Explore a nostalgic townscape preserving the atmosphere of the Edo period, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Experience history and culture!
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Highlights
Stroll through the beautiful townscape, designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Contemplate the lives of past residents while admiring the historic old houses.
Learn about the history and culture of the Saba Kaido.
Take the Nishi Nippon JR Bus Wakasa Line from JR Lake Sai Line's Omi-Imazu Station (28 minutes) or JR Obama Line's Kaminaka Station (10 minutes), and get off at "Tachibana-cho". It's a 3-minute walk from the bus stop.
Note: The "Kumagawa-juku" bus stop is located at the northern end of the post town. Show route
Op.Hours
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
Free
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Parking is available in front of the Kumagawa-juku Exhibition Hall.
Rental bicycles are also available, making it a great way to leisurely explore the post town.
Kumagawa-juku is a post town located in Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kamiminochi District, Fukui Prefecture. It was a bustling post town on the old Saba Kaido, connecting Wakasa and Kyoto, during the Edo period. Its charm lies in the well-preserved traditional townscape, designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
The highlight of Kumagawa-juku is undoubtedly a stroll through its atmospheric streets. Stone-paved paths, white-walled storehouses, and tiled-roof houses line the streets, evoking the ambiance of a former post town. Renovated old houses now house cafes and shops, offering a place to relax and soak in the history and culture.
To delve deeper into the history and culture of Kumagawa-juku, the Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa-juku Shiryokan (Museum) is highly recommended. It showcases valuable materials and exhibits on the history of the Saba Kaido and life in Kumagawa-juku. Other renovated merchant houses and homes offer glimpses into the daily lives of past residents.
Kumagawa-juku also boasts beautiful seasonal scenery. From cherry blossoms in spring to verdant greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snow, the landscape changes throughout the year. The autumn foliage is particularly stunning, painting the mountains in vibrant reds and yellows.
Kumagawa-juku is a captivating town where history, culture, nature, and human warmth harmoniously coexist. Take your time to explore its treasures.
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