Nagoya Side Trip to the Kiso Valley | japan-guide.com 

私は日本人ですが、このビデオを見て日本を旅したいと思いました。

We enjoyed walking from Magome to Tsumago but wow, I need to return to the Kiso Valley! The Bunraku puppet theatre museum, writing Japanese calligraphy and the river looked like highlights to me. Thankyou once again. Your videos are beautifully made highlighting so many aspects of Japan.

Rural Japan is so much more relaxing than big cities.

My wife is from Nagoya, we've been married almost 30 years, and in all many times I've been there we've only travelled through Kiso Valley on the way to another destination. I'm going back next week and Kiso valley will be a destination this trip! Thank You for such a beautiful and informative video.

I just wanted to tell you how much I loved your video. It’s a long story so I will make it as short as possible. My daughter lives in Aomori Prefecture and on my second visit to Japan, I decided that the second half of my month long stay In April, was to see Central Japan all on my own. I picked Nagoya as my base City (which I came to love) and had a 21 day train pass to use as I took daily side trips to see various places. My first trip was to Tsumago and Magome as I walked the Nakasendo Trail between. When I saw them again in your video, it brought a warmth to my heart and tears to my eyes as this was my first ever adventure as a solo traveler on my own in Japan. I had taught myself enough Japanese to be able to get by and for those two weeks on my own I traveled every day to a new place. Being a student of Japanese history another favorite day trip was to the fields in Sekigahara where Ieyasu Tokugawa won the great battle and unified Japan. Ok, enough, I would go on and on about Central Japan but you know.....you were there too. Thank you for my trip down memory lane ☺️🙏

I need to get back to Japan... It's so beautiful.

We are going there in 3 weeks after visiting Kyoto! Thanks Sam and the team for the tips!!

Nagoya is my home, and I love this city.

Finally a good video about Kiso valley on youtube. You did a fantastic job as always with screen, information, animation and everything else. It's just a joy watching your videos, keep it!

I took a train from Nagano to Nagoya to Kyoto through the Kiso Valley. I thought it was beautiful and I hadn't even seen all the hidden gems offered in the video. I just knew when we were going through there that it was a place I'd like to come back and spend more time in than just passing in a train. Now on my second trip to Japan we are planning to spend time in Nagoya which means I can explore the valley a bit, so I'm taking notes and pinning things in maps for sure.

how beautiful Japan is!!

I bet the scenery of the river looks stunning in the autumn

Great video, showing Japan's natural side, away from the huge metropolitan cities. Nice to see how you appreciate the beauty of simplicity, nature, serenity and japanese cuisine.

Your expression while biting into the chicken is priceless .

The Toyota museum textile part is amazing! And most docents speak English to help explain the machinery.

I just love the traditional and historical architectures. I would love to some day explore Japan.

I recommend walking between Magome Tsumago. Also, Narai is one of the post towns on the Nakasendo that made me even more feel in ancient Japan.

What a country with a combination of technology and culture!!! Oh Japan I respect you.

first time watching your channel, 1 min into the video i already knew it was high quality. liked and subbed. thank you for sharing

Was in Nagoya and Kiso Valley last year and walked the Nakasendo Trail from Tsumago to Magome. Enjoyed the experience immensenly.

Beautiful Adventures...super! Thanks again for sharing and more videos to come.

I love your channel and your videos. They are excelents! Congratulations!

I was considering a trip to Nagoya, and this seals the deal for me. Thanks for another incredible video :)

Would not have thought about visiting there until I watched this video. Thank you.

Japan is magical. One of my favorite destination in the word. ❤❤❤

Love these videos - fantastic! We have been to Nagoya, but not the surrounding area yet. And, just have to say - we have a huge crush on Sam - he is way too cute!

nagoya fort very beautifull.i visited.

Wow!! Never saw this part of Japan before. SO beautiful. Stunning! Thank you for sharing 👍👍

Have wanted to go to Magome-Tsumago for some time now. Been to Takayama a couple of times. Kiso valley is lovely.

Thank you for this. It's both entertaining and informative. Nagoya is definitely on my RU-vid video list!!

I live near Nagoya. There are many more interesting places in Nagoya. It's a great place to enjoy. Please come to Nagoya.

I am delighted that your videos are promoting life outside of Japanese cities. Personally I have always found the experiences of food, people, scenery & space far more to me liking. Country people are so friendly, and if you can manage a polite word or two in Japanese, they are ever so happy.

Thanks for sharing! I didn’t know about any of these places except Nagoya.

Each of your videos are so professional. Just love you describe the itinerary. Thanks you such videos.

Great content Sam! This makes me excited to visit Japan!

All those wonderful old towns!

I really wanna travel like this someday. Just experiencing the culture and the area around me. Tasting the foods, and looking at beautiful areas

We did the walk from Magome to Tsumago on January 3rd this year, and it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. I highly recommend walking it and not blowing past it all in a bus.

Thank you for helping us plan our trip 👍

I'm gonna do that trip next march. Thank you so much for sharing that important place. I'm obsessed with history and culture and walking a beautifully preserved Nakasendo will be an awesome adventure.

