Saruhashi-juku was the next station after Kamitorisawa-shuku when traveling from Edo. It is located near Saruhashi Bridge, which is well-known as one of the three unique bridges in Japan.
At the end of Saruhashi Bridge is the east end of Saruhashi-juku. The street is approx. 350 m long according to the descriptions in “Walking along the Old Kaido Road – Old Koshu-kaido Road” (Gaido wo Aruku – Koshu Kaido), and the current signal at Saruhashi is almost in the middle of the post station.
It was a relatively large post station not only with one main lodging (honjin), two sub-lodgings (waki-honjin) and 10 inns (hatago), but also a theater where plays were performed in the Edo Period (1603-1868). It flourished with travelers who stopped at inns and tea houses to enjoy the great view of Saruhashi Bridge, stayed overnight or rested before continuing their journey.
At the end of Saruhashi Bridge is the east end of Saruhashi-juku. The street is approx. 350 m long according to the descriptions in “Walking along the Old Kaido Road – Old Koshu-kaido Road” (Gaido wo Aruku – Koshu Kaido), and the current signal at Saruhashi is almost in the middle of the post station.
It was a relatively large post station not only with one main lodging (honjin), two sub-lodgings (waki-honjin) and 10 inns (hatago), but also a theater where plays were performed in the Edo Period (1603-1868). It flourished with travelers who stopped at inns and tea houses to enjoy the great view of Saruhashi Bridge, stayed overnight or rested before continuing their journey.