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Takehara Historic District
竹原歴史的地区Hiroshima · Chugoku
Takehara Historic District is known for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings and traditional merchant houses. Visitors can stroll through the charming streets lined with white-walled warehouses and experience the rich history of this former sake-brewing town.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 1,585 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to walk the preserved Edo-period streets ("Little Kyoto of Aki"); Former Matsusaka Family Residence inside charges ¥300 separately.
- Nearest station
- Takehara Station · 7 min walk
- Website
- takeharakankou.jp/spot/4305
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥300Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~57 min by car
Tags
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