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About Takehara
This city is a historical place known as little Kyoto Sho Kyoto , since it developed from a manor shoen in Kyoto’s Shimogamo Temple Shimogamo Jinja around 1000 years ago, and it later prospered from the salt and liquor production.
While one can enjoy a different atmosphere from Kyoto, it seems less sophisticated from the real Kyoto.
If you are interested in historical townscapes and old town sceneries, and if you have time to spare in your travel itinerary, Takehara is worth a visit.
Nearby Excursions
Other cities such as Okunoshima , a city wordly famous for having lots of rabbits, and Onomichi are rather close to Takehara, thus visiting these two cities together could be a good travel plan as well.
Recommendation
The best recommendation is definitely walking around the city.
Along the roughly 500 meters long stone pavements are sake breweries sakagura , ancient merchant houses shoka and traditional Japanese houses yashiki from Edo Period, and because historical temples are preserved from when it was built, one can immerse oneself in the history of Japan.
Here, one can enjoy sake tastings in sake breweries during the day, which is quiet fun.
Furthermore, there are cafes and soba restaurants renovated from Japanese storehouses kura, that serve tasty meals as well.
Access to Takehara
The nearest station is the JR Takehara Station
By Train
Take the bullet train from JR Hiroshima Station, transfer to the JR Kure Line at JR Mihara Station, and get off at Takehara Station.
*Approx. travel time: 1 hr 15 min
By bus
Take the nonstop bus of Geiyo Bus from HIroshima Bus Center via Hiroshima Station.
* There are one or two buses running per hour.
* Approx. travel time: 1 hr–
Sightseeing
Matsuzaka-tei
Matsuzaka House is a representative merchant house in the area. One can enjoy viewing traditional old Japanese houses and Japanese-style gardens.
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| Address | 3-9-22 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 15 min walk from JR Takehara […] |
| Tel | 0846-22-5474 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Taketsuru Sake Brewery
Taketsuru Sake Brewing is a Japanese liquor and sake brewery. It is the house of the founder of the worldly famous whisky brand, Taketsuru, as well. Here, one can enjoy tasting several sakes.
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| Address | 3-10-29 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 15 min walk from JR Takehara […] |
| Tel | 0846-22-2021 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku
Saihoji Temple is a temple constructed by imitating Kyoto’s Shimizu Temple, and because it is located on a hill, one can enjoy a full panoramic view of Takehara city.
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| Address | 3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 13 minute walk from the JR Ta[…] |
| Tel | 0846-22-7745 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
