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The Old Tokaido Road: Along the Path of Samurai and Travelers
A private tour for cruise-ship guests: ancient post stations, the Meiji Utsunoya Tunnel, the towns of Utsunoya-juku and Mariko-juku, and the park and ruins of Sumpu Castle.
- 1
Kashibaya
A historic inn on the Tokaido road from the Edo period.
- 2
Meiji Utsunoya Tunnel
A brick tunnel from the late 19th century — a monument to Japan's modernization.
- 3
Utsunoya-juku
A picturesque post town with traditional wooden houses.
- 4
Mariko-juku
One of the most famous post stations on the Tokaido road.
- 5
Sumpu Park and Castle Ruins
The residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, where the shogun spent the final years of his life.
Organisational details
Main locations: Kashibaya · Meiji Utsunoya Tunnel · Utsunoya-juku · Mariko-juku · Sumpu Park · ruins of Sumpu Castle.
What's included
- Pickup and return at the port of Shimizu
- Comfortable car
- Licensed guide services
- A private route without large tourist groups