Okaneni-no-michi Walk in Edo-Tokyo | Nov. 30, 2025

　On November 30, the "Okaneni-no-michi Walk in Edo-Tokyo" was held in Tokyo, retracing the historical route used to transport gold and silver from Sado to Edo. Approximately 100 participants, primarily from the Tokyo metropolitan area, enjoyed the walk under clear, sunny skies.

The 11-kilometer course began at the Itabashi Ward Office and passed through landmarks such as the Sugamo Jizo-dori shopping street and Kanda Myojin Shrine, ending at TOKYO TORCH Park near the Bank of Japan—the site of the former "Kinza" (gold mint). Dressed in traditional Edo-period traveling attire, the participants walked mainly along the Old Nakasendo highway, reflecting on the hardships of those who came before them.

The procession in historical costumes drew a lot of attention. People along the streets cheered them on with shouts of "Congratulations on the World Heritage listing!" and "Beautiful!" Along the route, a Taiko drum circle from Taisho University performed to energize the walkers.

At the finish line, the powerful drumming of the Itabashi-based group "Kosui Wakashu Itabashi Todoroki Taiko" and the Sado traditional performing arts group "Etsusa" helped soothe the participants' fatigue.

Starting in Sado City on October 5 and continuing through Joetsu City and Nagano Prefecture, the "Okaneni-no-michi Walk" has finally connected the long-distance route. This grand journey has now reached its successful conclusion.