Tsumagoshuku
Tsumago-juku is a post town located in Nagano Prefecture along the Nakasendo, and it is the 42nd of the 69 stations connecting Edo and Kyoto. With Ise Mountain to the west and Mount Nagiso to the east, the old highway stretches north and south, lined with Edo-period inns and private houses, as well as Japanese cafes, souvenir shops, and exhibition facilities that have preserved their appearance to this day. The main inn and the sub-inn have been restored and preserved as "Tsumago-juku Main Inn and Sub-Inn," making them worth a visit. In 1976, Tsumago-juku was designated as Japan's first Important Traditional Building Preservation District, and the townscape retains a strong flavor of the Edo period. A visit typically takes 2 to 3 hours, and using a guided tour can provide a deeper understanding of its history.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Tsumagoshuku
- Location
- 2196-1 Azuma, Minakiso Town, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
- Access
- Get off at Minakiso Station on the JR Chuo Main Line and take a bus for 8 minutes.
23 km from Nakatsugawa IC, approximately 30 minutes.
84 km from Shiojiri IC, approximately 105 minutes. - Parking
- Available
- Business Hours
- Free to explore.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0264-57-2727
- Official Website
