Akasaka Juku is the 56th post town of Nakasendo. It is located Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture.It flourished during the Edo Period, as it was located in a fertile valley, next to a river.

In 1843, the post station had 1,129 residents and 292 buildings. Among the buildings, there was one honjin, one sub-honjin, and 17 hatago.

Today, you are able to see the old row houses and historical ruins from this Edo period post town. Also, for a more detailed look at the old post town, a virtual tour has been created, which introduces the area at the beginning of the Nakasendo Road; in 1680, during the Edo Period; at the end of the Tokugawa Government and in modern times.