Japan Long Trail Walker | Katsuo Trail

Japan Long Trail Walker | Katsuo Trail

Japan Long Trail Walker
大井川とカツオが結ぶ、海の暮らし・山の営み
カツオトレイル　静岡県焼津市・静岡市・藤枝市・島田市・川根本町

今回歩くのは、来春、開通予定の「カツオトレイル」。静岡県焼津市を起点に、静岡市、藤枝市、島田市を経て南アルプスの南端・川根本町を結ぶ、総距離200km・獲得標高6,300mの周回ルートだ。古来、それぞれの町の間には、大井川を通じて文化や物資、人の交流がもたらされた。「カツオトレイル」では、そうした交流を、焼津の名産・カツオを主役に掘り下げる。トレイルを歩きながら地域の歴史や伝統を学び、海、山、川が織りなす風土を感じてみよう。

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Japan Long Trail Walker
The Oigawa River and Katsuo: A Vital Link Between Sea and Mountains
The KatsuoTrail: Exploring Yaizu, Shizuoka, Fujieda, Shimada, Kawane Honmachi in Shizuoka Prefecture

For this trip, we hiked the ‘Katsuo Trail,’ set to open next spring. This circular route begins in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and winds its way through Shizuoka City, Fujieda City, Shimada City, and Kawane Honmachi, at the southern edge of the Southern Alps. Spanning 200 km with an elevation gain of 6,300 meters, the trail follows the Oigawa River, a vital waterway that has long facilitated the exchange of culture, goods, and people between the towns along its banks. The ‘Katsuo Trail’ traces these historic connections, with Yaizu’s renowned Katsuo at its core. Along the way, visitors will not only uncover the region’s rich history and traditions but also immerse themselves in the unique climate shaped by the harmonious interaction of sea, mountains, and rivers.