Isabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': A tranquil river journey to Niigata (Pt. 14)
After continuing along the rough roads of western Aizu, Isabella Bird finally arrived at Tsugawa (now part of the Niigata Prefecture town of Aga) on J
Isabella Bird checked into a crowded inn in Tsugawa, a town that would become part of Niigata Prefecture. The river town, located on the Agano River, was a hub for river transport and goods movement. Bird described the town's houses with thatch roofs, now replaced by bark and stone. She noted the presence of a promenade and temple grounds along the river.
The town, home to 3,000 people, was bustling with activity, as river transport brought produce to Niigata. Bird enjoyed her time in Tsugawa, making conversation with the town's samurai-class innkeeper and his staff. She appreciated the hospitality and the simple meals offered. Bird's two-night stay in Tsugawa was followed by a quick departure, as her boat to Niigata departed at eight in the morning.
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