Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta.
This time, I would like to introduce a motorcycle trip to Tsumago-juku, located in Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture.
What is Tsumago-juku?
Tsumago-juku is the 42nd post town on Nakasendo and is currently located in Nagiso-cho, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture.
During the Edo period, the town prospered as a post town on the Nakasendo route connecting Edo and Kyoto, and even today, the townscape retains traces of that time.
Route to Tsumago-juku
Tsumago-juku is located about two and a half hours by car from central Tokyo.
From Tokyo/Hachioji
Go north on National Route 20, change from the Chuo Expressway at Takaido IC to the Nagano Expressway, get off at Okaya IC, go south on National Route 19, and continue west on National Route 20.
When you see the Tsumago-juku sign, turn right and head towards Tsumago-juku.
From Tokyo/Shinjuku
Take the Chuo Expressway from Takaido IC to Nagano Expressway, get off at Okaya IC, go south on National Route 19, and go west on National Route 20.
When you see the Tsumago-juku sign, turn right and head towards Tsumago-juku.
Highlights of Tsumago-juku
The highlight of Tsumago-juku is, of course, the townscape that still retains the vestiges of those days.
The cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed white-walled storehouses and private houses, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time.
Tsumago-juku also has historical buildings such as Wakihonjin and Honjin, as well as a museum where you can experience life in the Edo period.
Tsumago-juku motorcycle parking lot
Tsumago-juku has its own parking lot.
There is a fee for parking, and it costs 200 yen for a single car. As the number of seats is limited, we recommend arriving early during busy periods.
Summary of Tsumago-juku
Tsumago-juku is a recommended post town where you can enjoy the townscape that retains the vestiges of the Edo period.
Touring by motorcycle is also fun, so be sure to give it a try.
Tsumago-juku in English is “Tsumago-juku”.
