Moriguchi-juku

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History

Moriguchi was always an important traveling center, but it was not until 1616, that it was officially established as a post town. According to a guide published in the latter part of the Edo period, it had one honjin, in addition to 27 other inns.

Located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". from Hirakata-juku and Script error: No such module "convert". from Kōraibashi, horses were not necessary for this part of the journey and people generally traveled by foot. Originally, there was not any ferry service along the Yodo River, which ran along the path, but development of the ferry service further helped the post town flourish.

Today, there are some remains of the former post town. They can be found on the left bank of the Yodo River.

Neighboring post towns

Ōsaka Kaidō (extended Tōkaidō)
Hirakata-jukuMoriguchi-jukuKōraibashi (ending location)

References

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