Walking the 300 years old post town Tsutaki Juku
Tsutaki Juku was a lively town in the Edo Period (1603-1869) where travelers could rest during their journey across the country. When traveling from Edo (the historic name for Tokyo), Tsutaki Juku was Koshu Kaido's 43rd post town and the first post town in Shinshu (the historic name for Nagano). The traditional houses with latticework and wooden signboards of shop and inn that welcomed many travelers back in the day create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Visiting Tsutaki Juku with 300 years of history
Tsutaki Juku was Koshu Kaido's 43rd historic post town where travelers could rest during their journey across the country. It was a lively town in the Edo Period (1603-1869) as the first post town in Shinshu (a historic name for Nagano). The traditional houses with latticework and wooden signboards of shop and inn that welcomed many travelers back in the day create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Duration
About 4 hours (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Walking distance
About 3.5 km
Level of difficulty
★☆☆
Where to park
Road rest station Shinshu Tsutaki Juku
The closest station
JR Shinano-Sakai Station
10 minutes cab ride to the road rest station Shinshu Tsutaki Juku
What to see around here
Nichiren Shonin no Kozaishi Ruin
A small shrine on top of a large rock enshrining Nichiren (1222-1282), one of the most famous Buddhist priest in Japan.
Tsutaki Juku Honjin
Tsutaki Juku was 43rd post town on Koshu Kaido, and the first post town in Shinshu packed with many travelers during the Edo Period (1603-1869). This Honjin oversaw all of the facilities in Tsutaki Juku, and it was also an official inn and rest space for government officials and loads.
Ancient shelter tree
People of Tsutaki Juku built a levee to protect the town from the overflowing Kamanashi River. This ancient tree is the remnant of the shelter trees planted to protect the town along with the levee.