Emukae Town

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Nestled within the peaceful valleys of the Kita-Matsuura Peninsula, "Emukae Town" once flourished as a bustling post town for the Hirado clan, preserving rich history and traditions today as a quiet town of healing. Walking through old streets that retain traces of the Edo period or touring historic sake breweries that served as designated "Honjin" (official lodgings) for the clan lord wraps you in a distinct nostalgia, as if time has stopped. In early summer, the mystical "Senzoku-Toro Festival" is held, decorating the town with thousands of lanterns and allowing you to experience the authentic mood of a Japanese summer. Inside a quiet space completely isolated from urban noise, breathing the crisp air and feeling rich natural gifts dissolves daily stress, offering a mind-fulfilling retreat.

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Sasebo Tourism and Convention Association

Emukae Town

Address
209 Emukaecho Nagasaka, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website
https://www.sasebo99.com/
Operator
Sasebo Tourism and Convention Association

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