Tajimaya is a family-run minshuku in Magome-juku, the 43rd post town of the Nakasendo road counted from Nihonbashi, in Nakatsugawa, Gifu. It stands about 200 m up from the lower entrance of the town, and its irori hearth is about 110 years old and still in use. Before you book, three things matter: every plan includes dinner and breakfast; the toilets and bath are shared; and the cancellation fee starts the day before your stay.
Tajimaya at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 4266 Magome, Nakatsugawa, Gifu 508-0502 |
| Phone | +81-573-69-2048 (0573-69-2048 in Japan) |
| Rooms | Private Japanese-style rooms; shared toilets and bath |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 / 10:00 |
| Meals | Dinner from 18:00, breakfast from 7:30 |
| Bath | Hinoki and koyamaki wood bath |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout |
| Parking | Free, 15 cars, for guests |
| Cards | Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, DC |
From the official website, read October 21, 2026.
2026 prices at Tajimaya
The official site publishes a 2026 rate table. Prices are per person per night with dinner and breakfast, and include tax and service charge.
| Guest | Per person |
|---|---|
| Adult, two or more per room (junior high school and up) | From 10,450 yen |
| Child (elementary school) | 8,900 yen |
| Infant (before school age) | 6,050 yen |
| Infant, no meals (age 3 to school age) | 1,500 yen room charge |
Tax and service included. From the official 2026 rate table, read October 21, 2026.
There is also a plan for one guest; the official pages give different details on its price, so confirm it with the inn. Groups of more than five can ask.
Rooms and the irori at Tajimaya
What are the rooms like?
All rooms are private Japanese-style rooms with a TV, air conditioning and a lock. The site shows room 11 and also has rooms of two connected spaces. The futons are as a rule laid out before you arrive, with down comforters. Rooms cannot be chosen on nights before a holiday. The Japanese site states that the whole building is non-smoking.
What is provided in the room?
Yukata for adults, a tanzen padded robe in the cold months, a bath towel, a towel and a toothbrush. Wi-Fi is free throughout the inn.
Where does the name come from?
The first generation of the family came from Tajima Province in today’s Hyogo, according to the inn, and the family crest is ivy. The irori hearth, about 110 years old, is still used.
The bath at Tajimaya
What kind of bath is it?
The bath is built of hinoki cypress and koyamaki (Japanese umbrella pine), two of the five Kiso trees. Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided, and there are hair dryers at the two washbasins. The official pages do not call it a hot spring.
Can I use the bath with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos, bath hours or private use. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Tajimaya
When are dinner and breakfast?
Dinner starts at 18:00 and breakfast at 7:30, both in the dining room on the 1st floor. The plans on the official site include both meals; a room-only plan is not listed.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. Tell the inn about allergies or diets when you book.
Children, cancellation and payment at Tajimaya
What do children cost?
Elementary school children are 8,900 yen and children before school age 6,050 yen, both with meals. A child aged 3 to school age without meals pays a room charge of 1,500 yen. Bedding for infants is not described.
What is the cancellation policy?
The official site lists 100 percent on the day, 50 percent the day before, and no fee two days before. See our hotel cancellation guide for how these rules work in Japan.
How do I pay?
Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express and DC cards are accepted. The official pages do not say whether you pay at the inn or in advance.
Getting to Tajimaya in Magome-juku
How do I get there by train and bus?
From JR Nakatsugawa Station, take the Kitaena Kotsu bus about 25 minutes to the Magome stop, the end of the line; the English page gives the fare as 800 yen. The inn is a short walk up the street. A pickup service is not mentioned.
Where do I park?
Drivers can use the Misaka Smart IC, opened in September 2025, about 3 minutes away, or the Nakatsugawa IC and Route 19. Guest parking for 15 cars is free, a 2-minute walk below Eishoji temple. Motorcycles park free under a roof; tell the inn how many when you book. Large vehicles use the free coach lot at the lower entrance to the town, about 5 minutes on foot.
Can I walk to Tsumago?
The inn notes that Tsumago-juku is about 8 km away on a fine hiking course along the Nakasendo. Luggage can be sent by Yamato, cash on delivery only. If you like old farmhouse stays, our Shirakawa-go farmhouse stay guide covers a similar kind of night.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Tajimaya
- The official site has an English version, and the inn can be reached through a contact form; no email address is published.
- On October 21, 2026, the online booking pages returned a server error. Check dates by phone or through the official website.
- Rooms have no toilet or bath of their own, and the room cannot be chosen on nights before a holiday.
- Check-in starts at 15:00; the latest arrival time is not stated, so tell the inn if you will be late for dinner at 18:00.
Frequently asked questions
Are meals included at Tajimaya?
Do rooms at Tajimaya have a private bathroom?
Is the bath at Tajimaya a hot spring?
What is the cancellation policy at Tajimaya?
How do I book Tajimaya?
Bottom line (2026): Tajimaya is a family minshuku in Magome-juku with an irori about 110 years old, a Kiso wood bath and two meals in every plan, from 10,450 yen per adult. Rooms are private but the toilets and bath are shared. Book by phone or through the official website.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Tajimaya’s official website: home (Japanese), home (English), facilities and rates, facilities (English), access and contact form. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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