Kinkotsu Footpath

The term kinkotsu (literally, “sinew & bones”) is used to refer to the backstreets of Hida-Kanayama. These narrow, intertwined backstreets are said to resemble the sinews and bones of the human body. Nostalgic scenery remains around the Kanayama-juku rest stop on the Hida Kaido road, which has flourished as a post town since the Edo period. Immerse yourself in the retro feeling—it’s like being on a movie set—and enjoy a rustic dining experience at a Japanese confectionery shop or tofu shop. You can also sample Japanese sake at the sake brewery, which has been in operation since the Edo period.