Kano-juku on the Nakasendo (中山道 加納宿)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The stretch of old highway through Kano, which flourished as one of the post towns on the Nakasendo linking Edo and Kyoto. It has the unusual origin of being both the castle town of Kano Castle and a post town at once, and old townhouses, stone monuments and waymarkers are still scattered along the route. Reading the information boards as you walk, the extent of the post town and the location of the main inn gradually come into view. Telling children that people once walked from here all the way to Kyoto is sure to surprise them with the sense of distance. Even just walking the section from Kano Tenmangu Shrine to Kano Park conveys the atmosphere of the post town.

Tips

Strolling is free. These are everyday local roads, so watch out for cars and bicycles as you walk. Some sections have little shade, so bring a hat and drinks and break the walk into stages rather than pushing on. Comfortable walking shoes make the old highway much easier.

Best time to visit

About 50 minutes. Finishing the walk before the sun gets strong is more comfortable

Access & map

〒500-8428 岐阜県岐阜市加納桜道２丁目２