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Nikkō Wakiōkan


Nikkō Wakiōkan (日光脇往還?) was established during the Edo period as a subroute to connect Hachiōji with . The route stretches approximately 160 km (99 mi) and, at various points, is called the Nikkōdō. Because it is an alternate route to the Nikkō Kaidō, other names are Nikkō Wakikaidō, Nikkō Hinoban Kaidō, Sennindōshin Kaidō, Hachiōji Kaidō and Tatebayashidō.

The 22 post stations of the Nikkō Wakiōkan, with their present-day municipalities listed beside them. The route runs simultaneously with the Nikkō Reiheishi Kaidō starting at Sano-juku and with the Mibudōri (壬生通り) starting at Niregi-juku.


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