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Misaka-toge Pass Ruins on the Ancient Tosando Trail

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Misaka-toge Pass Ruins on the Ancient Tosando Trail

Misaka-toge Pass Ruins on the Ancient Tosando Trail

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    July 15, 2024

    The Misaka-toge Pass (1,569 m) in Achi Village, in Southern Nagano, is the highest mountain pass on the Ancient Tosando Trail. The Tosando (east mountain road) is Japan's oldest national road. It was established 1,300 years ago by the imperial court in Kyoto, during the Heain period. It played a key role in the invasion of the emishi territories in north-east Japan and is mention in the Nihonshiki and the Tale of Genji.

    While the Tosando has fallen into disuse and is only preserved as a hiking trail between the #nakasendo (Kiso Valley) and the Sanshu Kaido (Ina Valley). Its historic counter part the Tokaido (east sea road) today is Japan's major transport artery.

    There is a mountain hut close by which can also be accessed by car and bicycle from Nakatsugawa.

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