Kyū-Tōkaidō: A 17th-Century Path Lined with Ancient Giants
Kyū-Tōkaidō: A 17th-Century Path Lined with Ancient Giants
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A preserved section of the ancient Tokaido Highway, lined with towering cedars planted over 300 years ago to provide shade and shelter for travelers journeying between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo Period (1603–1868).
While there were once over 1,000 trees lining the route, modernization in 1904 led to the construction of a new road, which replaced portions of the ancient trail.
Today, approximately 400 trees remain, their towering forms reaching heights of 30 to 40 meters. At roughly 350 years old, these ancient giants stand as living witnesses to history.
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A preserved section of the ancient Tokaido Highway, lined with towering cedars planted over 300 years ago to provide shade and shelter for travelers journeying between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo Period (1603–1868).
While there were once over 1,000 trees lining the route, modernization in 1904 led to the construction of a new road, which replaced portions of the ancient trail.
Today, approximately 400 trees remain, their towering forms reaching heights of 30 to 40 meters. At roughly 350 years old, these ancient giants stand as living witnesses to history.
Location: Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Timestamp: 15:34・2024/10/15
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 320 for 1/350 sec. at ƒ/2.5
Astia/Soft film simulation