Kasashima Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

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The Kasashima District on Honjima is a history-rich area where the old townscape from the Edo to Meiji periods is preserved almost perfectly. Once flourishing as a base for the Shiwaku Navy and a gathering place for "Shiwaku Carpenters" (skilled woodworkers), merchant houses with lattice doors and heavy-built private residences line the narrow, labyrinthine alleys. Stepping inside, a quiet time flows that tells of past prosperity, and you can feel the craftsmen's pride through detailed carvings and architectural styles. Designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, it offers a deep impression to travelers who wish to quietly savor the beauty of traditional Japanese living and the weight of history, rather than commercial tourist glitz.