The Kiso River has long been intertwined with the lives of many people — raftmen who floated timber downstream, boatmen who transported goods, and fishermen who made their living from the river.
By retracing the footsteps of these people, the landscape comes alive as a living story.
Along the Kiso River, which connects Shinshu, Hida, Mino, and Owari, a wide range of livelihoods has coexisted—forestry, river transport, fishing, sericulture, and textile production, among others.
Within a single river basin, you can experience a “history of overlap,” where diverse cultures and industries intersect and intertwine.
The Kiso River has long served as a vital artery for logistics and transportation, carrying people, goods, and culture across regions.
From ferry crossings linking the Tōkaidō and Nakasendō routes to the bustling river ports, visitors can experience the powerful history that has shaped and moved the region.
