The Tokaido Highway, stretching 492 kilometers between Tokyo and Kyoto, is Japan's most important road. It sparked Japan's first "travel boom" with the "Tokaido Chuhizakurige" and "Tokaido Gojyusantsugi" (The 53 Stages of the Tokaido Highway). Today, the same scenery and famous places from the Edo period still exist, offering travelers exciting travel experiences and picturesque views.
Comparison with Ukiyoe
Ukiyoe by Hiroshige Utagawa is particularly famous for its depictions of the Tokaido Highway.
It is facinating to compare the paintings with their current appearance.
Beautiful scenery
Mt Fuji has delighted travelers on the Tokaido Highway for centuries, Shizuoka's tea fields, traditional towns, etc. Various landscapes can be enjoyed.
Best food
Try sweets from long-established stores since the Edo period and local specialties. A variety of food will be introduced every single day.
Feeling of accomplishment
Proud of yourself to have cycled from Tokyo to Kyoto and talk your story to friends. It will be an unforgettable experience.
Off the beaten track
Has anyone around you traveled on the Tokaido Highway? Let’s travel between Tokyo and Kyoto differently!
