Entering the residences of samurai and lords [Tsumago-juku Main Camp]

When you come to Tsumago-juku, don't miss this historic building, Honjin. It was a place of lodging for high-ranking travelers such as daimyo and shogunate officials during the Edo period. It not only reflects the beauty of samurai-style architecture, but also fully preserves the traces of the reception system at that time. Walking into the interior of Honjin, the dim light reflects the tatami, shoji doors, and the Japanese-style rooms where guests were received. You can clearly see the reception hall, main guest room and exclusive kitchen space. The details are exquisite, and each one tells the symbol of identity and class in the past. Honjin has been rebuilt and restored many times, and is now open to the public as a historical site archive, allowing us to glimpse the world and system of ancient travelers. This is not only a historic site, but also an important witness to the Japanese post station culture. 📍Check-in location: Tsumago-juku Honjin (Nagiso-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture) --- #Tsumago-juku #Honjin #Edo-era #Nakasendo #Japanese Historic Sites #Historic Buildings #Japanese Culture #Nagiso-machi #Samurai Architecture #Cultural Tour #May Good Places 2025