Miyanokoshi-juku

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Hiroshige's print of Miyanokoshi-juku, part of the series The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Kaidō

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History

Miyanokoshi was the childhood home of Minamoto no Yoshinaka, and there are still many ruins and artifacts related to him to be found in the town.[1] Additionally, it was the birthplace for many Kiso-area carpenters.[1]

Neighboring Post Towns

Nakasendō & Kisoji
Yabuhara-juku - Miyanokoshi-juku - Fukushima-juku

References

  1. a b Kisoji Shukuba-machi Series: Miyanokoshi-juku Template:Webarchive. Higashi Nihon Denshin Denwa. Accessed July 26, 2007.

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