Nakasendo | 中山道おしゃべりガイド

Nakasendo Between
Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku

This is the best walking course along the clear river, originating from the water source of Mt.Wada. 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 course.

The Suimei-no-sato Park A beautiful park beside Yoda River, where you can relax under the acacia trees while enjoying views of the rural landscape surrounded by lush mountains.	An Ukiyo-e of Ochiai Bridge This is an Ukiyo-e of "Ochiai Bridge" along Nakasendo, which was painted by the renouwned Ukiyo-e artist, Utagawa Hiroshige. It is one of his masterpieces.	The Entrance to Wada This is the sign marking the entrance to wada. The Nakasendo rout here is easy to walk featuring sidewalks and minimal car traffic.
The Earthworm Monument A humorous depiction of an earthworm couple is inscribed on this stone monument. Interestingly, earthworms possess both male and female reproduction organs. In ancient times, they were used as remedies for fever.	The Earthworm Shrine Inside the shrine, the humorous earthworm deity called "Okin-sama" is enshrined accompanied by a fascinating folktale about earthworms.	Bato-Kannon Bato-kannon is the stone monument dedicated to the guardian god of horses. In ancient times, horses were used to carry heavy loads, and many Bato-Kannon were enshrined along roads to protect them.

The Stone Monument The scene of cute children performing Shishi-mai (mythical lion dancing) is inscribed. Shishi-mai has been performed at festivals and on New Year's Day.	The Water Fountain There are many water spots along this walking corse. We recommend stopping to refressh at one, then continuing to walk 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 to have the grave for the lord who ruled this area during the 16th century. An Interesting historical story is associated.	The Entrance to Wada-juku The slope next to this stone monument is challenging to go up.　However, Let's keep going vigolously! Wada-juku is just around the corner!

​中山道おしゃべりガイド

Nakasendo Between Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku

The Suimei-no-sato Park

A beautiful park beside Yoda River, where you can relax under the acacia trees while enjoying views of the rural landscape surrounded by lush mountains.

An Ukiyo-e of Ochiai Bridge

This is an Ukiyo-e of "Ochiai Bridge" along Nakasendo, which was painted by the renouwned Ukiyo-e artist, Utagawa Hiroshige. It is one of his masterpieces.

The Entrance to Wada

This is the sign marking the entrance to wada. The Nakasendo rout here is easy to walk featuring sidewalks and minimal car traffic.

The Earthworm Monument

A humorous depiction of an earthworm couple is inscribed on this stone monument. Interestingly, earthworms possess both male and female reproduction organs. In ancient times, they were used as remedies for fever.

The Earthworm Shrine

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

Bato-Kannon

Bato-kannon is the stone monument dedicated to the guardian god of horses. In ancient times, horses were used to carry heavy loads, and many Bato-Kannon were enshrined along roads to protect them.

The Stone Monument

The scene of cute children performing Shishi-mai (mythical lion dancing) is inscribed. Shishi-mai has been performed at festivals and on New Year's Day.

The Water Fountain

There are many water spots along this walking corse. We recommend stopping to refressh at one, then continuing to walk 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 to have the grave for the lord who ruled this area during the 16th century. An Interesting historical story is associated.

The Entrance to Wada-juku

The slope next to this stone monument is challenging to go up. However, Let's keep going vigolously! Wada-juku is just around the corner!

中山道おしゃべりガイド

Nakasendo Between
Nagakubo-juku and Wada-juku

The slope next to this stone monument is challenging to go up.　However, Let's keep going vigolously! Wada-juku is just around the corner!