Templo Kokeizan Eiho-ji + Desfiladeiro de Oboke + Desfiladeiro de Ena + Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku (De Nagoya)

Although the order confirmation took a bit long, and I was worried it might be canceled, thankfully everything went smoothly. Participating in a one-day tour is highly recommended; you don't need to figure out how to take the bus or plan routes. With dedicated shuttle service, it's definitely worth the price. Our tour guide, Ms. Wang, and the driver were both very friendly, explaining the itinerary clearly. The guide was very thoughtful, recommending what to eat and what local specialties to buy, and even helped us pre-order delicious Gohei mochi. It was absolutely wonderful, and the time management was excellent with no delays. They even booked a lunch restaurant for us in Magome-juku. Visiting four attractions in one day—it's truly great value for money, and I highly recommend this tour!

Our tour in Gifu and Nagano was an excellent experience from start to finish. The schedule was perfectly managed—the departure and arrival times were exactly as stated, which made the whole trip smooth and stress-free. The tour itself was well-organized and enjoyable and was not rushed. Our guide, Liu, was friendly and accommodating. She offered helpful suggestions on food to try and things to do in the area, which really enhanced our experience. Communication was also very easy as Liu speaks English well and kept us updated throughout the day via WhatsApp. Transportation was comfortable and punctual, making the journey even more convenient. Overall, it was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Nagoya.

Our guide, Liu, was very detailed and helpful throughout the trip. He provided us with food recommendations and gave us a brief overview before we reached each attraction. The whole trip went smoothly and the bus was punctual. Pick-up point instructions were very clear too.

Super worth the price. Our tour guide, Ms. Yu, as well as our driver were very kind. We were right on schedule all the time. There were no delays and everything went really well. They also reserved a restaurant for our lunch in Magome-Juku. By the way, the lunch was so delicious. I had hot soba. We were also given a fan, a sticker, and maps as well. 4 places in 1 day - truly worth the price. Perfectly timed as well - not too short and not too long. This trip is highly recommended. I’d like to experience it again when it’s the peak of the autumn season or anytime soon.

amazing. The guide was lovely, there was plenty of time allocated to each spot and the restaurant we were taken to on the guide’s recommendation for lunch was cheap with decent portions and delicious. The bus was clean and any delays from traffic were clearly communicated. overall I would definitely recommend this day trip.

Amazing small group tour visiting sights that few tourists think to visit! The two old trading post towns, Magome and Tsumago, were incredible to visit. It was like stepping back in time a few hundred years and seeing what life was like back then. The bus was very comfortable, we didn’t feel rushed, tour guide was great, and the sights were amazing. wonderful tour!

Had an awesome time on this tour! Our tour guide, Sai, was nice and friendly. She gave clear explanations and instructions in both Chinese and English, which helped everyone feel included and made everything easy to follow. The tour bus was really comfy, so the rides between stops were relaxing. Every destination we visited was beautiful—every view looked like a postcard. The pace was just right, with enough time to eat, shop, and explore without feeling rushed. The souvenir shop owners were also super friendly and welcoming. Just a heads-up: there are quite a few steep slopes, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Overall, it was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend it!

We really enjoyed our tour with Liu. The tour was not rushed and all of the sites we visited are definitely beautiful despite the weather being a bit rainy at the end. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

This is one of the most professional guided tours I've ever experienced in Japan. The guide was very organized, providing clear instructions, maps, and recommendations for places of interest, with notes communicated via Line/WhatsApp. He was effectively trilingual, briefing a tour group of mixed nationalities, including Japanese. The tour was well-paced, with enough time to explore each sightseeing spot. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, mostly because of the guide, as it gave a sense of assurance that we were in good hands.

