{"id":89126,"date":"2024-06-20T09:54:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T00:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=89126"},"modified":"2024-06-20T09:55:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T00:55:45","slug":"japan-long-trail-walker-ishin-no-michi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/japan-long-trail-walker-ishin-no-michi\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Ishin no Michi&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aLijznyc99k?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>The Historical Path that Paved the Way for Today<\/strong><br><br><br>In 1862, Sakamoto Ry\u014dma made the bold decision to leave his clan behind.&nbsp;Departing from his home at the foot of Kochi Castle, he journeyed under the guidance of Nasu Shunpei and his son Shingo, traversing Yusuhara, Iyo (Ehime Prefecture), and \u014czu, before heading to Ch\u014dsh\u016b (Yamaguchi Prefecture) and finally Shimonoseki. This path that Ry\u014dma walked is known as Ishin no Michi (or \u201cRy\u014dma\u2019s Defection Route\u201d). For this journey, we follow his footsteps on a day hike, covering approximately 20 kilometers from Tarogawa Park through Yusuhara-cho to Niraga Pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining us on this adventure is Matt&nbsp;Boyd, who runs the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wayfarerbrewingcompany.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wayfarer Brewing Company<\/a>, a local craft beer brewery in Nankoku City. Although Matt has hiked in Yusuhara before, this is his first time focusing on the historical significance etched into this trail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9902_01-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9902_01-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9902_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9902_01-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9902_01.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our journey begins at <a href=\"https:\/\/yusuhara-kumonoue-kanko.jp\/tarogawa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarogawa Park<\/a>, a wonderful spot to experience nature located in the heart of Yusuhara-cho. After enjoying a night of camping on its lush, green grounds, we set off on the Ishin no MIchi with the town&#8217;s official guide,&nbsp;Kazuhiro&nbsp;It\u014d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;When you think of &#8216;defection,&#8217; it carries the image of being a grave crime. However, in Yusuhara, inspectors of the domain who shared the same aspirations as Ry\u014dma would issue travel passes,&#8221; says It\u014d-san. &#8220;There\u2019s a story that Ry\u014dma walked right past the guard station with a pass that declared, &#8216;Sakamoto Ryoma, coming through,&#8217; allowing him to leave openly.\u201d Filled with anticipation for the future, Ry\u014dma and his companions undoubtedly walked heads held high as they crossed Niraga Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9833_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9833_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9833_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9833_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9833_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the campsite next to Tarogawa Park, you can show up empty-handed and enjoy a night of proper tent camping. Matt and Lucas are savoring beer from the Wayfarer Brewing Company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9807_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9807_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9807_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9807_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9807_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The craft beer from Wayfarer Brewing Company is the perfect refreshment for a sunset on a camping trip. They even grow their own hops.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8750_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8750_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8750_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8750_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8750_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A coffee break before the hike.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking along this once bustling thoroughfare, we catch glimpses of the unique hospitality culture that thrived in this region. Symbolizing this are the numerous tea houses that appear along the path. These thatched-roof, wooden huts with plank floors are teeming with stone and wooden statues. It is said that the local residents would welcome and entertain passing travelers at these tea houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;If there were such cool tea houses like this, I&#8217;d definitely want to take a break!&#8221; Matt exclaims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;This place was not only a rest stop for travelers but also a hub for exchanging information and culture from other domains. In fact, it played a crucial role in monitoring outsiders,&#8221; Explains It\u014d-san.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9949_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9949_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9949_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9949_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9949_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At a thatched tea house along Ishin no Michi. Just a little further to reach our goal, the Niraga Pass.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For hikers visiting this path from outside the prefecture, one of the most striking elements is the richness of the forest. Woodlands cover a whopping 90% of Yusuhara-cho, and a promising forestry initiative is underway to enhance the value of harvested trees and assign new roles to newly planted ones. The timber harvested from the forests is used close by in construction materials and biomass. Notably, the various buildings designed by Kengo Kuma scattered throughout the town utilize this locally sourced timber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These facilities also incorporate natural energy sources such as wood pellets, wind, hydro, and solar power. By 2050, Yusuhara aims to achieve 100% energy self-sufficiency through the use of these local renewable resources. Although Yusuhara-cho is a small town, its initiatives are remarkably forward-thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9378_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9378_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9378_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9378_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9378_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Built in 1948, the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/yusuhara-kumonoue-kanko.jp\/spot\/yusuharaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yusuhara-za<\/a>&#8221; is the only wooden playhouse in Kochi Prefecture. This beautiful building, which combines Japanese and Western styles from the Taisho era, has long been cherished as the Yusuhara Community Center. After a preservation campaign involving architect Kengo Kuma, it now stands in its current form.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8689_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8689_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8689_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8689_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8689_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The teishoku at the <a href=\"https:\/\/yusuhara-kumonoue-kanko.jp\/gourmet\/kusabuki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmer&#8217;s Restaurant Kusabuki<\/a> features an array of local gourmet dishes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0114_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0114_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0114_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0114_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0114_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The &#8220;Kumono Ueno Gallery (Gallery in the Clouds)&#8221; constructed from locally sourced cedar wood, is a creation of Kengo Kuma. Its design blends seamlessly with the forests of Yusuhara.