Asaina Pass, Mountain pass entrance in Asahina-chō, Japan
Asaina Pass is a mountain pass with steep cliff faces and carved stone paths connecting two entrances between Kanazawa and Jūniso. The route follows a historic course through challenging terrain.
The pass was built in 1241 under Yasutoki Hojo's direction and served as a key trade route to Mutsuura port during the Kamakura period. This connection was crucial for the region's economic development.
The trail passes by a shrine that shows how travel routes and sacred places were connected in medieval times. Visitors today can still sense this relationship as they walk through.
The path is easiest to reach by taking the Keikyu Line to Kanazawa Hakkei station and then catching a bus. The route requires good hiking shoes and some endurance since parts of the climb are steep.
Each end of the pass shows different features, with the Yokohama side displaying modern improvements while the Kamakura section keeps original elements. This reveals how two regions have cared for the place differently over time.
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