Cycling Tour
See, Hear, Feel & Eat on the
Nakasendo and Hokkoku Kaido Roads
Go Back in Time to The Scenery of Old Japan
*The Hokkoku Highway was a road of historical significance because it was used by the Samurai Maeda Clan for Sankin Kotai (alternate attendance), and was an important route for transporting gold produced in Sado to Edo.
What is the Shinano Railway Cycle Train?
[Running Time]
Depart from Karuizawa and cycle through the history and gourmet food of the old Nakasendo and Hokkoku Kaido roads.Aiming for Hokkoku Highway "Uminojuku" (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)Guided cycling!
[Return trip]
Depart Shinano Railway Tanaka Station and easily move to Karuizawa Station by train! It is a tour where you can enjoy the cycle train.
While learning about Japanese history and tasting Nagano's cuisine,
Would you like to cycle the old road?
Guide historical spots while cycling the old highway!
history
Gourmet
Shinshu soba lunch included! You can also enjoy gourmet along the highway ♪
On the way back, you can easily load your bicycle on the train! Let's enjoy the cycle train♪
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What is Nakasendo?
One of the five highways developed in the Edo period, connecting Nihonbashi in Edo and Sanjo Ohashi in Kyoto via inland.
What is Hokkoku Kaido?
Branching off from the Nakasendo, it serves as a religious road that leads to Zenkoji Temple, and also connects Sado/Echigo with Edo."Golden Road"The second most important highway after the Five Highways
Tour overview
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