Magome

Magome is a charming old rest stop on the historic Nakasendō Road, which connected Kyoto to Edo during the feudal period. In its day, it was a prosperous and cosmopolitan hub, though it fell into disuse after the arrival of the railway. Today, it has been carefully restored to recreate the Japan of the past: cobblestone streets free of wires and cars, traditional wooden houses, artisan workshops, small shops, and soba restaurants. Strolling through Magome is like stepping back in time and experiencing the most authentic essence of old Japan.