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Ashida-shuku (芦田宿, Ashida-shuku) was the twenty-sixth of the sixty-nine stations of the Nakasendō. It is located in the present-day town of Tateshina, in the Kitasaku District of Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Contents
- Map of Ashida Tateshina Kitasaku District Nagano Prefecture 384 2305 Japan
- History
- Neighboring post towns
- References
Map of Ashida, Tateshina, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture 384-2305, Japan
History
Ashida-shuku was formed in 1601, during the Edo period, when the Nakasendō's route was altered and the government ordered creation of new post towns. It was located near the eastern entrance to the Kasadori Pass and was well known for its silk production.
Neighboring post towns
References
Ashida-shuku Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA