Post Town on the Tokaido– archive –
What is Old Tokaido Shukuba-machi?
The old Tokaido Highway is the road connecting Nihonbashi Bridge and Sanjo Ohashi Bridge in Kyoto, which was built by Ieyasu Tokugawa in the Edo period (1603-1868). The road was used by many people and goods, and in order to facilitate the smooth distribution of goods, 53 inns were established and lodging facilities were set up to improve convenience. Even today, some of the 53 inn towns still retain the streetscapes and traditions of those days, and continue to attract many people.
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No.54To Sanjo Ohashi Bridge ― Walking from Yamashina to Kyoto’s Goal
The journey along the Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is finally nearing its end. After passing Otsu-juku, the destination is the goal: Sanjō Ōhashi Bridge. After walking about 490 kilometers from Edo for dozens of days, this bridge ... -
No.53Otsu-juku – A Town Where Lake Biwa and History Intersect
Hello~ This time, we're featuring Otsu-juku, the final post station on the Tokaido Road's Fifty-Three Stations. It served as the last place for travelers heading from Edo to Kyoto to catch their breath, while also playing a vital role as... -
No.52 “Kusatsu-juku” – Walking Through the Post Town Where the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō Roads Meet –
When people think of post towns along the Tōkaidō, many might picture Hakone or Ōtsu. But among them, Kusatsu-juku holds a rather special position. Why? Because it's where the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō intersect at the “Oiwake” junction. In ... -
No.25 Walking the Tokaido Road: Kanaya Station! Crossing the River: A Tour of Historical Sites and Landmarks Associated with Nakata Genzo
Hello~ This might be sudden, but have you ever wondered, “How did people in the old days cross the Oi River on the Tokaido Road?” During the Edo period, there were no bridges or boats, so crossing rivers by human power—called “river cros... -
No.21 Mariko-juku: A stroll through Mariko-juku on the Tokaido Road! Enjoy history and sightseeing, from the famous tororo soup to Takumi-juku.
Hello! This time, we took a stroll around Mariko-juku in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. The Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations are famous for their appearance in Utagawa Hiroshige's ukiyo-e prints. Among them, Mariko-juku is a post town known for... -
No.20 Fuchu-juku
A Walk Through Sunpu and Fuchu-juku: Tracing the Remnants of the Castle Town and Post Town Beloved by Tokugawa Ieyasu Hello! This time, I took a walk around Fuchu-juku in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, and would like to share some photos and i... -
No.23 Shimada-juku
This time, we visited Shimada-juku, which is said to be one of the most difficult stops on the old Tokaido Highway, with the Oigawa River so majestic that it was said, “Even a horse can cross the eight villages of Hakone, but it is not p... -
No.1 Shinagawa-juku
Hello~. This time, I would like to show you how I strolled from Nihonbashi to Shinagawa-juku.The distance from Nihonbashi to the Shinagawa area is about 8 km.It seems like a lot of walking, but it's not so much when you put it into numbe... -
No.0 Nihonbashi 日本橋
Hello~. This time, I would like to take you to Nihonbashi, the starting point of the 53 Stages of the Tokaido. Nihonbashi was the starting point of not only Tokaido but also Gokaido, which included Koshu-kaido, Oshu-kaido, Nikko-kaido, a...
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