Yakage Post Town
In Japanese: 矢掛宿
An Edo-period post town on the old San'yo road where both the main inn for feudal lords and its back-up inn still stand.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Entsuji Temple and Park ≈ 30 min by car
- Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter ≈ 45 min by car
- Ohara Museum of Art ≈ 45 min by car
- Bitchu Kokubunji Temple ≈ 45 min by car
- Raikyuji Temple Garden ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min walk from Yakage Station (Ibara Railway)
- Fee
- Free to walk; Former Honjin Ishii Residence 500 yen
- Good to know
- The Honjin closes Mondays (next day if holiday) and at New Year
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info