Tag: Historic Japanese city
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Nakasendo Trail through the Japanese Alps
The Nakasendō Route (中山道), which literally means “road through the mountains,” was one of the five major highways of the Edo period (1603–1868), connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto. Unlike other routes that followed the coastline, such as the Tōkaidō, the Nakasendō cut through the mountainous interior of the country, stretching over 500 kilometers and…
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Kanazawa, Japan’s Hidden Gem You Must Discover
On Japan’s west coast, bathed by the Sea of Japan, lies Kanazawa (金沢), a city that has preserved its historical essence while embracing modernity. Known as ‘Little Kyoto’, Kanazawa offers travellers an authentic experience off the beaten track, preserving the cultural legacy of the Edo period with a delicacy that few other Japanese cities have…