Access | How to Get to the Ena & Nakatsugawa Area

Convenient Access to the Nakasendo (Tsumago & Magome)

JR Ena and JR Nakatsugawa stations also provide convenient access to the historic Nakasendo route, including the well-preserved post towns of Tsumago and Magome. Many travelers visit Rural Japan after exploring the Nakasendo, or combine our programs with their walk between Magome and Tsumago.

About Meeting Locations

Rural Japan Tours take place in the satoyama landscapes of Ena and Nakatsugawa. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, meeting locations are carefully selected based on your chosen program, the season, and your travel plans.

Meeting points are typically centered around JR Ena Station or JR Nakatsugawa Station. However, we will arrange the most convenient starting point for your journey, depending on the itinerary.

JR Ena Station

JR Nakatsugawa Station

Access from Major Cities

From Tokyo

From Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station
→ Shinkansen to JR Nagoya Station
→ JR Chuo Line (bound for Nakatsugawa or Nagano)
→ JR Ena Station / JR Nakatsugawa Station
Approx. 3–4 hours

From Kyoto / Osaka

From Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka Station
→ Shinkansen to JR Nagoya Station
→ JR Chuo Line (bound for Nakatsugawa or Nagano)
→ JR Ena Station / JR Nakatsugawa Station
Approx. 2–3 hours

From Nagoya

JR Chuo Line (bound for Nakatsugawa or Nagano)
→ JR Ena Station / JR Nakatsugawa Station
Approx. 1–1.5 hours

From Nagano

JR Chuo Line (bound for Nagoya)
→ JR Nakatsugawa Station / JR Ena Station
Approx. 1–2 hours

Note: The JR Limited Express "Shinano" is the most convenient and fastest way to travel from Nagano.

From Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Meitetsu Airport Line from Chubu Centrair International Airport Station (bound for Meitetsu Gifu)
→ Meitetsu Kanayama Station
→ Transfer to JR Kanayama Station
→ JR Chuo Line (bound for Nakatsugawa or Nagano)
→ JR Ena Station / JR Nakatsugawa Station
Approx. 1.5–2 hours