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The greatest attraction is the “Utsubuki Tamagawa” area, where the streetscape of merchant houses from the Edo to Meiji periods remains. The landscape with red Sekishu tiles, white plaster walls, and stone bridges over clear streams is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings; walking here feels like time travel. “Akagawara” shops utilizing old storehouses sell local sake, soy sauce, and traditional crafts, with history living within modern life. It is a beautiful city where you can touch the aesthetic sense and careful lifestyle of traditional Japanese merchants while enjoying a quiet and sophisticated stroll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The greatest attraction is the “Utsubuki Tamagawa” area, where the streetscape of merchant houses from the Edo to Meiji periods remains. The landscape with red Sekishu tiles, white plaster walls, and stone bridges over clear streams is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings; walking here feels like time travel. “Akagawara” shops utilizing old storehouses sell local sake, soy sauce, and traditional crafts, with history living within modern life. 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