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2023-07-07 / Last updated : 2023-07-07 Kevin Kato History

Matsumoto’s Old Kaido Roads: On the Trails of History

During the Edo Era (1603-1868) the Japanese landscape was marked by an extensive network of old kaido roads– rugged trails used as transport routes, pilgrimage paths, and roads for the feudal lords traveling to and from Edo. There were five major kaido emanating outward from the capital city, and while none of these five ‘Go-Kaido’ passed through Matsumoto, four other important kaido did. These trails of history have largely been either paved over or simply lost to the march of time, but remnants of evidence do remain. Today we’re going to find them as we take a walk along Matsumoto’s old kaido roads. Zenkoji Kaido Zenko-ji is one of Japan’s […]
2022-12-29 / Last updated : 2022-12-29 Sylvain Experience

A Guide to Matsumoto: Not to be missed

Matsumoto is not just limited to its castle and historic downtown. The areas surrounding the city offer picturesque landscapes both natural and historical. Hop on a bicycle and explore the Japanese countryside. Or stroll along the legendary Zenkoji kaido road which was once traveled by the lords of Matsumoto Castle. Let’s not forget a night tour of the city’s best Izakaya, finishing with an unforgetable view of the illuminated castle. Discover all the possibilities available to you with a guide to Matsumoto of things not to be missed! eTour of Matsumoto: e-cycling around the city Matsumoto is at its heart a country town where you can enjoy the tranquility of […]
2022-12-07 / Last updated : 2022-12-07 Sylvain Translation

Zenko-ji Kaido Route – Japanese / English Translation

Welcome-Matsumoto is comprised of a team of local residents, both Japanese and foreigners, in partnership with many local and international partners, working for the same purpose. Our linguistic and professional knowledge gives us the ability to translate all kinds of documents from many different fields and transcribe them into many different languages. Read the first part of “Our multilingual and multi-domain translation solutions” file featuring our recent translation of “The Zenko-ji Kaido Route”. About the Author The original text is written by Shigeki Tamura, a climbing guide and practitioner of “Shugendo“, which is a form of devout mountain worship comprising of Shintoism, Buddhism, and traditional folk lore. Shigeki is, along […]