MAGOME: 1600's Japanese Village

Walking around Magome is like going 400 years in to Japan's past. After centuries of neglect, this forgotten relic of Edo era Japan has been restored to its former glory. Hop in the time machine with me as I explore the town's water wheels, hike to Magome's sister village (and equally historic) Tsumago, and stumble upon a centuries old tea house in the middle of the forrest. Magome is one of the most unique places I've ever visited and I'm excited to share it with you!
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[@il_escriber]

Ate in the same restaurant and in the same private dining room - March 2023. Food was superb.

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach. Beautiful village. Cheers 🌷

[@rentechpad]

FANTASTIC walk through

[@sherrilltechnology]

That looks like a good time for reals, I would love to go to Japan some day!

[@improvambassador]

Make it happen!

[@Jules-ix9ih]

Such an enjoyable video. So envious of your beautiful meal, which looked incredibly tasty, and I loved seeing all the unusual food and the dishes in which it was presented. I actually felt like I was there, but I think I'd have trouble with the bed!

[@improvambassador]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it!

[@jimtakahashi4638]

2 serious questions : (1) Which did you like better, Magome or Tsumago? (2) Which was more scary, bandits or bears?
Even more seriously, I really envy your walk in the deserted streets after dark.

[@improvambassador]

1. They actually felt quite different given their shared past. I didn’t spend more than a couple hours in Tsumago so it’s hard to judge. Tsumago felt less touristy than Magome.
2. Bandits are scarier, bears won’t take my iPhone.
Being alone in town like that was one of the more surreal experiences I’ve had during my travels. There’s very few places where one can be by themselves in such a beautiful spot.

[@EVL-xj5vc]

Is this part of the nakasendo hike?

[@improvambassador]

It is!

[@linda1028]

Wonderful! What month was this?

[@improvambassador]

I was there at the very end of October.

[@Songbirdstress]

Great, thank you. Arigatou gozaimasu!
I was thinking, how the f do you get back, and then you showed the bus :)

[@improvambassador]

The bus schedule was a bit confusing so for a moment I thought I’d be stuck there 😳

[@Songbirdstress]

@@improvambassador I'm hoping to go next year, love your idea of staying there, I couldn't find your gorgeous restaurant though?

[@improvambassador]

@@Songbirdstress maps.app.goo.gl/QNwh6zhycLDvne9p7?g_st=ic

[@Songbirdstress]

@@improvambassador Thank you.

[@jtf267]

Thanks for a beautiful video
FYI, my son tells me it is pronounced Ed_do, not E do...

[@improvambassador]

Thank you! Yeah, My pronunciations are not always the best, but I try!

[@kujirakun3]

長野県にこんなとこあるんだ…すごい！

[@improvambassador]

行かなきゃ！

[@gordonbgraham]

E do...えど　Ma go me まごめ e is always short in Japanese...unless it's i which is pronounced ee い

[@pilotlounge1970]

No offense to you by any means that so many people spend so much time filming their face with a backdrop of the location they are filming.It gets lost in the background.

[@pilotlounge1970]

My advice is less of your face and more of the location.