Traveling Japan’s Edo Five Highways | The Routes That Shaped the Nation

Traveling Japan’s Edo Five Highways | The Routes That Shaped the Nation

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Trace the history of Japan’s exceptional transportation network, which began in Edo (present-day Tokyo) nearly 400 years ago. The Gokaido (Five Routes) were the five major arteries that spanned out from Nihonbashi. These legendary roads were traveled by daimyo on their mandatory journeys, serving as crucial routes for the spread of local culture, specialty goods, and commoner travel. Join us as we explore the historic post towns along these highways that still preserve the stunning townscapes of the Edo period.

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