Time Travel to the Edo Period: Experience the Charm of Tokaido Sekijuku

Located in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, "Tokaido Sekijuku" is the 47th post town of the Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations, where the atmosphere of an Edo-period post town remains vividly intact 🏘️. Stretching about 1.8 km, the townscape is lined with townhouses and inns from the Edo to Meiji periods, making you feel as if you're walking through a historical drama set ✨. On the day I visited, I rented a kimono and strolled around in a yukata. I enjoyed stone oven pizza at the old-style café "En," explored history at the Sekijuku Dashi Kaikan and Sekijuku Tamaya Historical Museum, and finally took in a panoramic view of the townscape from Chokan-tei 📷. Every corner of the town offers picturesque scenery, and the warmth of the locals made the trip truly heartwarming. This is a rare spot where you can experience the Edo period for free! 🚃【Access】 - Train: About a 5-minute walk from JR Kansai Main Line "Seki Station" - Car: About 10 minutes from Tomei Expressway "Kameyama IC" or Meihan National Route "Seki IC" - Bus: Highway buses available from Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kanto areas (Get off at Seki Bus Center, about a 15-minute walk) - Parking: Sekijuku Tourist Parking Lot (Free, 16 regular spaces, 4 large spaces) 🅿️ * Equipped with restrooms and a tourist information center for convenience! 🧭【Travel Tips】 - Kimono rental at "Kimomo-do" for a traditional experience (reservation required) 👘 - Get the 3-museum pass for Sekijuku Tamaya, Sekijuku Townscape Museum, and Sekijuku Dashi Kaikan for a great deal 🎟️ - Don't miss local sweets like "Seki no To" and "Sekijuku Dango" 🍡 - Morning to midday offers the best photo opportunities, while the evening provides a soft, magical glow 🌇 - Wear comfortable shoes for a leisurely stroll 👟