Unforgettable Edo Path: Magome-Tsumago Kiso Valley Walk

Harumoto San was awesome! Very knowledgeable guide who made the experience on the Kiso Valley come to life. His deep knowledge of the area and local history filled an otherwise rainy and cold day full of bright history that took us back in time! Enthusiastic, kind and accommodating his tour will be one of the highlight of my year spent in Japan!

Our guide Ryo was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the area (he grew up in the area of the Nakasendo Trail). Great attitude and very enthusiastic. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing time with Ryo on the hike between Magome and Tsumago. It is an easy trail in a gorgeous area and the towns are very cute. It was a very hot summer day but most of the trail is shaded which was a nice surprise. I imagine it must also be especially amazing in the fall.

We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring the Kiso Valley with our guide, Ryo. He was a great guide, able to answer any questions we had and telling us many interesting things about everything we saw on the walk. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore the area! Thank you very much Ryo!

A very interesting tour with a friendly guide. We enjoyed the history and the Japanese countryside. Highly recommended.

A beautiful tour not to miss. Moto was an amazing guide with so much knowledge and very welcoming! The scenery was breathtaking and the village not to be missed!

Ryo is an exceptional person which makes him A great guide. He loves the land and places he shared with us . I particularly was grateful for his gentle encouragement and patience that helped me to succeed in this mountain hiking challenge. I am almost eighty years old. I did not know if I could walk the pass. Ryo encouraged me the whole time and helped me to Keep saying yes until We succeeded. He took Us to special rest stops and waterfalls. We also began walking through charming old guardian towns and ended in another charming town. We visited a world full of quiet elegant harmonious beauty. Also conversations with Ryo were so satisfying and happy. Ryo knows how to share and listen. He is delightful, light and charming. I recommend this trip with Ryo for his hiking knowledge, knowing the history of the area and for his gentle sweet presence. Ruth Gould- Goodman, Venice CA. USA.

Our guide Moto made this trip exceptionally interesting, fun, and memorable. We learned a lot from him about the trail's history and about regional culture. We enjoyed breathtaking mountain views and forested paths, and we savored the delicious meal and special treats Moto introduced along the way.

What a wonderful experience! Harumoto was our tour guide and it was such a treat to have such a knowledgeable person guiding us. He was fun to talk with and was so great with talking with our kids along the way. Our 13 year old had so many questions, and Harumoto was so good at explaining things in a way she was interested in. We would recommend to any of our friends or family.

We loved our trail walk with Harumoto! He was very informative and helped take pictures, even recommended us an amazing lunch spot. He answered all of our questions and even though it was a rainy morning, it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much!