Sample Sections - Post Stations
Urban/Suburban
Prefectures:
Tokyo, Saitama
Transitions
Prefectures:
Gunma, Gifu
The Mountains
Prefectures:
Nagano
The Biwa Basin
Prefectures:
Shiga, Kyoto
Geographical Regions
The Nakasendō winds through highly diverse landscapes of the country, influencing the physical walk, culture and food. These regions can largely be classified as Urban, Transitional, Mountains and the Biwa Basin. Each of these regions, as well as the modern-day prefectures have their own introductory overview to provide historical and cultural context as well as practical preparation for the walk itself…
This is a working sample from the manuscript, shared to illustrate the structure and approach of the project rather than to present a finished chapter. The material is intentionally simple—text and art only—but it shows how each section is built: historical context, practical walking guidance, all woven into a single, walkable narrative. While details and design will evolve, the framework you see here is the one that will be used throughout the project.