Tsumago-juku

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The first post town in Japan to preserve its historic landscape, it feels like an open-air museum of the Edo period. Residents have strictly followed the rule of "not selling, not renting, and not destroying" their historic houses. Walking through the town with its traditional inns and stone-paved paths offers a serene "time-travel" experience. It is a highly acclaimed spot for travelers wishing to see the authentic and preserved spirit of rural Japan.

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妻籠宿の散策 : Walking Around Tsumago-juku Post Town（Nagano, Japan）

妻籠宿の散策 : Walking Around Tsumago-juku Post Town（Nagano, Japan）

Nagano Tourism Federation

Tsumago-juku

Address
2196-1 Azuma, Nagiso-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano
Website
https://tsumago.jp/
Operator
Tsumago Tourism Association

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