Kiso Fukushima

Kiso Fukushima is a town on the train line between Nagoya & Matsumoto. It's a good sized town with ski resorts nearby. Halfway between Kyoto & Edo, it served as an important barrier station during the Edo period.

Kiso Fukushima is situated next to the Kiso River.

Reconstructed sekisho or barrier station.

Ue-no-dan, the main area with preserved buildings--many of the buildings have been converted into cafes, restaurants and galleries

Public footbath

Hobamaki--sweet bean paste inside rice cakes and covered with leaves for Y160. It's a specialty of the region.

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