Separating the prefectures of Gunma and Nagano and indirectly uniting the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, the Usui Pass is one of the Kanto region’s most vital transport links.

Built at the gateway to the Oshu Kaido, the Former Shinohara Family Residence preserves the scale and dignity of a prosperous merchant house.

Enjoy the ultimate in Japanese hospitality at Kimuraya, an exclusive single-room inn designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, where guests can immerse themselves in the healing waters of Kusatsu Onsen's legendary Shirahata Spring.

Opened in April 2025, Mizunuma no Yu offers more than just a bathing experience; it offers fabulous views of Mount Kojin.

Saruhashi Bridge, one of Japan’s Three Remarkable Bridges, spans a deep gorge without pillars, preserving a timeless scenic view depicted in Edo-period ukiyo-e by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Nagatoro Choseikan Ryokan offers travelers a stay deeply connected to the rhythms of the Arakawa River and its surrounding gorge.

Explore a 400-meter long man-made cave filled with exquisite Kannon statues and an adjacent Japanese garden for a unique fusion of spiritual devotion and artistic vision.

Once part of the embankment system that protected Edo, Gongendo Embankment now enchants visitors year-round with sweeping seasonal blooms.

Experience the rich traditions of handmade Japanese paper and organic cuisine at Roadside Station Ogawamachi, a newly reopened cultural hub in Saitama Prefecture that celebrates over 1,300 years of papermaking heritage.

Combining time-honored tradition with modern innovations, Daishichi produces world-renowned sake.

Mugenkyo no Watashi offers a rare river-crossing through Mugenkyo, a mist-veiled gorge in Okuaizu, where traces of a vanished village invite visitors into an immersive landscape of memory.

Kobotoke Checkpoint Ruins mark a former Koshu Kaido checkpoint, once strictly guarded to control travel, now preserving relics and a historic mountain-road atmosphere.

Along the Nakasendō on the road to Edo, an exclusive rest facility for high-ranking travelers where feudal lords and court nobles once paused, its atmosphere of dignity quietly preserved today.

Taste Japan's finest eel at Tomurakawauoten, an approximately 130-year-old specialty shop in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.

Immerse yourself like a true Chichibu resident as you traverse the steps of this traditional town.

Once a lively Oshu Kaido post town, Shirasawa-juku still invites visitors to walk its streets and discover traces of travelers from centuries past.

Set in a tranquil area distinct from central Karuizawa, this former post town preserves the history of the Nakasendō and Hokkoku Kaidō junction in a calm, understated atmosphere.

Nihonmatsu Castle invites visitors to explore centuries of Japanese history within Kasumigajo Castle Park, where the legacy of samurai, seasonal beauty, and civic life continue to coexist in a castle-side landscape.