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9498_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9498_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9498_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9498_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9498_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy a delicious morning wake-me-up at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-flag.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COFFEE FLAG<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Preserving the Forest\u2019s Abundance for Future Generations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>On the other hand, there is a project aimed at fostering forestry workers and transforming conventional economic forests into mixed ones with conifers and broadleaf trees coexisting. This approach nurtures disaster-resistant and diversity. Tomoya Shimomura, who learned forestry as part of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team, founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kirecub_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KIRecub<\/a> (pronounced \u201ckirikabu\u201d) with his colleagues \u2014 an organization focused on growing and restoring forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sustain forest resources, both logging and replanting are necessary. However, the advancement of mechanization in this field is slow, making the manual labor of weeding and maintenance arduous and less appealing. Consequently, there is a pressing need for training successors. In Yusuhara-cho, the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team is actively training new talent for this vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We don&#8217;t just plant seedlings. We also grow them from acorns and local seeds, and we involve local high school students in reforestation activities,\u201d explains Shimomura-san. \u201cAdditionally, we have educational and tourism initiatives to ensure the forest thrives in the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8791_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8791_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8791_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8791_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8791_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shimomura-san from KIRecub at work planting trees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8829_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8829_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8829_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8829_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8829_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visiting sites that symbolize Yusuhara&#8217;s forest management and restoration efforts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another unique way Yusuhara utilizes its forests is through therapy. Their forest therapy involves immersive forest bathing, or &#8220;shinrin-yoku&#8221; experiences, which have been scientifically proven to have relaxation benefits. The town offers its own programs on two roads dedicated to therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, take a walk along the <a href=\"https:\/\/yusuhara-kumonoue-kanko.jp\/nature\/kuboyatherapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kuboya Therapy Road<\/a>. This 3-kilometer nature trail follows a waterway, where green trees glisten in the sunlight and crystal-clear water flows below. As you stroll along, listening to the babbling brook, you&#8217;ll enjoy a different kind of escape, offering a unique sense of tranquility you can\u2019t exactly get walking the historical path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8949_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8949_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8949_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8949_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8949_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll find many stone terraces like these in Yusuhara where flat land is scarce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9591_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9591_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9591_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9591_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9591_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blending in at the &#8220;Ishin no Mon (Gate of Restoration)&#8221; where statues of notable Yusuhara figures stand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another must-visit nature escape is Hyakuissouen. This private botanical garden, curated by Katsuya Nakahira, features around 400 species of wildflowers. Focusing on native plants rather than cultivated garden varieties, it boasts a variety of wildflowers such as Baika\u014dren, Fukujus\u014d, and the rare alpine plant Kirengesh\u014dma, which all bloom in different seasons. Nakahira-san manages and maintains the expansive facility and its scattered wildflowers entirely on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNakahira-san, you truly have a green thumb,\u201d remarked Matt, observing the steward\u2019s dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have many things I want to try, but I only get one chance each year,\u201d explains Nakahira-san. \u201cI&#8217;ve made countless mistakes and gone through a lot of trial and error, but I\u2019ve managed to increase the variety of plants over time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of green thumbs in Kochi, one might recall the botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, known for his discoveries. In contrast to the discoverer that Dr. Makino was, Nakahira-san is more of a cultivator. It seems that passionate stewards of plantlife like Nakahira-san are not uncommon in Kochi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9106_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9106_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9106_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9106_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A9106_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Delicate Fukujuso flowers blooming at Hyakuissouen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the two-day journey, Matt shared his thoughts: &#8220;Learning about history, the forest, and plants\u2014it&#8217;s inspiring to see how, in this digital age, the people of this town are dedicated to passing down wisdom by word of mouth and preserving it for future generations.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last\">Even now, 150 years later, this historic path of dreams that led to the Meiji Restoration still points toward the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0008_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0008_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0008_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0008_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A0008_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the end of our route on Niraga pass stands a statue of Sakamoto Ry\u014dma.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><br><br><br><strong>Trail Guide<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8693_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8693_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8693_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8693_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2B2A8693_01.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/locations\/417738798602873\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmer\u2019s Restaurant Kusabuki<\/a><br>3717 Tarogawa, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka District, Kochi<br>TEL : 0889-65-0500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" 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