Maibara 米原市, Japan 🇯🇵 | 2023 | 4K·60p | Walk along Old Nakasendo in Samegai 醒ヶ井の旧中山道を歩く

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Maibara is most famous for its Shinkansen Train Station, but today I took a walk through Samegai, an Edo-time town with many preserved buildings and even water springs.

② Location: Samegai
③ Weather: cloudy, sunny, winter, cold
④ Time and date: 06.01.2023, 09:00

⑤ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Samegai Station
1:00 Samegai Roads
4:50 Snow!
5:20 Old Nakasendo Road / 中山道
8:50 Ju’o-sui Water Spring / 十王水
13:15 Museum of Wood Carving / 醒井木彫美術館
15:30 Samegaienmeijizoson / 醒井延命地蔵尊
16:25 日本武尊 鞍懸石・腰掛石
17:30 日本武尊の像
18:20 Kamo Shrine / 加茂神社
21:45 Isame-no-Shimizu Water Spring / 居醒の清水
25:00 Samegai Higashi-Mitsuke Site / 醒井宿東見附跡

⑥ More information on the locations I’ve visited in this video:

▶ SAMEGAI
Samegai-juku is a former post town located in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It was a crucial stopping point on the Nakasendo, one of the five major routes of the Edo period (1603-1868) that connected Kyoto with Edo (present-day Tokyo). Samegai-juku is located approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Kyoto and 300 kilometers west of Tokyo.
Samegai-juku was an important hub for travelers and merchants during the Edo period. At that time, there were around 70 inns and other businesses in Samegai-juku, providing travelers with food, lodging, and other services. Some of these inns and businesses have been preserved and are still in operation today, giving visitors a glimpse into the past.
One of the notable features of Samegai-juku is its traditional architecture. The town has several historic buildings that have been preserved, including the old post office, which was built in 1876 and is now a museum. Other notable buildings include the Akimoto family residence, which is a traditional Japanese-style house with a thatched roof, and the Samegai-juku Honjin, which was a high-class inn for feudal lords and other VIPs.
Today, Samegai-juku is a popular tourist destination for those interested in Japanese history and culture. Visitors can walk along the preserved streets and visit the various museums and historic buildings. The town also hosts several events throughout the year, including a festival in May and a flea market in October.
To reach Samegai-juku, visitors can take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo or Osaka to Maibara Station, and then transfer to a local train or bus to Samegai-juku. Alternatively, visitors can drive to Samegai-juku, which is located near the Meishin Expressway.

▶ MAIBARA
Maibara City is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is situated in the northeastern part of the prefecture and has a population of approximately 45,000 people. The city is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including Lake Biwa, which is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. Maibara City is also home to Samegai-juku, a former post town on the Nakasendo, one of the five major routes of the Edo period. The city is easily accessible by train from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya, making it a popular tourist destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway from the bustling cities.

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▶ GoPro Hero7 Black
▶ Zhiyun Crane Plus
▶ Davinci Resolve
▶ DJI Osmo Pocket 2

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