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Tsumago-juku（妻籠宿）

つまごじゅく Tsumago-juku

Tsumago-juku（妻籠宿）

Photo: Utagawa Hiroshige / Public domain ／ Source

The first town in Japan to organise its own preservation, under three rules its residents set: do not sell, lend, or destroy.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture
City / townNagiso
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureChushin

FAQ

Where is Tsumago-juku?
It is in Nagiso, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Tsumago-juku?
The first town in Japan to organise its own preservation, under three rules its residents set: do not sell, lend, or destroy. The focus is architecture.
When was Tsumago-juku established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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