kaidō

thumb|right|Section of Tōkaidō (road)|Tōkaidō near [[Hakone]] thumb|right|200px|Kamakura Kaidō in old-time atmosphere

'''' were roads in Japan dating from the Edo period. They played important roles in transportation like the Appian Way of ancient Roman roads. Major examples include the Edo Five Routes, all of which started at Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Minor examples include sub-routes such as the Hokuriku Kaidō and the Nagasaki Kaidō.