noun
highway route (Edo period); main route
Refers to a route along a major historical highway, especially those established in the Edo period. Often used in historical or geographical contexts.
See also: 街道
この街道筋には古い宿場町がいくつも残っている。
Many old post towns remain along this highway route.
東海道は江戸時代の主要な街道筋の一つだった。
The Tōkaidō was one of the main highway routes of the Edo period.