However, I would like to add that the view along the way is good if you take the Kamisaka Pass route on the Nagano side. I recommend this route for those who want to climb one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan or enjoy seasonal flowers. By the way, Mt. Ena has also been selected as one of the new 100 famous flowers. There is an observation deck at the summit, but the tall coniferous trees tower over you and you can hardly see the view. There are also mountain huts and toilets, which is a nice feature. Mt. Ena is said to have been climbed by British missionary Walter Weston, who spread the name to the world. On the way to the Maemiya trailhead (a little before), there is a memorial park and a bronze statue of him. I have included Ena Shrine, which is next to the trailhead, at the end of the image for your reference. *The rating is merely an overall rating of Mt. Ena from the Maemiya trailhead route. (Original) 岐阜県と長野県に跨がる日本百名山の1座です。 標高は2191mで長野側と岐阜側に幾つか登山ルートがあります。 今回は岐阜側にある前宮登山口からの登頂。 恵那神社のすぐ側に登山口があります。 駐車場も神社駐車場に10数台は停められます。 他のルートに比べて1時間単位で多く時間を要するルートです。 道中は登り9に降り1といった感じのかなり極端な登り一辺倒です。 その為、ひたすら一直線に登っている感覚になります。 ですので下山時はひたすら降りだけの様なルートでもあります。 休憩を含めて平均的なペースでアタックした場合は登り5時間30分で降り3時間30分位だと思います。 足場が割と安定しており道も分かりやすく迷う可能性は低いですが、道中の案内板も少なく注意は必要。 渡渉が2箇所あり、2箇所目は渡渉せず真っ直ぐに進入するとルートから外れる為に特に警戒。 山頂を含め道中には眺望はほぼないので景観を重視する方にはあまりオススメ出来ません。 但し、長野側の神坂峠ルートだと道中の展望は良いという点を付け加えておきます。 日本百名山を登りたい、もしくは季節の花を楽しみたいという方にはオススメです。 ちなみに恵那山は新・花の百名山にも選定されています。 山頂には展望台がありますが背の高い針葉樹が聳え立ち並び景色は殆ど見えません。 山小屋やトイレも設置されているのでその点はありがたいポイントです。 恵那山はイギリス人宣教師のウォルター・ウェストンが登頂し世に広めたという由来があります。 前宮登山口への途中(少し手前)に氏の記念公園と銅像があります。 登山口隣にある恵那神社を画像の最後に掲載しておきますので参考までに。 ※評価はあくまで前宮登山口ルートからの恵那山の総合評価です。

Two room museum full of mainly antique documents in Japanese. No English descriptions of what is on display although you can work out some of what is depicted. Probably only for the dedicated historian unless you speak Japanese.

(Translated by Google) I stopped by the Nakasendo History Museum. Since we arrived before the museum opened, we had a free tour of the Wakihonjin Jodan-no-ma and the storehouse first! The sea cucumber wall was also rare and very beautiful. The reason I stopped by the Nakasendo History Museum was because I wanted to see the (travel diary and view of old maps) exhibit. I wanted to take a more leisurely look at it, but unfortunately I couldn't take pictures inside. There were many documents with old written characters on display, so it was difficult to understand without detailed explanations. It was very nice to see an explanation of Kiso Itsuki near the entrance, and to see the real thing. However, I thought that parents and children could learn about Kiso Itsuki if there were explanations written on panels! Parking is at the back of the building. I stopped by on a weekday morning and it was pretty empty. The surrounding Shoya Ruins and Waki ​​Honjin have a bigger impact than the facility itself. (Original) 中山道歴史資料館に立ち寄りました。開館前に到着したため無料の脇本陣上段の間と土蔵を先に見学しました！ナマコ壁も珍しく大変素晴らしかったです。 中山道歴史資料館に立ち寄ったのは、（旅日記と古地図の眺め）の展示が見たかったから。もっとゆっくり眺めたかったのですが、内部は写真が撮れないのが残念でした。 昔の文字の書かれた文書が多く展示されているため、説明が少なく詳しくないと理解が難しかったです。 入口付近に木曽五木の説明があり、ホンモノが置いてあるのは、とても良かったです。ただ木曽五木もパネルなどで説明が書いてあれば親子で学べると思いました！ 駐車場は、建物裏です。 平日午前中に立ち寄りましたがすいています。 施設より周りの庄屋跡や脇本陣のほうがインパクトが大きいです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while walking Nakasendo. There was a wealth of information about Nakasendo and Nakatsugawa, and it was very interesting to see. What left an impression on me was the overnight stay at the Imperial Princess Kazugawa Shrine in Nakatsugawa, and I was surprised to learn that the procession was 77km long with approximately 20,000 people. The restored ``Jodan no Ma'' in the adjacent Wakihonjin was a sight to behold, and the staff were friendly and helpful. (Original) 中山道歩きで立ち寄らせていただきました。中山道や中津川に関する資料が豊富で見ごたえがありました。印象に残ったのは皇女和宮中津川宿泊と大行列で、約2万人で長さ77㎞に及んだという資料にびっくりしました。 隣接する脇本陣に復元された「上段の間」も見ごたえ充分で、スタッフの対応もソフトで良かったです。

