A two-day trip along the Nakasendo trail from MItake to Okute in Higashi Mino Area!! Have a wonderful trip along the Nakasendo trail in Edo period.
Nakasendo Trail is a route that connects Edo(present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, where Samurai used to walk along this trail. It remains the views of ancient times and lets you to feel like you are going on a samurai journey, so hiking on Nakasendo trail is very popular among overseas tourists!
The townscape still retains strong traces of the past, such as the remains of the main inn and the bamboo merchant houses.
Mimi (ear) - Jinja shrine This is a rare shrine built on a rocky mountain along the Nakasendo road, and is said to have powers to cure ear disease.
Ushi-no-hanakake(ox's nose is scraped off) slope It got its name from the fact that it is an uphill slope carved into the bedrock so steep that the noses of cows and horses traveling along the Nakasendo are chipped or chipped.
Uto Slope's stone pavement "Uto" means to "sing a song". It was named after a traveler who was out of breath on the slope leading from Ushi-no-hanakake(ox's nose is scraped off) slope to this slope, and sang a song to ease his discomfort.
Bato kannon (horse headed kannon)'s stone cave in Hosokute It is also known as "99,000-days kannon," and it is said that if you visit on kannon day, you will receive 99,000 blessings.
Benten Pond Benten is a goddess of various blessings such as fortune, art, and study. There is a stone cave dedicated to Benten on a small island.The Benten statue here is a standing statue with eight arms!
Biwa Pass's stone pavement Located between Hosokute and Okute post towns, Biwa-toge (557.1m above sea level) is the highest point in the Mino Province of the Nakasendo. It boasts the longest original stone-paved road from the Edo period, taking you on a journey back in time through a quiet forest.
Marumori (former Morioka Noriyuki's family residence) It was built at he end of the Edo period. It retains its Edo machiya style,(Edo townhouse) and you can feel the atmosphere of a properous inn and merchant house at that time.
・Please store large suitcases in lockers at Nagoya Station or similar facilities and join us with only a light bag for one night. ・Since it's a long walk, keep your luggage to a minimum. ・If delivery is required for your suitcases, please inform us in advance as we can arrange it for a fee. ・The visit locations may change depending on the situation on the day. ・Comfortable walking shoes and temperature-adjustable clothing recommended Various times and checkpoints are approximate; may be skipped based on judgment on the day.
Customer Guidelines:
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.