Kyoto to Kawaguchiko detour at Nakatsugawa

Hi all,
this is my first time in japan, can you suggest Transportation from Kyoto to Kawaguchiko detour at Nakatsugawa or Nagiso for old post towns, Tsumago and Magome
which route should we take?Tsumago to Magome Or Magome to Tsumago? Ho long the route by walk?
if by bus still good / worth to visit it?

Thank You

When will you travel?
Where do you plan to stay overnight?

You can visit Magome and Tsumago on your way from Kyoto to Kawaguchiko,
but it does not sound ideal to plan also to enjoy the Kawaguchiko lakeside on the same day.

You need
about 1 and a half to 2 hours to get from Kyoto to Nakatsugawa
and about 4 to 5 hours to get from Nagiso via Otsuki to Kawaguchiko,
including time on waiting when you change trains.

There are only infrequent connections
by bus between Magome and Tsumago
and by rail between Nagiso and Kawaguchiko.

- Bus Timetables: Magome and Tsumago
　http://www.japan-guide.com/bus/kiso.html
- Magome
　http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6076.html
- Magome-Tsumago Trail
　http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6078.html
: It is explained in this article
　that the trail should take two to three hours to complete at a leisurely pace.
- Tsumago
　http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6077.html

How is the rest of your itinerary?
Which place will you head to after visiting Kawaguchiko?

[Possible timeline]

Kyoto Station
　 (06:42)
　　JR Shinkansen: Hikari
　 (07:33)
Nagoya Station: Shinkansen Transfer Gate
　 (08:00)
　　JR Chuo Line: Limited Express Shinano
　 (08:49)
Nakatsugawa Station.

Nakatsugawa Station bus stop
　 (09:10)
　　Kitaena (Kotsu) Bus
　 (09:35)
Magome bus stop.

　Either
Magome
　　Walking on the trail for about 2 to 3 hours
Tsumago
　Or
Magome bus stop
　 (13:25)
　　Ontake Kotsu Bus
　 (13:51)
Tsumago bus stop.

Tsumago bus stop
　 (15:26)
　　Ontake Kotsu Bus
　 (15:35)
Nagiso Station bus stop.

Nagiso Station
　 (16:01)
　　JR Chuo Line: Limited Express Shinano
　 (16:53)
Shiojiri Station
　 (17:27)
　　JR Chuo Line: Limited Express Azusa
　 (19:04)
Otsuki Station
　 (19:15)
　　Fujikyu(ko): Local
　 (20:08)
　　Kawaguchiko.

For first timer, forget the Magome to Tsumago hike! It is worth neither the time, nor the effort.

hi omotenashi

Thank You,
i Plan stay overnight at Kawaguchiko, next morning go to 5th station and Tokyo for afternoon
Thank you

hi omotenashi

Thank You,
i Plan stay overnight at Kawaguchiko, next morning go to 5th station and Tokyo for afternoon
Thank you