Fukuroi-juku, Station of the Tōkaidō in Fukuroi, Japan.
Fukuroi-juku was the twenty-seventh stop on the Tōkaidō route, positioned between Kakegawa-juku and Mitsuke-juku in Shizuoka Prefecture. The settlement contained lodging houses and inns that provided food and rest for travelers moving along this major highway.
The station was established in 1616 and grew into a significant settlement along one of Japan's busiest travel corridors. At its height, it became a busy place where many people passed through daily, shaping the economic life of the surrounding region.
The station served as a gateway to three major Buddhist temples in Tōtōmi Province, which held spiritual importance for travelers passing through. These temples shaped how people understood the religious character of the region.
The settlement was fully equipped for travelers, with several main inns and around fifty smaller lodging houses offering beds and meals. Visitors should note that this is a historical site where the original buildings no longer stand today.
A famous 1831 woodblock print by Hiroshige shows travelers at this station seeking shelter under a large metal kettle hanging from a tree branch during rain. The image reveals an unexpected moment of daily life on this busy route.
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