Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya
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Is Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya worth booking?
Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya is a 9-hour experience in Nagoya, Japan, from $8000 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (17)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $8000 per person
Join our tour and enjoy a captivating journey through time and culture as you explore the hidden gems of central Japan. Kokeizan Eihoji Temple, nestled in the serene countryside. Explore its peaceful grounds, adorned wi
What you get
- English- or Chinese-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned coach
- All entrance fees and taxes
About this experience
Join our tour and enjoy a captivating journey through time and culture as you explore the hidden gems of central Japan. Kokeizan Eihoji Temple, nestled in the serene countryside. Explore its peaceful grounds, adorned with lush gardens and ancient structures, offering a serene start to your cultural exploration. Enakyo Observatory for panoramic views of the Ena Gorge. Capture breathtaking vistas of the winding river and surrounding mountains, a perfect moment to connect with nature's beauty. Step back in time at Magome-juku, a beautifully preserved post town along the historic Nakasendo Trail. Wander along cobblestone streets lined with traditional wooden buildings, indulge in local delicacies, and browse quaint shops offering handmade crafts. Tsumago-juku, another charming post town frozen in time. Explore its well-preserved streets, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Japan's Edo period. Reflect on the day's experiences and cherish memories of Japan's rich heritage.
What's included
Included
- English- or Chinese-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned coach
- All entrance fees and taxes
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Nakasendo Magome-juku
Magome is a former post town in the Kiso Valley, which served travelers of the Nakasendo, a major route that connected Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal ages.
120 minutes here
Tsumagoi-mura
Tsumago, located in Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture, is a post town on the Nakasendo, one of the two old routes that connected Kyoto with Edo. At the request of the residents of Tsumago, it was declared that the town be preserved in its so original form and was designated as a Preservation District for Important Traditional Structures in 1976. Just as in the Edo period, it is lined with traditional houses with their old lattice windows.
70 minutes here
Kokeizan Eihoji Temple
Eihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in northern area of the city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Founded in the Kamakura period, two of the structures of the temple are designated National Treasures of Japan and its gardens are a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Magomekan is a convenient souvenir shop located in Magome-juku. Here, you can enjoy light meals such as gohei-mochi, skewered rice cakes coated with a sweet miso and walnut sauce.
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Magomejuku Lake
The pond in Magome-juku offers a beautiful view of Mt. Ena.
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Magome Wakihonjin Museum
The Magome Waki-honjin History Museum is a facility that reconstructs part of the former Waki-honjin and serves as a museum. It exhibits household goods and furnishings from the time, showcasing the culture of the Kisoji region.
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The Eihoji Temple Garden is a serene and solemn garden. While there are some steep slopes that require caution, the scenery is beautiful.
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Ena Valley
An artificial lake created by the Oi Dam. Sightseeing boats operate on the lake, and along both shores stand uniquely shaped rocks. There is also a park on the lakeside.
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The scenery is beautiful, and you can enjoy different views depending on where you look. There are also well-developed walking trails to explore.
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In the Edo period, this site was used as lodging for feudal lords and officials of the shogunate. Today, it is open to the public as a museum, faithfully reconstructed to reflect the original buildings of the time.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Nagoya
Nagoya Station VIP LINER Bus Stop departure at AM8:30 (AM8:20 meeting)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Nagoya Station VIP LINER Bus Stop departure at AM8:30 (AM8:20 meeting)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VIP Japan Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
- Upon arrival, please confirm your name with the guide or staff on the participant list.
- Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the child's price.
- Please be at the meeting point no later than 10min before departure. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please refrain from booking any time-sensitive activities such as restaurant reservations, cruise ship departures, or other scheduled commitments immediately following your tour.
- English and Chinese commentary might be given on the same bus in case of low number of participants.
- The tour may be canceled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.
- In the event of severe traffic caused by holidays or adverse weather conditions, there may be a reduction in planned attractions without refunds.
- The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.) The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. (The maximum size for luggage stored in the trunk should not exceed a total of 155cm- combined height, width, and depth.) Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
- Our contact number may be unavailable outside business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–6:00 PM JST).
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Must try the preserves trout fish at Magome-ku
Good tour guide Bara San, very well organized. Magome-ku is nice place to visit, can skip Tsumago, nothing special.
Response from the operator: Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and that Bara-san provided good guidance throughout the day. We're also happy that you enjoyed visiting Magome-juku and especially the local preserved trout specialty. At the same time, we appreciate your honest feedback regarding Tsumago. Every traveler has different interests, and comments like yours help future guests set expectations and help us continue refining our tour offerings. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon. Best regards, VIP Japan Tours
via Viator
Good tour! in two languages
Summer was great! she did a tour in English and Chinese. There was plenty of time at each location! X
Response from the operator: Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had plenty of time to explore each location. We’re also glad that our guide’s English and Chinese guidance helped make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours
via Viator
The tour company didn't...
The tour company didn't go above and beyond but it was still worth it. The driver was pretty rough and swerved around a lot, the tour guide gave very basic explanations in the bus but did put in good effort at the stops to translate for us and show us good spots, which makes up for the rest. The locations were very nice and worthwhile. Overall I am pleased 4/5
Response from the operator: Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that you found the locations nice and worthwhile, and that our guide’s efforts at the stops helped enhance your experience. At the same time, we’re sorry to learn that the driving and parts of the guided experience did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we will use them to improve both our transportation and overall service quality. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future. Best regards, VIP Japan Tours
via Viator
Great places to visit, language was an issue
The tour takes you on a great itinerary of places of interest outside of Nagoya. However, I was in a group of 9 and was the only non-Mandarin speaker. I was happy to give the tour guide the benefit of the doubt and participate fully. While the tour guide did the tour in both languages, he gave more details in Mandarin. I only realized this when I used Google Translate and read the translation of what he was saying to the Chinese tourists. I am unsure of the guide’s English proficiency because when I asked questions outside of the script, he struggled to answer them in English. This was disappointing for a 9-hour tour.
Response from the operator: Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and the destinations included in the tour. We sincerely apologize that the language experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important clear and balanced communication is, especially on a long tour, and we’re sorry that you felt the English explanations were limited compared to those in Mandarin. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will use this feedback to review our guide assignments and improve language support to ensure all guests feel equally included and informed. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve our services for future travelers, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best regards, VIP Japan Tour
via Viator
Good trip
It is very well spaced. Time given to enjoy each location is enough. We had Janet as our tour guide. She is great, informative and very friendly.
Response from the operator: Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for joining our Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour and for leaving a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the pacing of the tour felt just right and that you had enough time to enjoy each location. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guide Janet—she’ll be so happy to know you found her informative and friendly. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tour
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $8000 to $9176
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nagoya.
How much does Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya cost?
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Prices start at $8000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nagoya usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nagoya is not rushed.
Is Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nagoya, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nagoya can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nagoya and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour from Nagoya start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nagoya within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nagoya?
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On Outty we rank every Nagoya experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya], Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local, Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nagoya?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nagoya?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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