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Tsumago Ryokan

Welcome to Tsumago on the Old Nagasendo Highway. Tsumago is located in the southern part of the Kiso Valley in Nagano Prefecture. Many years ago, it was one of the eleven post towns in that district of the Nagasendo Highway. When the Chuo Rail Line was constructed along the Kiso River in 1911, Tsumago lost its role as a post town and it gradually became a deserted village. However, in 1968 a movement to preserve Edo and Meiji Period buildings began and during the following three years many structures were repaired and restored. In 1976, Tsumago was designated as a "Protected Area for the Preservation of Traditional Buildings" by the Japanese government. The Old Nagasendo Highway can now be enjoyed by visitors who wish to see a very important part of old Japan preserved in tact.

Tsumago Luggage Delivery Service
If you would like to walk the Nagasendo Road without carrying your luggage, there is a delivery service available. This service will send your luggage from the Magome Information Center to the Tsumago Information Center or from the Tsumago Information Center to the Magome Information Center. The cost per baggage is 500 yen, and you can drop off your luggage at the information centers from 8:30am until 11:30am (your luggage will arrive at 13:00). This service is in operation: May 21 - July 19 (Saturday, Sunday, Holidays); July 20 - August 31 (Everyday); September 1 - November 23 (Saturday, Sunday, Holidays).

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Price Per Guest Based on Double Occupancy
(See ryokan page for meals included.)