Take a trip to old Japan with William Scott Wilson as he travels the ancient Kiso Road, a legendary route that remains much the same today as it was hundreds of years ago. The Kisoji, which runs through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps, has been in use since at least 701 CE. In the 17th century, it was the route that the daimyo (warlords) used for their biennial tripslong with their samurai and porterso the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renownednd famously inspired the landscapes of Hiroshige, as well as the work of many other artists and writers. Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, has walked the road several times and is a delightful and expert guide to this popular tourist destination; he shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture, as well as his own experiences.
Walking the Kiso Road
- 作者： Wilson, William Scott
- 出版社： Baker & Tayl
- 出版日期： 2016-07-26
- ISBN碼： 9781522642855
- 編號： 203c605283809
$ 315 元
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$315