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The only port in Japan keeping all five kinds of Edo harbour works, saved from a bridge plan by residents' litigation.
About this place
Tomonoura (鞆の浦), formerly known as Tomonotsu (鞆の津), is a port in the Tomo ward of Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It stands on the southern point of the Numakuma Peninsula, 14 kilometers south of Fukuyama Station, with a population of about 3,500 people as of 2017. Tomonoura has been a prosperous port since ancient times. Its unique circular harbor was preserved even after modern port facilities were introduced. Tomonoura lies within Tomokōen (鞆公園), which forms part of the Setonaikai National Park. In 2007, the port was listed as one of the top 100 scenic municipalities in Japan and its harbor was listed as one of the top 100 historical natural features in Japan. There are many historical temples and shrines around Tomonoura, and the area is famous for red sea bream (真鯛, Madai) fishing.
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Jo-yato lantern and gangi, Taichoro, guest house for Joseon missions Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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