Azuma, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Masugata Remains in Nagiso, Nagano, offer a glimpse into the Edo period's defensive strategies. Located in Tsumago, a preserved post town on the former Nakasendo highway, the Masugata is a unique road construction designed to impede enemy advances by forcing them to make sharp, right-angle turns. This historical site showcases how post towns also served as defensive facilities. Visitors can easily access the site via bus from JR Nagiso Station, followed by a short walk. Explore this well-preserved feature of Tsumago to experience a tangible connection to Japan's feudal past. The best time to visit is during the day to fully appreciate the historical details.