Calculate the distance between post stations along the Koshu Kaido. Select your stride length to see the number of steps required, which can serve as a reference for your walk.
Distance
m
richōken
On foot
StepsThat’s it.
Look up the post stations online and enjoy the atmosphere of travel from days gone by as you walk. The ukiyo-e prints of the post stations are truly wonderful. By the way, a stride length of 275 cm is that of Usain Bolt, who sprints through 100 meters like the wind.
Edo Walking: Koshu Kaido