Today, our group of 12 people was incredibly punctual! And our tour guide, Xiao Liu, was super nice and professional! I feel very lucky this time, as we didn't encounter any latecomers 🤣. First stop: Eihō-ji Temple. Inside, there's the National Treasure Kannon-ji Temple (open only one day a year; usually, the doors are closed) and the National Treasure Kaisan-dō Hall. There's also a very large ginkgo tree within the temple grounds. The scenery is beautiful. If we came in autumn to see the maple leaves, it would definitely be even more stunning! Second stop: Ena Gorge Observation Deck. I was worried the weather would be bad and it would rain, but the sun ☀️ seemed to follow us almost everywhere! The photos turned out beautiful. And the guide was very enthusiastic about taking pictures for everyone. His photography skills were also excellent; he knew where and how to take good photos 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️. The guide specifically recommended the small stalls nearby, saying their food was good. The gohei mochi sauce and rice cakes are homemade, and the black sesame and chestnut ice cream are also highly recommended! Unfortunately, the chestnut season was over, so I couldn't try the chestnut ice cream. However, the black sesame ice cream (¥350) was also delicious – very rich but not artificial. The guide said he'd tried gohei mochi (¥300) in many places, but this one was his number one. Indeed, one bite and you understand; the sauce is amazing 🤤. But since it's freshly grilled, there's a bit of a wait. I heard some tourists even wanted to buy the sauce from the owner to take home, but the owner wouldn't sell it 🤣🤣🤣. Third stop: Magome-juku. We stayed here the longest (two hours) because it included time for lunch on our own. The guide offered to help us book a restaurant and have them prepare our meal in advance. It was local regional cuisine (tempura soba/rice). I found it more convenient, so I just ordered directly from the guide via Line. Unexpectedly, our table was right next to the waterwheel hut – super close and convenient. After eating, we could just walk straight up. And it was delicious!!!!! I thought group restaurant food might be mediocre, but it was unexpectedly super tasty 😳. The soba noodles were so good~~~~~~~~~~ The tempura was also so good~~~~~~~~~~ And they didn't serve iced tea; it was hot tea 👍🏻👍🏻, served in a Thermos flask, so it was piping hot~~ The main point is that the price was very reasonable. My tempura hot soba set was ¥1500, and my husband's tempura donburi was ¥1300. After eating, we walked along the street to the observation deck. The scenery was beautiful, and we were very lucky. Right after we finished taking photos at the observation deck and started walking back, dark clouds began to gather. Just as we were almost back to the parking lot, it started to rain. We perfectly avoided it (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎)! Magome-juku, I can only say, is an old town. It's very suitable for taking photos in a kimono, but the roads are a bit difficult to walk on, especially when it rains, so be careful of slippery surfaces. The guide kept emphasizing safety because he once had a group member slip here 囧. Additionally, there are many food options in Magome-juku. I saw many of the internet recommendations: freshly grilled senbei, steamed buns, chestnut cakes... But I was really too full, so I only bought the first two to eat on the way. Among them, I bought a vegetable bun for ¥250, and it turned out to be quite delicious; the filling was very well seasoned. I feel like I haven't had a single bad meal on this trip... Fourth stop: Tsumago-juku. The guide said he personally preferred Tsumago over Magome, but I'm the opposite~~~ Maybe it's because it was raining the whole time we were in Tsumago, or maybe because all the shops in Tsumago were closed, or perhaps because Magome looked better in photos 🥺. Anyway, I thought Tsumago-juku was just okay. The guide specifically took us to see "Koi-iwa" (Carp Rock). But after an earthquake a long time ago (1891), Koi-iwa collapsed, and the fallen rock doesn't really look like a carp anymore. However, people still consider it a landmark of Tsumago-juku (?). It's one of the must-see spots when visiting Tsumago-juku. Although the guide showed us old paintings of the carp rock, it's really hard to imagine 🙃. After the day's itinerary, on the way back to Nagoya, we passed a rest stop. Nakatsugawa City in Gifu Prefecture is a famous chestnut producing area in Japan, so there are many chestnut products. I bought two kinds of chestnut sweets at the rest stop (because we only had 10 minutes, it was very rushed). Immediately in the car, I regretted not buying more... Chestnuts 🌰 are really so suitable for desserts!