Old Nakasendou is one of major road connecting Edo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto in Edo times.
Mr. Greenwood walked 43km from Kutsukake to Wada station of old Nakasendou in August 2006.
Kutsukake Station to Motai Station(28km) August 3rd.
Station | km | Photo | Description |
Kutsukake | 0 | - | Starting point of the day |
Oiwake | 4 |
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Junction of Nakasendou and Hokkokukaidou |
Otai | 5 |
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Honjin where Daimyou stayed |
Iwamurada | 5 |
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Many ancient tombs were found in this area. |
Shionada | 5 |
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River crossing |
Yawata | 3 |
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Uryu Pass is closer |
Uryu Pass | 2 |
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Stone Monument of Uryu Pass |
Motchizuki | 1 |
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Reserved house |
Motai | 3 |
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Stayed in a summer house of Mr. Greenwood's friend. |
Motai Station to Wada Station (15km) August 4th.
Station | km | Photo | Description |
Motai | 0 |
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Starting point of the day |
Ashida | 2 |
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Honjin |
Kasatori Pass | 3 |
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Famous for its old pine tree |
Ngakubo | 3 |
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Street |
Junction of Nakasendou and Daimon | 2 |
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Nakasendou is on its right and Daimon is left
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Wada | 4 |
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Honjin where princess Kazunomiya stayed |
September 26, 2006