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Sightseeing around Okabe
Okabe Town is the 21st rest stop town of the 53 stations on the Tokaido Road which is a historic highway in Japan that connects Tokyo (formerly known as Edo) to Kyoto.
Here is also famous for 'Hatsukame' Sake Brewery and 'Gyokuro' area (a premium variety of Japanese green tea known for its delicate flavor and unique production method.)
大旅籠 柏屋
Kashibaya is the grand inn of Okabe-shuku. Okabe-shuku was the 21st post town out of the 53 post towns along the Tokaido road, counted from Edo's Nihonbashi.
With the advent of the Meiji era, the end of the feudal lord procession system led to a decline in travelers along the Tokaido road, making it difficult for ryokan businesses to survive, leading to closure.
The building constructed during the Edo period, serves as a historical museum. It stands as a valuable structure, offering insight into the past at a glance.
Visitors can enjoy exploring the former lodging site of high-ranking samurai, galleries, souvenir shops, dining areas, and foot baths.
With the advent of the Meiji era, the end of the feudal lord procession system led to a decline in travelers along the Tokaido road, making it difficult for ryokan businesses to survive, leading to closure.
The building constructed during the Edo period, serves as a historical museum. It stands as a valuable structure, offering insight into the past at a glance.
Visitors can enjoy exploring the former lodging site of high-ranking samurai, galleries, souvenir shops, dining areas, and foot baths.
初亀酒造
In 1636, "Ashiya-ya (old name of Hatsukame)" were situated in a location near Sunpu Castle.
In 1876, during the Edo period, relocated the brewery to Okabe Town, a post town along the Tokaido road.
Among the existing sake breweries it's the oldest in Shizuoka Prefecture and the 31st oldest in the nation, boasting a rich history.
In 1876, during the Edo period, relocated the brewery to Okabe Town, a post town along the Tokaido road.
Among the existing sake breweries it's the oldest in Shizuoka Prefecture and the 31st oldest in the nation, boasting a rich history.
玉露の里
The Asahina area of Okabe-cho is one of the three major production areas of ”GYOKURO", along with Uji in Kyoto and Yame in Fukuoka. S
urrounded by nature, Gyokuro no Sato has a tea garden where you can enjoy seasonal tea flowers, and a tea house called "Hyogetsutei" where you can easily enjoy authentic gyokuro and matcha tea made from tea leaves harvested in the Asahina area.
Gourds have seating seats, a large hall, and a full-fledged tea room, so even those who do not know how to make tea or who are not good at seiza can easily enjoy tea.
There is a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes that incorporate gyokuro and local ingredients, and a product hall that sells fresh agricultural products, including locally produced gyokuro tea.
urrounded by nature, Gyokuro no Sato has a tea garden where you can enjoy seasonal tea flowers, and a tea house called "Hyogetsutei" where you can easily enjoy authentic gyokuro and matcha tea made from tea leaves harvested in the Asahina area.
Gourds have seating seats, a large hall, and a full-fledged tea room, so even those who do not know how to make tea or who are not good at seiza can easily enjoy tea.
There is a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes that incorporate gyokuro and local ingredients, and a product hall that sells fresh agricultural products, including locally produced gyokuro tea.
宇津ノ谷峠
The Utsunoya Pass, traversed by people since the time of the Manyo era (7th to 8th century), preserves the streetscape of the settlement, nestled between Mariko-shuku and Okabe-shuku (Shizuoka city and Fujieda city). This place, where ancient poems were composed, gives one the feeling of stepping back in time, with the Edo period's shop names still intact.
明治トンネル
There are four tunnels lined up, spanning across present-day Shizuoka City and Fujieda City: the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras.
The Meiji-era tunnel, which we visited this time, is the only one where vehicle traffic is not permitted. It stands as a valuable remnant of brick construction and holds the distinction of being the first tunnel registered as a tangible cultural property by the national government.
The Meiji tunnel, which opened in 1876, collapsed due to a fire and subsequent repairs, and is now 203 meters long, 4 meters wide, and 3.9 meters high.
The Meiji-era tunnel, which we visited this time, is the only one where vehicle traffic is not permitted. It stands as a valuable remnant of brick construction and holds the distinction of being the first tunnel registered as a tangible cultural property by the national government.
The Meiji tunnel, which opened in 1876, collapsed due to a fire and subsequent repairs, and is now 203 meters long, 4 meters wide, and 3.9 meters high.
専称寺
This temple is located along the old Tokaido road just north of the Okabe-juku large inn Kashiwaya. Established in 1594, the temple has inherited moxibustion therapy taught by the Edo period monk Hanzuii Shonin, and it is known as "the moxibustion temple" where the head priests have practiced "Hitohikyuu" (one fire moxibustion). Statues of Saigyo from the Edo period and Fudo Myoo from the Kamakura period (both designated cultural properties of the city) have also been transferred from nearby temples and are enshrined here.
十輪寺
This temple was founded at the foot of Takakusa Mountain in 1624. In addition to the main deity, the Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva and the Rokujizo, there are also two wooden Jiko Buddhas created by the wandering monk Jikyu from the Edo period, as well as scrolls (both designated cultural properties of the city). Additionally, many magnolia trees are planted in the precincts, with their peak blooming season being from mid to late March. Calligraphy and Zen meditation sessions are also held.
不動男女滝
A mysterious waterfall where Fudoson is enshrined. It is divided into two upper and lower stages, as it is said to be a male and female waterfall, and the sight of the river water falling 20 meters is spectacular. The water in the basin is dark blue, and it is said that if it is dried and purified during a drought, it will rain.
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