Travel Through The Past: A guided Nakasendo journey through the post town of Mitake-juku featuring ukiyo-e, sekibutsugun, and historical memories
Rewind the past one step at a time as you explore the significant areas of what used to be one of the liveliest post towns of the Nakasendo in southeastern Gifu. Mitake-juku, the 49th post town of what is sometimes also known as the Samurai Trail, fluorished as the town of Ganko-ji Temple, bustling with people and exchanges of information and culture. While it is now a much more peaceful and quiter place, it still impresses visitors with its abundance of history, nature, and regional cuisine, which you can enjoy through this hiking course. Travel with a copy of a very special travel guide in hand - the Kisoji Anken Ezu published in 1756 (Horeki 6) featuring the Kiso route from Tokyo through Nagano - the way the travelers of old did during the Edo period as you walk in their shoes for a spell and an adventure of a lifetime. This journey will from start from Mitake Station by hike and return by taxi.
Recommended points
● Journey through time and travel the way of the Edo-period travelers, along the Nakasendo otherwise known as the Samurai Trail, featuring the quaint post town, Mitake-juku and its highlights such as the town area, ukiyo-s prints, religious sites, and local culture.
● Hike from Mitake Station to the Tsubashi Yakushido sekibutsugun (stone Buddha statues) at a leisurely pace, with time to take in the sights and enjoy as much as you can at each location.
● Discover all there is to know and learn while on your adventure, accompanied and assisted by a guide interpreter.
● Take it easy on the return trip back to Mitake Station from the Tsubashi Yakushido sekibutsugun (stone Buddha statues) by taxi.
Overview
- Season
- 2026/4/1～2027/3/31
- Activity Time
- 7 hours
- Place
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- Number of Participants
- 2～6 people
- Reference Price
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※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- Mitake Station
- Ending Point
- Mitake Station
- Meeting Time
- 11:00
- Schedule
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11:00 - Meet up at Mitake Station, briefing on travel course
11:10 - Travel with historic outfits and photo-taking at Mitakekan ～ Takeya Merchant House, guiding with commentary while touring the architecture of the wealthy
12:15 - Lunch at Uokuni ※ Leave at 13:45
14:20 - Arrival at Izumi Shikibu Mausoleum, commentary ～ Ushi no hanakakezaka Slope ～ horse-headed Kannon and a Virgin Mary Statue
15:20 - Presumed model site of ukiyo-e by Utagawa Hiroshige ～ Hitonominoshimizu spring water ～ Gotenba Ruins
15:55 - Ruins of a horse watering hole ～ Tsubashi Yakushido sekibutsugun (stone Buddha statues)
16:20 - Tsubashi Yakushiji sekibutsugun (stone Buddha statues)
16:40 - Depart by taxi
16:50 - Arrival at Mitake Station, activity concludes
※ This itinerary is an example.
- Important Information
- ● Consultation required for halal and vegan dietary requirements.
- Contact Information
- For personal bookings and inquiries: Please click on the "List of affiliated DMC partners" on the upper right corner of the website, and contact the relevant affiliated DMC partners listed with your booking or inquiry.
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