Showa Town

大分県

3.9

このエリアの観光情報

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A nostalgic town with a preserved townscape from the Showa era.

This town still has the Showa era streetscape, which gives a nostalgic and warm feeling. The retro streetscape is attractive and is even used as a set for movies and dramas. Bonnet buses also operate on weekends only. Please come and visit at least once.

特徴・楽しみ方

定番町並み

見どころ

ポイント 1

Recreate Daily Life in the Showa Era at a Museum!

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The Showa Town Exhibition Hall is a museum that recreates daily life in the Showa era. Stores such as traditional Showa-era shopping streets, izakayas, barbershops, cafeterias, bookstores, and movie theaters are reproduced, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the time. The exhibits are abundant, displaying daily necessities, goods, toys, bicycles, vehicles, and other items from the Showa era. Not only can you enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era, but you can also deepen your historical knowledge. The Showa Town Exhibition Hall is a museum with a nostalgic atmosphere that both families and elderly people can enjoy!

ポイント 2

A Museum Exhibiting Nostalgic Candy and Toys!

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Inside the theme park "Showa Roman Kura," there is a dream museum called "Dagashiya no Yume Hakubutsukan," where nostalgic candy and toys are exhibited. Valuable items collected over many years are displayed in a store filled with a nostalgic atmosphere. Not only candy and toys, but also old shop signs, tools, and household items from the Showa era are exhibited, allowing you to feel the background of that time period. Why not visit this dream museum where you can immerse yourself in nostalgic memories while feeling the retro atmosphere of the Showa era?

ポイント 3

A Seaside Park with Beautiful Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves!

Located about 20 minutes by car from the city of Bungotakada, Asushima Park is a nature-rich park loved by many tourists, with monuments such as "Yui" and torii gates with the characters for "Enmusubi" (matchmaking) symbolizing the fulfillment of love. Cherry blossoms bloom in the spring, and the autumn leaves are stunning. It's also recommended to visit the retro atmosphere of Showa Town and Asushima Park together, enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the town, buy sweets at an old-fashioned candy store, and have a picnic or cherry blossom viewing at Asushima Park while enjoying nature. When touring Bungotakada city, we recommend visiting both Showa Town and Asushima Park!

ポイント 4

Crystal Clear Sea and Beautiful Sandy Beach Coast!

Matama Beach is a natural and beautiful coastline located about a 15-minute drive from Bungotakada City. Surrounded by lush green mountains, it boasts a crystal clear sea and beautiful sandy beach. The beauty of the sunset sinking into the horizon is a breathtaking sight, and at night, you can enjoy the starry sky, creating a romantic atmosphere. Matama Beach is the perfect place to spend your refresh time surrounded by nature!

ポイント 5

Enjoy School Lunch Nostalgia at a Cafe!

Cafe & Bar Boulevard in a Showa-era town offers a menu that reproduces school lunches. You can enjoy nostalgic dishes such as fried bread, spaghetti Napolitan, fruit punch, and milk, which were particularly popular among elementary and junior high school students in Bungotakada City. In addition, the lunch menu features local ingredients such as chicken nanban and toriten. Trying out the school lunches of the Showa era in a calm atmosphere is one of the ways to enjoy tourism in the Showa-era town.

もっとみる

Sightseeing

A Shopping Street with a Showa Era Atmosphere!

Showa Town is a central shopping street where the atmosphere of the Showa era still lingers. The street is about 500 meters long and features restaurants where you can enjoy school lunches, general stores, liquor stores, public baths, and more. You can enjoy the lively atmosphere of a town where locals come to shop. In one corner of the shopping street, there is the "Showa Town Exhibition Hall," which recreates a household from the Showa era of the 1950s. It displays household items, toys, and other items from that time. In addition, the former post office and library have been preserved, allowing you to experience a nostalgic atmosphere. Showa Town is a spot you definitely want to visit when you come to visit Bungotakada City.

基本情報

	住所	989-1 Shimmachi, Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture 879-0628
	営業時間	月曜日: 10時00分～17時00分火曜日: 10時00分～17時00分水曜日: 10時00分～17時00分木曜日: 10時00分～17時00分金曜日: 10時00分～17時00分土曜日: 9時00分～17時00分日曜日: 9時00分～17時00分
	TEL	0978-23-1860
	Webサイト	https://www.showanomachi.com/