28/04/2026
No.98 東海道水口宿
は〜い、自転車と滋賀大好きタヌキです！
旧東海道には昔は宿場町というものがあって、宿や食事、物流の拠点となってた街があったんや。
県内の東海道には、大津、草津、石部、水口、土山があって、今でも当時の雰囲気を感じさせる街並みや道、祭などの風俗があんねん。
水口宿には、豊臣秀吉時代の水口岡山城の城下町があって、3つのメインストリートでできた町やから、「三筋の町」と呼ばれてるわ。
水口では毎年4月に16基の曳山が巡行する #水口祭 が行われるで。
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No.98 Tokaido Minakuchi-juku
Hi there! I'm a Tanuki who absolutely loves cycling and Shiga Prefecture!
Back in the day, the Old Tokaido Road was dotted with "Post Towns" (Shukuba-machi) that served as vital hubs for lodging, food, and logistics. In Shiga, we have five of these historic gems: Otsu, Kusatsu, Ishibe, Minakuchi, and Tsuchiyama. Even now, you can still feel the ancient atmosphere through the preserved streetscapes, the winding roads, and traditional local festivals.
Minakuchi-juku flourished as the castle town for Minakuchi Okayama Castle during the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It’s famously known as the "Town of Three Streets" (Misuji-no-machi) because the town layout is built around three main parallel roads.
Every April, the city comes alive with the , where 16 magnificent Hikiyama (festival floats) parade through the streets. It's a sight to see!
