Walking the Kiso Road

Walking the Kiso Road A Modern-Day Exploration of Old Japan

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Step back into old Japan with this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords
 
The Kisoji, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 C.E. In the seventeenth century, it was the route that the daimyo (warlords) used for their biennial trips-along with their samurai and porters-to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned-and famously inspired the landscapes of Hiroshige, as well as the work of many other artists and writers.
 
William Scott Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, has walked the road several times and is a delightful and expert guide to this popular tourist destination; he shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture, as well as his own experiences.

Book information

ISBN: 9781611801255
Publisher: Shambhala
Imprint: Shambhala
Pub date:
DEWEY: 952
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Weight: 334g
Height: 216mm
Width: 143mm
Spine width: 18mm