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Jam-Packed Regional Tour (Miyajima→Kintaikyo Bridge→Shirakabe Historical District)
Visitors can take a tour that combines Miyajima, home to Itsukushima Shrine, famed for its red torii shrine gate; the beautiful wooden structure of Kintaikyo Bridge, counted as one of Japan’s three greatest bridges; and the Shirakabe historical district of Yanai, where the rows of merchants’ houses from the Edo period remain striking even today. Miyajima is around two hours by car from Yanai, while Iwakuni is a 50-minute trip. Both sightseeing spots are ideal destinations for a drive! To add a little taste of regional exploration to your stay, we recommend these two spots.
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Strolling in the Shirakabe Historical District
How about a walking tour of the Shirakabe historical district, one of Yanai’s famous sightseeing spots? The town partitioning of the middle ages remains unchanged today, with rows of Edo-period merchants’ houses lining both sides of the road, approximately 200m in length. During the era of domain administration, this district was known as the “storehouse of Iwakuni Domain”. The street was lively with the comings and goings of huge two-wheeled carts, loaded with agricultural produce. In 1984, Shirakabe was selected as a Nationally-Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Wouldn’t you like to feel a sense of history in...
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Yanai: a Treasure Trove of Festivals
In Yanai, there are many festivals! Every month, a festival is happening somewhere... Please feel free to come and see!
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Collection of Yanai’s Specialty Products!
We have gathered an assortment of Yanai’s specialty products! There is also a guide to stores where the products are available to buy. Perfect as a memento of Yanai, or as a gift.
