Today, I'll show you around Nakasendo from Nihonbashi.
First of all, let's study the streets of the Edo period by looking at Kidai Shoran on the underground passage of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi.
(From "Kidai Shoran" at Mitsukoshimae Station)
Cross the intersection of Muromachi 3-chome while looking at the site of Senbikiya Sohonten, Ebiya Art Store, and Juken Store.
Oops, let's take a look at the explanation of the ruins of Nagasakiya in front of JR Shin-Nihonbashi Station on the right side.
Then, look at the information board such as the ruins of the bell tower in Kokumachi, and follow the original road on the left side toward Kanda at the next traffic light.
On the side of the road on the left (now in front of Honma Golf), there is a stone monument to guide the site of Imagawa Bridge.
At that time, I went on thinking that it was such a street. After a while, you will leave in front of JR Kanda Station.
Let's check on an old map explaining the famous Edo Hundred Views that this area had a strange gate and that Shohei Bridge was also during the Kaei era.
From here, you can easily reach Itabashi-juku on a modern version of the map.
At the site of Itabashi-juku, Itabashi sightseeing volunteers will welcome you warmly.
Address: 3-14-15 Itabashi, Itabashi-ku, telephone 03-3963-5078
On March 11, 2011, I remember walking on a dark night road from Nihonbashi to this Itabashi-juku.
Do you remember the directions so that you can return from your office to your home on foot?
Once again, I pray for the recovery of the affected areas as soon as possible and the health of the affected people.
In addition, I hope my friends and my wife's high school classmates and family will move forward with the spirit of Tohoku. When you're tired, go out to Tokyo.
