Tonomi Funagura-dori

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"Funagura-dori" in the Tonomi district of Hofu City is a historic promenade that conveys the atmosphere of a port town where lords in daimyo processions and many travelers once stopped as a key point of maritime transportation in the Seto Inland Sea. In the narrow alleys, traditional stone walls and old rows of houses remain, allowing you to feel the quiet lives of people who lived with the sea and the multilayered history. At the end of the street, the beautiful Tonomi Beach spreads out, allowing you to simultaneously enjoy nostalgic city walking and open sea views. For travelers who want to discover the beauty of an authentic Japanese port town that has not been over-commercialized, this street, where you can follow history while listening to the sound of waves, is full of charm as a hidden gem.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.115 富海の船蔵通り［防府市］ | Tonomi Funagura Street [ Hofu-city ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Tonomi Funagura-dori

Address: 2879 Tonomiurakaitsaku, Hofu-shi, Yamaguchi
Website: https://visit-hofu.jp/
Operator: Hofu City Tourism Association

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