Magome-juku: Magome-juku, the 43rd post town on the Nakasendo Road│Gifu Japan

Overview of Magome-juku

Magome-juku is the 43rd post town on the Nakasendo route located in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, and is a place visited by many tourists due to its historical value and cultural importance.

There is an interesting story behind Magome-juku, including the important history of the post town and its connection to Shimazaki Toson.

Tourist attractions and cultural features

Magome-juku is known as a historical post town in Japan and is dotted with many tourist attractions.

We will introduce its distinctive charms below.

Cobblestone streets and preserved historic buildings

As you walk through Magome-juku, you will see an old townscape covered with cobblestone pavement.

This stone pavement retains a strong trace of the former post town, and conveys the scenery of that time to the present day.

In addition, historical buildings have been preserved, allowing you to imagine the scenes of those days.

The museum’s exhibits of old inns, merchant houses, and tools are also worth a visit.

Toson Memorial Museum

Magome-juku is also known as the birthplace of Toson Shimazaki.

The Toson Memorial Museum has exhibits about his life and literary activities, and you can experience his footsteps and literature.

There are also other places and historical sites connected to Toson scattered throughout the area, allowing you to get a glimpse of Toson’s influence and the history of the area.

Magome-juku is home to many of these tourist spots, and you can enjoy the quaint townscape while experiencing history and culture.

Toson Memorial Museum
■Location
　4256-1 Magome, Nakatsugawa City,
　Gifu Prefecture
■Business hours
　April-November: 9:00-17:00
　December-March: 9:00-16:00
■Regular holidays
　Every Wednesday from December to
　February
■Fees
　Adult: 500 yen
　Student: 400 yen
　Elementary and junior high school
　students: 100 yen
　*Group discounts available
■Inquiries
　Tel:0573-69-2047
■Website
　http://toson.jp/

Magome Pass

Magome Pass is located on Nakasendo in Gifu Prefecture, and is a special place where history and nature intertwine between Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku.

This pass is a post town on the Nakasendo Expressway, and is one of the historic sites that many people visit as a tourist destination.

In particular, it is also known for the inscription of Masaoka Shiki’s haiku, “Shirakumo and Aoba Wakaba no Sanjuri”.

Nakasendo has been a major road in Japan since ancient times, and Magome Pass is located along the route, leaving behind a richly historical scene.

The history and culture of this area can be felt through the changes in altitude and local folklore.

Basic information about “Magome-juku”

Info	Magomejuku ■Location 　Magome, Nakatsugawa City, 　Gifu Prefecture ■Business hours 　24hours ■Parking lot 　Parking available ■Inquiries 　Tel:0573-69-2336 ■Website 　www.kiso-magome.com
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