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Magome

Magome (馬籠宿, Magome-juku) is a post town in Gifu. One of the most visited places in the Kiso Valley, Magome has been beautifully restored as an Edo Era post town and stone walkways line the town. Magome served as an important stop on the Nakasendo, a route that connected Tokyo and Kyoto.

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    Old Official Bulletin Board

    Just off the Nakasendo, this board was where the shogun would post his orders during the Edo Period.

    All hoursFree

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    Shimizuya Museum

    清水屋 資料館, Shimizuya shiryōkan

    Small museums with artifacts from when Magome served as a post town.

    08:00 to 17:00, 08:30 to 16:30 from December to March¥200

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    Tsuchimaya Shiryokan

    槌馬屋資料館

    Small museum remembering Toson and displaying artifacts of his family, it also features artifacts from the Meiji Era, which was when most of his early works were published

    09:00 to 18:00, closed irregularly during winter, check website for dates¥200

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    Tōson Memorial Museum

    藤村記念館, Tōson kinenkan

    Once the honjin of Magome, this former large inn serves as a memorial to the author Shimazaki Tosin and tells stories about his various works.

    Apr-Nov: 09:00-17:00, Dec-Mar: 09:00-16:00, closed on Wed from December–FebruaryAdult ¥500, child ¥100

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    Wakihonjin Museum

    馬籠脇本陣史料館, Wakihonjin shiryōkan

    The wakihonjin served as the post town's secondary inn after its honjin, there is now a small museum recounting Magome's history as a post town and features various artifacts from the Edo Era.

    09:00-17:00, closed from December 15 to February¥300

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    Preservation Area

    The preserved area of Magome runs beside the Nakasendo, most tourist sites are in this area and cobblestone streets connect the area. The photogenic streets are one of Magome's biggest tourist draws, and it is a good idea to spend time absorbing the rural atmosphere of the area. Be aware that people still live in the traditional buildings of the area.