The Tokaido Road Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
road of premodern Japan
About The Tokaido Road
Kaidō(街道) were roads which were created during the Edo period (1603-1868). These roads served multiple purposes, including trade, diplomacy and pilgrimage. There were five major Kaido called the Edo Five Routes, which were administered routes from Edo to the outer provinces. The Tokaido Road (東海道, literally "East Sea Route") was the most important route as it followed the east coast of Japan's main island, Honshu. The journey stopped at over 50 locations along the coast. While the road may have been traveled by foot or by cart, many of these ancient and historical routes have been incorporated in modern day Japan. The route's importance further increased after steel bridges made crossing of big rivers easy. The Tokaido Main Line follows the road closely, as does most of the Tokaido Shinka
The Tokaido Road Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: