Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shokakugun

In the Kawaramachi Tsumairi Merchant Group in Tamba-Sasayama City, merchants with the atmosphere from the Edo period to the Showa 20s still stand. In particular, the buildings that utilize the construction techniques of the time, such as the half-second floor windows, lattice doors, and mushiko windows painted with plaster, are all impressive. The merchant group that evokes a sense of history has no wealthy moneylenders, but rather average merchants lining the street. Please visit and feel the nostalgia of the past.

The "Zaō Shrine" in Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shokakugun is bustling with people who come to pray to the Zaō Gongen. It is a shrine that particularly exudes a sense of history among the commercial buildings, and its charming and deep atmosphere is attractive. The surrounding scenery harmonizes with the nearby businesses and is beautiful, allowing you to enjoy traditional Japanese architecture. Please come and visit at least once.

The row of buildings with white walls and tiled roofs stretching 600 meters along Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shopping Street, seen from Shinoyama Castle Park, retains the atmosphere of the late Edo period, and the breathtaking scenery woven by its beauty and the surrounding mountains captivates visitors. The cluster of buildings is like a historical landscape painting. Enjoy the beauty of Japanese tradition and nature in this place where time flows pleasantly.

Located in the Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shokagun district of Sasayama City, the "Sasayama City Museum of Art" is a space that combines historic architecture with contemporary art, attracting visitors from all over. Exhibiting a variety of works from paintings to crafts, the refined level of technique is sure to impress viewers. Additionally, the "Judge Experience Corner" allows visitors to experience what it was like to be a judge during the Meiji period. Spend a day enjoying this museum and have a deep artistic experience.

Among the Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shokakugun, Shinoyama City Central Shopping Street, where a retro atmosphere drifts, is a must-see. Half-story shops line the narrow roads, preserving the old-fashioned atmosphere. The shops, built on a site with a depth of over 40 meters, tell the story of the prosperity of this town, which was also an entrance to Kyoto. Even now, the shopping street that conveys the way of life from the end of the Edo period has many cultural assets remaining.