Shionada-shuku

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History

Shionada-shuku is located on the eastern bank of the Shinano River, just across from Yawata-shuku. Both Shionada-shuku and Yawata-shuku were first developed under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu after the Battle of Sekigahara, and then were further developed after the development of the Tōkaidō and the Nakasendō. [http://www.city.saku.nagano.jp/kankou/shinaimeguri/asashina-2.htm Saku-shi Homepage] . City of Saku. Accessed August 10, 2007.] At its peak, the post town had about 10 minor inns, and in 1844, it was record to have two "honjin" and one sub-"honjin".

There was a bridge which connected Shionada and Yawata, but it was washed away by a flood and never rebuilt. Instead, the river was crossed with ferry service or by fording.

Neighboring Post Towns

;Nakasendō:Iwamurada-shuku - Shionada-shuku - Yawata-shuku

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