Kisoji

Nakasendo was counted for one of the five highways and was thronged with people who traveled back and forth between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. There were 69 posting stations along the entire 540 km of highway, and 11 of them were along Kisoji.
Kisoji, which runs through the steep mountains along the Kiso River on the Nakasendo, still has a strong remnant of a post-town taste, and you are able to think of it in the Edo period. The beautiful forest of Kiso cypress and the scenic beauty of the waterside are also attractive, and the entire area was qualified as a "Japan Heritage" in 2016.

Some post stations retain the old townscape as it is, and some have remnants of things in the Edo period in a part of the town, therefore, let's visit each and experience the history and traditional culture. Depending on the posting station, there are cafes utilizing the remains of a residence, a museum, and an old traditional Japanese house, and it will be fun to stroll around. We also recommend you purchasing traditional crafts such as Kiso lacquerware and tasting local flavors such as Goheimochi.