(Translated by Google) 10/10/2025 I've long been interested in the Mito Tengu Party at the end of the Edo period and the rise of Hirata Kokugaku (Japanese classical learning) in the Ina Valley and Nakatsugawa area. The "Historical Museum" is now located in a building across from Honjin, in the parking lot. I wasn't expecting much, but there were so many exhibits, from the Nakatsugawa Conference and Princess Kazunomiya's marriage to the Sekihōtai (Red Army Corps), that I realized I'd never be able to see everything properly in the hour or so I'd planned. I ended up buying the first five issues of "The History and Culture of the Highway," a pamphlet compiled by an organization called the "Nakasendo Historical Materials Research Association," which was on sale at the ticket counter. I plan to read it this winter. Given the changing times and the increasing number of foreign tourists, "the museum is probably thinking about changing the content of the exhibits" (according to a senior museum staff member), but I hope they don't forget the expectations of history buffs. (Original) 10/10/2025 前々から幕末の水戸天狗党や、伊那谷から中津川一帯の平田国学の隆盛には関心があった。 今は駐車場の本陣の向かいのビルに「歴史資料館」はあった。 余り期待はしていなかったのだが、中津川会談、和宮降嫁から赤報隊まで多くの資料が展示され、予定した1時間ほどではとうていキチンと見るのは無理だと思った。 結局チケット売場で売っていた「中山道歴史資料研究会」なる組織が編集した冊子「街道の歴史と文化」を第5号まで購入した。来る冬読もうと思う。 時代も変わり、外国人観光客も増えた現状を思えば、「展示内容も変えていかなければと考えている」（幹部館員）のだろうが、歴史好きの期待も忘れないでいてほしい。

(Translated by Google) This museum is located near the old Nakasendo Honjin. It costs money to visit, but it's a great museum that's worth the money. It doesn't take much time, so I recommend stopping by. (Original) 中山道旧本陣の近くにある資料館。有料ですが、料金以上の価値がある立派な資料館です。さほど時間はかからないので、立ち寄ることをお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) From April 2023 to August 2024, detailed paper crafts of the discontinued Kitaena train, D51, and C12 are on display in the hall in front of the counter of the Nakasendo Museum, and you can see them for free. We plan to continue exhibiting in the future. (Original) 2023年4月から2024年8月現在まで中山道資料館のカウンター前のホールに廃線になった北恵那電車とD51、C12の精巧なペーパークラフトが展示されており、無料で見ることが出来ます 今後も継続展示の予定です

(Translated by Google) This is a museum where you can learn about the history of Nakasendo Nakatsugawa-juku. The contents of the exhibit seemed a little plain, but there were a lot of useful materials. This area has recreated the atmosphere of the old Nakasendo, and is a good place to take a leisurely stroll. (Original) 中山道中津川宿の歴史について学べる資料館です。展示内容は少し地味な感じがしましたが、色々と参考になる資料もありました。 この辺りは旧中山道の雰囲気が再現されていて、ゆっくり散策するのによい場所です。

I saw such a sight for the first time in my life and I really liked it here. It was very beautiful and I had a lot of fun. I took a lot of pictures and also made a video. If anyone wants to see the video here then my channel on YouTube is named UK 07 Lucky Japan.

The place is beautiful and looks refreshing. But you can't see close. There is a campsite nearby. And also there is a place for fishing. There is a river that can be used to play. The parking lot is wide. To get to the waterfall, you have to walk from the parking lot. no need to pay for a ticket

It’s really amazing! I love this place! Can’t wait to come back again 🔜 #familyandfriends #adventure #summertime2023

Amazing autumn scenery

Very beautiful

Fresh air. Beautiful science. 🥰🥰🥰

Nice waterfall

Stayed here for 2 nights to do the basic Nakasendo way from Magome to Tsumago. Well preserved old house located right in the middle of Magomejuku. Shoutout to Jeng and Maria for their superb customer service. Food was authentic Japanese fare. You can grab water and beer from their fridge and drop your payment in the box (honesty system). It was summer when we visited, around August, the AC in the room was a lifesaver. The only thing I didnt like was the common toilet. If you're uncomfortable doing your #2 in a public toilet like me then it is a bit of a challenge. I even had to go to the public toilet located in the tourism office early in the morning just to get my privacy. I'd suggest they build a couple of private toilets for those who are uncomfortable in a shared toilet. Oh btw, its a bit of an uphill walk from the bus stop. Small lauggage is recommended. Other than that I'd recommend it.

