Inuyama

This time, I joined a semi-independent tour with a travel agency in Nagoya. I signed up for a one-day tour, and the tour guide managed the time very well, controlling the time spent at each attraction. The guide provided a very clear introduction to Inuyama Castle, Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku, and related Japanese history, and I learned a lot.

Ticket purchase is quick; simply scan the QR code with staff at the entrance.

Unfortunately, it rained that day, but thankfully we were on a large tour bus, so the journey wasn't too frustrating. Inuyama Castle was very crowded, but the views were definitely worth it. Ena Gorge is viewed from a small observation deck, but the apples and peaches sold at the shops were really sweet, and you won't regret buying them. Although we only had two hours in Magome-juku, it felt a bit short including lunch time. Perhaps because of the rain, some shops were closed, so there weren't many places to visit, which was a bit of a shame. Tsumago-juku, however, was a different story. Although it was raining there too, I personally preferred the atmosphere. The view of the distant mountains and the strolling through the alleyways created a wonderful ambiance! Overall, it was a very good day trip!

The driver was friendly and polite, thoughtfully introducing each attraction, and taking you directly to the entrance of each stop instead of just dropping you off in a parking lot. The vehicle was large and comfortable. It was a great travel experience.