The Bustling Travel Hub of the Edo Period – Kusatsu-juku | PEP UNLIMITED LLC In the Edo period, Japan’s roads were lined with special stops called shukuba (post towns). These towns had two main jobs — to provide a “traveler’s resting place” and to serve as a “distribution hub ...

The Bustling Travel Hub of the Edo Period – Kusatsu-juku
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The Bustling Travel Hub of the Edo Period – Kusatsu-juku | PEP UNLIMITED LLC In the Edo period, Japan’s roads were lined with special stops called shukuba (post towns). These towns had two main jobs — to provide a “traveler’s resting place” and to serve as a “distribution hub ...

The Bustling Travel Hub of the Edo Period – Kusatsu-juku
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Magome-juku is a charming old post town in Gifu, beautifully restored with steep stone paths and traditional wooden houses. A walk here feels like stepping back in time—and it’s a great starting point for the Nakasendo Trail.

Exploring ancient trails.

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A gold maki-e panel depicts an Edo-period post town with townhouses shaded by bamboo blinds. Surrounded by fine Asanoha Kumiko lattice, the scene captures the quiet charm of summer travel. Designed with the help of AI.

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