Nakasendo | 中山道おしゃべりガイド

Nakasendo Between
Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku

This is the best walking route along the clear river. Let's enjoy the magnificent scenery, cold and clean spring water, while learning fascinating folklore relating to monuments along the street.

You can refresh yourself with cold, clean spring water at some spots where it flows along this route.

The Suimei-no-sato Park A beautiful park beside the river, where you can relax under the acacia trees.	An Ukiyo-e of Ochiai Bridge This is a Ukiyo-e print of "Ochiai Bridge" by the renowned artist Utagawa Hiroshige. A similar landscape can still be seen here today.	The Entrance to Wada This sign marks the entrance to Wada District. Wada-juku is just around the corner! Let's go!
The Earthworm Stone Monument A humorous earthworm couple is inscribed on this stone monument. Knowing the fact that an earthworm can be both a "he" and a "she" can definitely put a smile on your face.	The Earthworm Shrine Inside the shrine, the humorous earthworm deity called "Okin-sama" is enshrined, accompanied by a fascinating folktale about earthworms.	Bato-Kannon This stone monument is called Bato-kannon, a guardian for horses that carried heavy loads in old times.

Water Fountain There are many water spots along this route. We recommend stopping at one to refresh yourself, then walking to discover the next one.	The Bus Stop This bus stop features an ancient-style thatched roof, harmonizing beautifully with the tranquil landscape of Nakasendo.	Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine This is a Shinto shrine. It is known for having the grave of the lord who ruled this area during the 16th century. An Interesting historical story is associated with it.

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Nakasendo Between Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku

The Suimei-no-sato Park

A beautiful park beside the river, where you can relax under the acacia trees.

An Ukiyo-e of Ochiai Bridge

This is a Ukiyo-e print of "Ochiai Bridge" by the renowned artist Utagawa Hiroshige. A similar landscape can still be seen here today.

The Entrance to Wada

This sign marks the entrance to Wada District. Wada-juku is just around the corner! Let's go!

The Earthworm Stone Monument

A humorous earthworm couple is inscribed on this stone monument. Knowing the fact that an earthworm can be both a "he" and a "she" can definitely put a smile on your face.

The Earthworm Shrine

Inside the shrine, the humorous earthworm deity called "Okin-sama" is enshrined, accompanied by a fascinating folktale about earthworms.

Bato-Kannon

This stone monument is called Bato-kannon, a guardian for horses that carried heavy loads in old times.

Water Fountain

There are many water spots along this route. We recommend stopping at one to refresh yourself, then walking to discover the next one.

The Bus Stop

This bus stop features an ancient-style thatched roof, harmonizing beautifully with the tranquil landscape of Nakasendo.

Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine

This is a Shinto shrine. It is known for having the grave of the lord who ruled this area during the 16th century. An Interesting historical story is associated with it.

Nakasendo Between
Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku