Inuyama Castle, Ena Gorge, Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku (From Nagoya)
- Departing from Nagoya city, this join-in day tour can be booked for groups of 4 or more, perfect for solo travelers and small groups looking for a spontaneous getaway.
- Easily explore three popular attractions: ascend the 400-year-old Inuyama Castle and the Ena Gorge observation deck, overlooking the stunning gorge scenery.
- Experience the perfect blend of historical culture and natural beauty in a Michelin one-star-rated post town.
- The tour includes an Inuyama Castle admission ticket, eliminating the hassle of on-site ticket purchase, allowing you to focus on enjoying every moment of your journey.
What to expect
This tour departs from Nagoya city and begins with a visit to Inuyama Castle. Inuyama Castle is one of only five national treasure castles in Japan and is also one of Japan's oldest original castles still standing. Then, head to the Ena Gorge Observatory, a natural cliff observation deck, to take in the natural scenery. Finally, explore Japan's rich cultural heritage at the ancient post towns of Tsumago and Magome. Afterwards, return to Nagoya city.










Reviews
Tour was well managed and there was sufficient time to explore in each destination. The driver had to double up as the tour guide. He was most helpful and approachable. Overall, it was a value-for-money trip as the destinations were too far away to use public transport. Highly recommended!
The meeting point was very easy to locate, which made the whole experience start off smoothly. The itinerary was well-paced and the guide was friendly and helpful throughout the trip. The bus could definitely be a bit cleaner, but overall it was a great value for the price. Worth every penny for the experience!
This time I came in early March to visit a less accessible attraction in Nagoya. I was worried whether it would be fun. The tour guide and driver were both from mainland China, but they were very friendly! Tour guide Tao Jing's explanation was detailed and thorough, and the itinerary was arranged at just the right time. Everyone in the group gathered on time at each attraction, making the whole journey very smooth and returning to the city early. Magome-juku is really super beautiful and quaint, and it is a place you must visit once in your life! But I feel that Ena Gorge is an itinerary that can be deleted, because there is really no scenery and it is very ordinary. I hope that travel agencies can seriously refer to this suggestion and allow more time to stay in Inuyama Castle. Otherwise, there will not be much time left after entering the castle. It’s a pity that we can’t even have a good look at the shopping street. I feel very sorry! !
Nice day trip and very happy to have our guide (郭华娟), for her appropriate explanation of Nagoya's key atttactions and location details. She also gave details of Japan culture and specialty at different prefecture. Highly recommended!
I saw the "Inuyama Castle & Ena Gorge & Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku" package on Klook this time, and I'm grateful for the fate that allowed us to meet tour guide Hsu Hsi-chun. We hit it off immediately, like long-lost friends. Her professional explanations during the trip made it feel like we were actually there, and in an instant, I was immersed in the local Japanese culture. I'm very happy I bought this package deal, and I highly recommend that everyone buy this itinerary when traveling to Nagoya and go for a walk and a look!
Worth every penny! When we went, it was just our family of four in the entire mountain village, so it felt like a private tour. Our driver, Xiao Wu, was very flexible and accommodated our family's adjustments to the itinerary and schedule. The lunch restaurant he recommended was delicious 😋. Both the adults and kids had a great time🥳. On the way back to Nagoya, he even conveniently dropped us off at the entrance of the Pokémon Center at "Yabacho Station," helping us complete a trip we thought we might miss. We are so grateful for his thoughtfulness. KLOOK has never disappointed me!
Very satisfied with the whole trip. 😎😎😎You can go to several different attractions at once. Super invincible and satisfied with the transportation. 😍😍😍The tour guide is also very good and has detailed introductions to different attractions. 🫶🫶🫶Magomejuku and Tsumagojuku are very quaint. The weather in Nagoya has been bad in the past few days, but fortunately the weather was good that day and it didn't rain heavily. The whole trip went very smoothly. 👍👍👍 Finally, I recommend this trip to everyone😜😜😜
The ticket package for Inuyama Castle is very good. You can see the whole castle from the top floor of the castle tower. There are many cherry blossoms in full bloom in Ena Gorge, and walking on the old streets of Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku is very nostalgic. This time we were in a small group of 12 people. Mr. Yan was both the driver and the tour guide, and he gave us clear instructions. Because the tour bus was very comfortable, although the journey was a bit long, it didn’t feel tiring.
The cart ride distance is a bit far, but you can go further out to enjoy the scenery outside the city. Inuyama Castle is very photogenic both inside and out, and the view of the Kiso River from the castle is magnificent. Ena Gorge was a bit disappointing; it wasn't as beautiful as the photos online. We spent a longer time in Magome-juku, and also had a meal there. It's a place very worth visiting to see and learn about its culture and history. The scenery is unique after it snows, and you can see Mount Ena from the highest point. Finally, there was Tsumago-juku, which is also a post town, but the scenery is different from Magome-juku. Overall, the itinerary was timed just right, and it wasn't too rushed. Although there were quite a few people in the group and the large bus was almost full, the group members were great and were on time for boarding and disembarking, and we returned to Nagoya on schedule.
We arrived at the meeting point in the morning and waited until the meeting time but still didn't see the tour guide. Finally, under the instructions of other tour guides, our group of 10 people got on the bus by ourselves. The tour guide finally arrived when it was almost time to set off. He didn't apologize for being late, nor did he introduce himself. It looked like he had drunk too much last night and was late today because he got up too late. Suddenly, another woman who claimed to be a tour guide appeared next to the tour guide. We didn’t know their names until the end of the trip. They didn't explain much during the whole trip, nor did they communicate with other tour members. I have participated in these one-day tours before, but I have never encountered such unprofessional tour guides as these two. The tour leader/guide for this activity is Gao Jiale. I hope your company can follow up and understand his service quality. In addition, the car is very narrow and the interior is not very clean. The whole thing is disappointing.
Good to know
[Reference Vehicle]:
- 5-8 Seater: Toyota Alphard or similar
- 9-14 Seater: Toyota HAICE or similar
- 18-22 Seater: Mini-Coach
- 22 Seater and Above: Coach
The above vehicles are for reference only. Actual vehicle models will be adjusted according to the number of passengers on the day of the tour.
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