Tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, the Nakasendo Tsumago inn will host a Bunka-Bunsei era procession!

This annual event has taken place on November 23 since 1968 to commemorate the start of preservation efforts at Tsumago Yado. Local residents dress as samurai, courier runners, komuso (mendicant monks), and other figures to recreate the post town atmosphere of the Bunka-Bunsei period.

As in past years, the procession will march along the Nakasendo from 10:30 at Watashima General Ground to 11:20 at Tsumago inn (lunch break), then resume at 13:25 and walk the Nakasendo between O-Tsumago and Tsumago. Imagine the travelers who once walked this road in the Bunka-Bunsei era and enjoy the procession.

Details about the schedule and other information for the day are available on the Tsumago inn official website✅

There is no reserved space for media or photography. Please avoid blocking others and watch the procession without standing in the way.
Non-participants must not join the procession.
Tsumago inn remains a living community while preserving its streetscape. Please refrain from entering private property or causing disturbance.

The photo shows last year’s event.
It is forecast to be cold tomorrow, so please come warmly dressed 😊❄