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What is The white-walled townscape of Yame Fukushima
TheYame Fukushima district, located in the center of Yame City, onceflourished as the castle town of Fukushima Castle. Along the old Okando (mainhighway) road, there are still warehouse-style townhouses built in the Edo (1603-1867), Meiji (1867-1911), Taisho (1912-1925), and early Showa (1926-1988) times, and you can feel its history. The townscape has the whitecolor of amerchant houseand a craftsman workshop, and there are also retro shops that are built intraditional architecture. You can enjoy eating spree food and shopping whilestrolling around.
6 Tourist spots in Yame Fukushima's white-walled townscape
1. Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center
The Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center is a former Japanese-sake brewery built at the end of the Edo period, and introduces the charm and history of Yame-Fukushima townscape. Visitors can find a café to take a break.
Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center
Phone number: 0943-23-4311
2. Yame Fukushima Hachiman-gu Shrine
This shrine has been established for the peace and prosperity of the Fukushima region and its residents for over 350 years since 1661 of the Edo times. Every year in the late September, Yame Fukushima Toro Dolls (Doll festival with lanterns), a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Propertywith a history of 260 years, are organized, and at the Doll's Festival event inMarch, weddings ceremonies are held in costumes such as Juni-Hitoeand Sokutai. Bothare old Japanese formal attires in Heian times (794-11ya
Yame Fukushima Hachiman-gu Shrine
Phone number: 0943-22-3332
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3. Sakaiya (former Kinoshita family residence)
The Kinoshita family is an old family that started inthe Edo times and prospered as they operated a sake brewing business forgenerations under the trade name "Sakaiya". In 1909, Tatamirooms, was luxuriously constructed and was used as a separate tatami room fromthe main house for reception and lodging for distinguished guests. When you siton the verandah, you can enjoy the sound of Suikinkutsu (buried earthen jar) thatmakes sound when water drips into it.
Sakaiya (former Kinoshita family residence)
Phone number: 0943-23-7611
4. Yabeya Konomi Honke (Konomien)
It isthe oldest tea shop in Yame, founded in the Edo Hoei times (1704-1711). During the Meiji times period, Mr. Hisakichi, thefirst generation gave the name "Yame tea''. Yame tea, known for its rich flavor richness andsweetness, is now renowned as one of the finest Japanese teas.
Yabeya Konomi Honke (Konomien)
Phone number:0943-24-2020
5. Yame Traditional Crafts Center
YameFukushima flourished as a town of merchants and craftsmen during the Edo times.Yame's representative crafts are displayed and sold, including Yame FukushimaBuddhist altars and Yame lanterns, which are nationally designated traditional crafts, as well as handmade Japanese paper, Kurume Kasuri (Japaneseclothing), and bamboo crafts. There is also a handmade Japanese Washi papermuseum and a traditional cultural museum where you can experience hands-onactivities.
Yame Traditional Crafts Center
Phone number: 0943-22-3131
6.Unagi no Nedoko
It is operated in a white-walled townhouse from thelate Edo times period to the early Showa times.This is an assorted shop that sells local crafts and products, such as KurumeKasuri Monpe (Japanese clothing), bamboo products, and tableware. You canfind local culture and daily life of Kyushu.
Unagi no Nedoko Former Marubayashi Main House
Phone number: 0943-22-3699
Unagi no Nedoko Former Terasaki Residence
Phone number: 0943-24-8021
Yame Tourist Information Center
Yame Tourist Information Center
Yame Tourist Information Center, located near the white-walled streets of Yame-Fukushima,provides useful information for sightseeing. We have maps and event informationfor walking around the streets of Yame-Fukushima, so please stop by.
Yame Tourist Information Center
Phone number: 0943-22-7311
Access
From Fukuoka Airport (Car or Rental Car)
Fukuoka Airport → Kyushu Expressway → 10 minutes from Yame IC Exit･･･ Approx. 50 minutes
From central Fukuoka (Train/Bus)
[From Hakata] JR Hakata Station → (JR approx. 50 minutes) → JR Hainuzuka Station → (Horikawa Bus approx. 20 minutes) → Get off at Fukushima bus stop ... Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
[From Tenjin] Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin Station → (Approx. 40 minutes by Nishitetsu train) → Nishitetsu Kurume Station → (Approx. 40 minutes by Nishitetsu bus) → Get off at Fukushima bus stop ... Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
From Hakata (Shinkansen)
JR Hakata Station → JR Chikugo-Funagoya Station → 10 minutes by taxi ... Approx. 35 minutes