ACOID THIS PLACE. We got a 6 tatami room for ¥11,000. Room was clean. Dinner was priced at a ridiculous ¥36,000! We can get the same kind of food at the restaurant down the hill for ¥1,800. When arriving no one to greet us but a note when pressing the bell sometimes there is someone coming, sometimes no one. You can go to a few other restaurants that serve dinner for a better price. 2nd floor is cramp with as many rooms as they can to maximise profit. Walls are thin, paper thin literally cause they are made of paper or card board and you can hear guests next door talking and slamming door of their room or the toilet. Water on tap running. We were unlucky and had a group of 6-7 Malaysian aunties talking loud to each other cross a few rooms. Noise started as soon as sun rise at 6:20am. Guess walking stumping. Checking out is also pretty much DIY and self serving as checking. Been to similar places and many ryokan. Beside the building front facade and room looks Japanese and there is not much authenticity about it. Water pressure in the common bath and all basin is low, very low. No hot water coming on all basins. Heated toilet seat was off. Again to maximise profit. This is pretty much a backpacker dormitory low budget hotel that charges a lot. That’s all. Thank God it was only one night.

4.5 — Magome Chaya is in an excellent location right smack in the middle of the charming town of Magome. We stayed in a private room, but the toilet is shared and the shower area is not private. The service is excellent and the food is plenty. I’m rating it as 4.5 just because there were no toiletries provided, which becomes a challenge given there are no convenience stores around in this rural area. But other than that, our stay was good.

We had an overnight stay with two people. The stay was perfect from the initial welcome to checkout. The house is beautiful, the food was impressive and very tasty. We were wonderfully looked after and nothing was missing. The beds were also comfortable and the dormitory was quiet and well separated. I have nothing negative to report. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We'll be back anytime!

Really enjoyed our stay in this guesthouse, mostly thanks to the amazing dinner! Magome was a great stop partway through our Nakasendo hike and we felt lucky to get the last space available for the night we needed. We stayed in the large dorm which meant you could definitely hear other people getting ready for bed/snoring(!) but you had a curtained off private area so that wasn’t an issue. The bed was okay, but the pillow quite hard! Definitely book in for the dinner. Breakfast was served too early for us (7.30-8 I think?)

The guesthouse exceed my expectation. Clean, modern, new and friendly host. I stayed at dorm. The design is good where curtain will seperate 2 bunk bed with the rest. I was lucky that the rest of the dorm mate were quiet so we have a peaceful night sleep. You will have some private space in front of the bed. I didn't take full dinner but the grilled fish is fresh.

experience was good, especially from the perspective of staying in a traditional place along the Nakasendo. However, I was a little concerned about the cleanliness of the futons and bedsheets — they didn’t feel completely clean, and the shared bathroom also didn’t give the best impression in terms of hygiene. Even so, the experience itself is something worth trying at least once, and for that reason I’d still say it deserves 4 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The part that left me with a slightly bitter aftertaste was the food. In my opinion, it was quite expensive for what was served, and that would be the main reason I wouldn’t return. I’m attaching some photos so you can get a realistic idea — nothing hidden, just an honest view.

An intimate yakitori restaurant with delicious food and incredible staff. We felt very welcomed here as tourists. We got here right when they opened and we got the only table available. They were full with reservations and were turning people away. The vegetable yakitori bowl was delicious. We also enjoyed the tempura and meatball sticks, so flavorful! I would highly recommend this place.

Felt very welcomed to this establishment. Friendly staff, English menu and tasty food. Delicious.

It is a five star experience. The food is yummy and probably the best chicken yakitori I ever had . I had quite a few in my lifetime. The reason is that the chicken is soft and it is definitely fresh. The staff are friendly and attentive. 30th June visit.

One of the most authentic experiences we had in Japan. The staff originally told us they were fully booked so we started walking to look for other restaurants, but a few minutes away they came running to let us know there was a spot available. Food was amazing and the service was super nice.

Amazingly delicious food. Yakitori was well executed with the right char while still being juicy. Definitely order the tsukune. Staff were super helpful and kind!

Very good. Great food. Met a nice guy that showed us how to make origami chopstick holders... We had a very nice evening.

Stumbled with this place on my way to the hotel. I was not expecting to find such a gem. From the 20 days I was in Japan this was One of the most authentic and one of the best restaurants I was lucky to experience. Food is amazing, I could not stop ordering food... And the service on top of that was premium! 5 start restaurant!