Takehara Townscape Preservation District
In Japanese: たけはら町並み保存地区
Called the 'little Kyoto of Aki', a town that grew rich on salt-making in the Edo period, with large merchant houses along quiet streets.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) ≈ 25 min by car
- Shiraichi Old Town ≈ 35 min by car
- Oyamazumi Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Buttsuji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Kojoji Three-Story Pagoda, Setoda ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from JR Takehara Station (Kure Line)
- Fee
- Free to walk
- Good to know
- People live here; be considerate. Volunteer guides need booking 2 days ahead
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info