Fuchu-shuku | SUNSHU Travel the Tokaido region you can discover at the start of your journey

The largest post station on the Tokaido Road, and seat of the Tokugawa Clan

Fuchu-shuku was the largest post station on the Tokaido Road, and it flourished as the castle town of Sumpu Castle. In 1609 during the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu, he laid out a castle town known as the layout of Sumpu. Similar functions and occupations were gathered in blocks of the town which was laid out in a grid pattern, with each block playing its own role. This castle town layout later came to be called Sumpu Kyujurokka-machi, and about thirty district names from that time are still in use today. The beautifully laid out streetscape in a grid pattern also forms the foundation for modern urban development.

At Fuchu-shuku, Yaji's hometown, they visit an acquaintance to borrow some money and have a great time drinking and singing. At a tea house just before the Abe River, they are offered the local specialty abekawa mochi (rice dumplings), but refuse, saying they had already eaten mochi the night before and don't want any more.
At the Abe River they are approached by a porter, who says that the river is raging. Having managed to cross the Abe River, they give him pay and even a tip. Taking his pay, the porter quickly crosses back across the shallow part of the river. Once again, the pair have been deceived.

Constituent cultural properties of Fuchu-shuku

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Sunshudou products you can enjoy at Fuchu-shuku

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Fuchu-shuku nearby sightseeing attractions

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Introduction to other parts of the 2 passes, 8 post towns

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