Walking the Kiso Road
Book description
Step back into old Japan with this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords
The Kisoji, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 C.E. In the seventeenth century, it was the…
Why read it?
1 author picked Walking the Kiso Road as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Wilson describes his walking journey along the ancient Kiso Road through the Kiso Valley and the stops he made in the eleven post towns along the road. Today, some of the towns, like Narai, Tsumago, and Magome, are popular tourist destinations because they have maintained something of the look and character of the Edo Period, but in Wilson’s narrative, even the lesser known towns have something interesting to offer. Walker describes personal experiences with local people he met in the inns where he stayed and provides historical and literary backgrounds that add depth to his journey. The Kiso Road was…
From Dennis' list on exploring roads less traveled in Japan.
Want books like Walking the Kiso Road?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Walking the Kiso Road.
Browse books like Walking the Kiso Road
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Japan, Samurais, and Tokyo?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Japan, Samurais, and Tokyo.