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Sekijuku, a townscape from the Edo period that remains in Kameyama

掲載日：2021.08.03

Located in sekicho, KameyamaCity, `` Sekijuku'' is a post station on the 53 stations of Tokaido, and has an elegant streetscape.
I spent an adult holiday photographing the cityscape that remains from the Edo period using medium format digital and old lenses.
There is also a sunflower field near Sekijuku, perfect for experiencing summer.
Why not avoid the crowds during the Obon holiday and take a walk through the Edo townscape that remains in Mie?

[What is Sekijuku]

Hello, this is Koshi Iguchi.
This time, I would like to introduce ``Seki-Sekijuku,'' located in sekicho KameyamaCity, and known as the 47th post station on the 53 stations of Tokaido.

Sekijuku still retains its Edo-era streetscape, and is a post town that has been selected as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings and one of Japan's 100 best roads.
The quaint townscape is perfect for taking snapshots, and after reading this article, you'll definitely want to visit Sekijuku!

Click here for an article that explains Sekijuku in detail↓

Stroll around Tokaido Sekijuku (KameyamaCity). A post town with plenty of tea places! Introducing parking lots, guides, and gourmet food!

[Location/Access]

Approximately 5 minutes by car after getting off at Meihan National Highway Seki IC. By train, you can get there in about 10 minutes on foot from JR Seki Station.

You can also use the nearby free parking lot and Michi-no-eki, so you can easily go and have fun!

If you park at Michi-no-eki, there will be signs like this so you won't get lost.

Of course, there was a signboard at the free parking lot at Sekijuku, and there was also a map of the entire area.

This time, I'm going to take some emotional snapshots using a combination of medium format digital and old lenses using the Fujifilm GFX100S and MINOLTA ROKKOR 58mm F1.4.

When you reach the streets of Sekijuku, the scenery changes completely, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period.

The chatting ladies create an even better atmosphere.
*Although it is a snapshot, make sure that your face is not visible in the photo.

Old lenses tend to produce ghosts, so this alone gives the image a film-like feel.

The view from the observation deck is also great.
Choukantei, where the observation deck is located, closes at 5:00 pm, so be sure to pay attention to the time.

The well still remains as it was back then.

Public telephones, which have become rare these days, also make good subjects.

The Chozuya also blends in well with the cityscape.

The combination of the sunset and the wooden bench is also outstanding.

Even the small irrigation canals in this city are picturesque.

If you add light and shadow to the Edo period cityscape, the atmosphere will be twice as good!

Even this ordinary scenery becomes different. That is Sekijuku.

The setting sun shining through the gaps between the buildings is eye-catching.

how was it? If you have seen this far, you must be interested in Sekijuku!
I also hope that I was able to convey the appeal of snapshots taken with old lenses.

Next, we will introduce "Seki Sunflower Field" which is right next to Sekijuku!

[Sunflower field in Seki]

Seki's sunflower field can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot from Michi-no-eki Sekijuku.
The sunflower fields are planted at different times of the year, so you can enjoy the sunflower fields all summer long.

If you are going to Sekijuku in the summer, why not visit this place as well?
Combining it with the sunset makes for a cool photo like this, so be sure to give it a try.

*This photo was taken with "Fujifilm X-Pro2" and "XF23mm F1.4".

As a side note, the track leading to the sunflower field is also wonderful!

Finally, if you're tired from walking a lot, we'll introduce you to a cafe that's perfect for you.

[British tea shop Earl Gray]

Earl Gray is a tea specialty store located on the street of Sekijuku.
Sekijuku The interior of the store is Western-style, a change from the Edo district of Tokyo, where you can enjoy a wide variety of teas.

It is also a famous store that provides extremely authentic black tea, such as supplying it to IseShimaSummit and being certified by the Japanese Tea Church.

Regular holidays: Irregular holidays
Business hours: Weekdays 13:00-21:00
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-21:00
*Currently, due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, we are open until 8:00 p.m.

The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very calm and friendly, and the owner is also very friendly. It is a cozy shop.

The owner kindly provided chiffon cake and fruit with our tea order.
This is a really delicious, fluffy and moist chiffon cake that goes perfectly with high-quality black tea.

They are very particular about their teas, and they have teas that are paired with alcohol such as brandy and plum wine, as well as teas that are made with jam and maple syrup, so you'll probably have a hard time deciding which tea to order. lol)

【summary】

Thank you for reading until the end.
I would be happy if there are people who read this article and want to go to Sekijuku, Seki no Himawari, and Earl Gray.

Please be careful of heatstroke and enjoy this summer!

See you in the next article.