Japan

Tsumago-juku, Japan

About Tsumago-juku

In the late 1970s, the village was later designated as a Nationally Designated Architectural PReservation Site by the Japanese government. Despite the old world charm, the village is known for the number of tourist shops. The local government even signed a decree declaring that no shop will be sold or destroyed in the village. In fact, the majority of the village runs on tourist based activities. The town is fully inhabited by locals and continues to attract tourists from all over the world.

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Tsumago-juku Highlights

• Take a guided tour and explore the village while you learn more about the history and architecture of the village.
• Shop for souvenirs from the shops in the village and do your part in promoting the business of small entrepreneurs in the village.
• Check out the notice board in the village and know more about how it was used to communicate important messages.
• Walk on the Magome Tsumago trail and embark on an adventure that passes through small villages and fields.
• Visit the Kotoku temple and make an offering while you learn more about the local traditions and customs followed in the temple.

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Point of Interest for Tsumago-juku

Visit The Notice Board

There was a time when the notice board in the village used to be the go to place for locals to check out for announcements. That’s because the notice board used to be the go to place for pronouncing decrees from the shogunate.

The notice board is still in excellent conditions and continues to have prohibitions and warnings. In fact if you are well versed in Japanese, you can also check out the different types of messages on the notice board.

Walk on The Magome Tsumago Trail

If you are in Tsumago and want to do something offbeat then the Magome Tsumago trail is your go to plan. This is a well maintained part of the Nakasendo route that runs to the Kiso valley. The trail is apt even for beginners and is about 8 kilometres long. You will require at least 2 to 3 hours to finish the trail. This trail passes through houses and fields of local residents which is also worth checking out.

Take a Guided Tour

This has always been the go to experience when visiting Tsumago. These tours are led by experienced guides who unveil all secrets of the village. From interesting facts about the history and architecture of the village to even unique trivia, there is a lot to know.

You can find guided tours available in English and are available in both groups and individual tours. For a better experience, do not forget to ask a lot of questions about the shrine to the guides and they will be glad to answer.

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