What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From JR Nakatsugawa station (the closest train station to Magome) to Magome town it takes about 25 minutes by bus. By taxi the cost is about 3,000 yen. It's a 1 minute walk from the Magome bus stop to Shirokiya. From JR Nagiso station to Magome, it takes about 35 minutes by bus. Please see the bus schedule here: http://www.japan-guide.com/bus/kiso.html From Nagoya: You will arrive at the JR Nakatsugawa station. From here by taxi the cost is about 3,000 yen. This is the closest train station to Shirokiya.
4568-3 Magome
Nakatsugawa -shi
Gifu-ken
岐阜県中津川市馬籠4568-3
