KYOTO - NAGOYA - MAGOME - TSUMAGO - TAKAYAMA
3 de Mayo 2026
3rd of May 2026
Salimos de Kyoto en el tren bala. Esta vez nuestras maletas se quedan y llegaran dentro de dos días a Tokyo. Llevamos una mochila con lo justo para dos noches y dos días. Dormiremos en 2 hoteles diferentes. El primer pueblo que visitamos hoy no solamente es precioso sino además muy fotogénico.
El tren bala paró en Nagoya y desde allí en bus nos fuimos a Magome.
- We left Kyoto on the bullet train. This time, our suitcases stayed behind and will arrive in Tokyo in two days. We're traveling with just a backpack containing the essentials for two days and two nights. We'll be staying at two different hotels. The first village we visited today is not only beautiful but also incredibly photogenic.
En sus orígenes, Magome era una ciudad posta, un lugar creado para ofrecer descanso, alojamiento y servicios a los viajeros que recorrían las principales rutas del Japón feudal. En su caso, se encontraba en la Nakasendo, la histórica carretera que unía toko y Kyoto. Con el paso del tiempo, la mayoría de estas ciudades posta desaparecieron, y solo un pequeño número ha logrado conservarse hasta nuestros días.
Lo mas importante que ver en Magome es pasear por su calle principal, un camino adoquinado en cuesta con casas tradicionales de madera, ver los molinos de agua en funcionamiento junto a los canales del pueblo y disfrutar de sus vistas panorámicas de los Alpes Japoneses y el valle circundante. La verdad es que el pueblo es muy bonito y las tiendas en la calle principal muy diferentes a lo que hayas- Magome in Kiso Valley, is one of the popular restored Edo-period towns which nowadays attracts many visitors with its stone-walk, flora-linen streets and beautifully maintained historic infrastructure.
- Back in its early days, Magome served as a "post town", which meant that it was primarily built to service and accommodate those traveling along major highways, which, in Magome´s case, was the route between Tokyo and Kyoto called Nakasendo. Most post towns these days have been demolished, with only a handful of them still standing.
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- The best way to experience Magome is by strolling along its main street, a charming uphill cobblestone path lined with traditional wooden houses. Be sure to stop by the working watermills beside the village's canals and take in the panoramic views of the Japanese Alps and the surrounding valley.
- Magome is truly a beautiful village, and the shops along its main street are unlike anything you've probably seen before, making the visit even more memorable.
A lo largo de la calle principal, las tiendas tradicionales exhiben sus productos con el encanto de antes. Es imposible resistirse a los dulces japoneses típicos de la región, como los oyaki que son pequeñas delicias rellenas y envueltas en masa deliciosas, también las galletas de arroz recién horneadas. Yo hice unas compras en una tienda y me pidieron que eligiera una tela, me quedé un poco sorprendida hasta que con el traductor de google (porque no habla inglés mucha gente) descubro que la tela iba a ser en realidad el envoltorio del paquete...me gustó tanto que todavía la conservo tal cual.
- Along the main street, traditional shops still showcase their products with the charm and atmosphere of times gone by. It is hard to resist the region´s delicious Japanese sweets, such as oyaki, small, delightful treats filled with different ingredients and wrapped in a soft, tasty dough, as well as freshly baked rice crackers. I stopped at one of the shops to buy a few things, and the shopkeeper askekd me to choose a piece of fabric. I was a little puzzled at first, but with the help of Google translate (as English is not widely spoken there), I discovered that the fabric was actually going to be used as the wrapping for my package. I loved this thoughtful detail so much that I still keep the fabric exactly as it was, as a beautiful reminder of that moment.
El Waki Honjin es una histórica posada feudal situada en el pueblo de posta de Tsumago, en la antigua ruta Nakasendo de Japón y funcionaba como alojamiento secundario para los señores feudales y sus séquitos cuando el edificio principal estaba completo.
- In Tsumago, our next stop after the walk from Magome, we visited a Waki Honjin, an old samurai-era inn.
- The Waki Honjin is a historic feudal lodging house located in the post town of Tsumago, along Japan´s ancient Nakasendo route. It served as a secondary accommodation for feudal lords and their entourages when the main inn, known as the Honjin was already fully occupied.
- Stepping inside, it was fascinating to imagine the travelers, samurai and officials who once passed through these rooms during the Edo period. The traditional architecture, wooden interiors, and quiet atmosphere offer a glimpse into a Japan of centuries past.
- After having some sandwiches on the bus, we headed towards Takayama. But before arriving, as happens most of the time, I found myself completely captivated, gazing at all the flowers decorating the houses in Magome. Discovering wild hellebores and other beautiful flowers along the way has been one of the greatest pleasures of this walk. It started to rain and I didn´t have time to take more pictures while walking.
- That night we slept at the Takayama Green Hotel and the dinner we enjoyed was fun and wonderful really. Until now, I have to say that we are really enjoying Japanese food.
- Everything is so peaceful here. We're heading to bed early because we have another visit planned for tomorrow.


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