The places you visited in the countryside looked deserted, yet they had beautiful buildings and atmosphere. I wonder why nobody visits there...

Very well done. I did the same tour couple years back but without planning. I started in Nakatsugawa and ended in Nagano.

Amazing. Must go there someday.

Beautiful. Thanks for the great video!

I truly appreciate this video as I'm going to Nagoya in September.thank you very much

I moved to central Nagano last summer, and until now I have yet to do much exploring of the Kiso Valley area, although I know it's famous and has great historical significance. This video introduced several things I didn't know before, such as the grasshopper dish and the puppet museum. I have added a few of these places and items to my future exploration plans. Thank you for making nice content like this!

If you have time and good weather to hike between them, I recommend it! Also, there is a local fried dango dish that is famous you can try. That area is also famous for kurikinton, a dish made of chestnuts, and you can often find kurikinton soft serve ice cream in Magome and Tsumago.

Thank you for the upload. Im visiting Japan, my 3rd...actually still clueless on my plans... Think Ill follow this one. ITINERARY GOALS... SOLVED!

I've been planning for a trip to Kiso Valley along Nakasandou for years, merely awaiting a chance to make it come true. My plan, however, centres around Kiso Fukushima. Thanks for the sharing, letting me know there are more to enjoy.

Thank you for this video natsukashi desu! lots of memories in Nagoya

Nagoya on its own can be very boring but its an excellent base for various side trips. Kiso Valley, you can also go all the way to Matsumoto and then the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route (not available on winter). You can also go to Shirakawa-go from Nagoya and Takayama is also a nice city you can visit after a trip to Shirakawa-go.

I miss Sam Evans. I have been to JP four times, and I wish I could do this route someday. I want to explore central JP, and this channel, japan-guide, is very helpful.

I can’t wait to travel there!

Great to see Nagoya again, i work for Toyota North America and have been to Japan 6 times but never to the Train Museum. Will have to make the trip..

Bless you for making that dull trip somewhat interesting

Great content Sam! I am excited to visit Japan!

Excellent and highly informative clip!

Finally a longer video. Thank you

One of the most beautiful videos so far! Great soundtrack and interesting spots!

Great contant and information as usual.

Great filming!

Thank you for sharing nice video.

Amazing place !!!!

Thank you , I can follow this guide .

Nice place,soon come there. Thank and good job

This is what i call TRUE Paradise.

Thanks for the video 🌸

Wonderful trip

The Maglev is sick I can’t wait for it to go live

Japan very clean .

Watching this video and reliving my memories of Japan while we are on lockdown (due to Covid).. wondering when I can return to Japan. 🥺🥺🥺

Oh my god Japan is so pure. I lost my breath at some point in this video..

This WILL be on my itinerary on my trip to japan in april. Ill do it a bit differently of course

hot damn this is a great video! well done guys.

I've never seen anyone look so geeked to try a fried grasshopper.

Beautifully made video:)

Lovely video and awesome photography. Best wishes from Mumbai

I've watch all of your videos and read the website too. Would be much appreciate if guys could give an idea of how much it cost. Beautiful video as always, thank you!

Really liked this.

Great content.

Tsumago to Magome is awesome. So nice to see it showcased in such a beautiful way. You guys are putting out some really amazing videos. I did this in the Autumn several years ago and the fall leaves were simply stunning. Great video Sam, ever give any thought to switching to mirrorless? Those Canons did a great job but I imagine that's a lot of weight to carry around! Keep up the great work guys. We're planning to be back in Nagoya this summer and will hopefully make a bit of a jaunt down to Okinawa...fingers crossed.

i want an adventurous life, but my wallet 💰 doesn't agree with me😁😂

ok, you convinced me!

This useful information for explore nagoya because near from nagoya ^_^

thank you　my town visiting

Thank you 😳😳 good job 👍 バス 一人じめ 😄😄😄

its my hometown! come on man!!

Thank you for the quality of your videos. I am planning a 15 day trip to Japan & Nagoya is on my radar, do you have any tips on cheap Ryokans with private onsen? I'll be travelling with my wife. Many thanks

名古屋はええで！来てくれや！

・Interesting your Japanese guide video.

The struggle is real for Southpaws! (Although Sam did a great job at calligraphy).

Cool

Thanks.

日本人なのに初めて知った！！行ってみたいなぁ。子供に見せてあげたい。古い日本。

That's a whole lot of walking Sam!

Great video! But i have a doubt, can we use the japan rail pass to take all of those trains/buses?

Just curious.. Has there ever been a time where you've gotten lost or missed a connnection? There obviously has been a lot of planning done in these videos, so is the route planned meticulously beforehand?

Sam, mate, I wish I had your job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam... love Japan Guide and your videos!!! Theyre super helpful!!! I'm planning my trip to the Kiso valley now, but I'm unable to book my stay at Shinchaya... there's no website and we even tried calling to no avail... any suggestions on how to book that place??? You're help is much appreciated!!! Thx!!!

When I go to Japan I avoid big cities it gets too much sometimes.