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Edo-era post towns and Roads

Introducing old post towns and their major road that connects Edo, the capital as Tokyo, and all other major cities in Edo period. There are many old buildings and traditional houses remaining and represents the old time of Samurai Era. This offers you the time traveling to Samurai Era.

Tsumago Juku

Travel Information

Tsumago Juku (妻籠宿) is the major tourist spot in Kiso and southern Nagano prefecture. It is the Edo Style town with over 65 Edo Style houses on one street. Tsumago Juku was used to be one of post town on Nakasendo Road. Therefore, many travelers between Edo and Osaka visited. Tsumago Juku is the first registered scenery of historic districts because many houses built in Edo Period were remained in great conditions. When you walk on the main street, you will only see the Edo style houses.

Tourist Info.
There is parking and restroom at parking. You can get a map at parking.

Access
0. at Shiojiri
1. use JR Chuo Line to Nagiso
2. use bus to Tsumagojuku


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