Odawara-juku

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Odawara-juku in the 1830s, as depicted by Hiroshige in The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō

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History

Odawara-juku was established between the mountains of Hakone and Sagami Bay, near Odawara Castle.[1] Located near the banks of the Sakawa River, Odawara-juku was a famous post station. It is said to hold the remains of Lady Kasuga.

Neighboring post towns

Tōkaidō
Ōiso-juku - Odawara-juku - Hakone-juku

References

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  1. Odawara Area Highlights Template:Webarchive. Kanagawa Prefectural Tourist Association. Accessed December 10, 2007.

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