Departing from Nagoya: Inuyama Castle, Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku One-Day Tour

A much more strenuous visit than expected! 😂 If you have difficulty walking, I'll be honest, I advise against it, because the climb on Nakasendo is unforgiving—my legs are still sore! Otherwise, from Inuyama to Tsumago-juku, the landscapes are magnificent and breathtaking! If you're lucky enough to go on a clear day, it will only be better. A truly fascinating and wonderful excursion!

Jin and our bus driver were quite knowledgeable, adaptable and kind. Ensure you’re prepared for the journey as it does involve a lot of walking as per the description. We thoroughly enjoyed all the places we visited. A definite must-do if you have a free full day in Nagoya. Thank you!

Our guide Summer is awesome, she has gone above & beyond to take care of us and guide us to make sure we experience a great tour. She sent us via the chatgroup she created the materials/photos, information, and recommendations that she talked about and is very clear on the return times and how to find our bus. when the lunch we ordered was late, she even helped serve the ordered set meals just so we are able to eat quickly and have ample time to explore.

This itinerary offered beautiful scenery without the crowds, which I really enjoyed. The tour guide and driver were also very kind, and the soba noodle shop and strawberries recommended by the guide were delicious!

Wonderful tour. Nancy was a lovely, professional and knowledgeable guide. Timing was good at each destination, everything was well organised and our driver was also lovely and got us safely there and back. Great value for money, this costs less than doing it yourself on public train/bus and is much more convenient. Highly reccomend.

Fortunately, the weather was great for an outing, and everyone gathered and departed quite punctually in the morning. Although our tour guide Xiao Su's English might be a bit too literal and potentially difficult for Westerners to understand, her Chinese explanations were very clear, and she was enthusiastic and helpful, assisting with group photos and communicating with Japanese restaurants. Overall, it deserves a five-star rating. However, I suggest that before getting off the bus, the guide could remind each passenger of the meeting time again, or perhaps use a sign to indicate it, as some people might still misunderstand. The driver also drove very comfortably, and I didn't feel dizzy, but there was a 1-1.5 hour stretch of mountain roads, so I recommend that those who are more sensitive take motion sickness medication beforehand.

great experience, would be a bit better if we had more time in magome and tsumago-juku, buy still awesome 10/10

This trip was a last-minute addition, primarily because tomorrow we're visiting another key area, Tateyama Kurobe. Also, on my last trip to Nagoya, I missed famous spots like Inuyama Castle, Magome-juku, and Tsumago-juku. I had previously booked a similar local tour, but it was canceled due to insufficient participants. So, when the opportunity arose again, I naturally decided to join. The guide was very competent in arranging all the attractions. An added surprise was that three out of our four groups (including mine) were from Hong Kong, which is quite rare.

The itinerary was well-organized, the attractions were unique, and the tour guide was very informative.

If you're not driving and prefer a day trip covering four attractions, this is a great option. Perfect for scenery lovers! Inuyama Castle is a unique wooden castle with stunning panoramic views from the top. Ena Gorge Observatory serves as a brief stopover point. The nostalgic post towns of Magome and Tsumago offer charming shops and local snacks to enjoy.