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Namako Walls of Matsuzaki

Shizuoka · Matsuzaki · Architecture

Japanese name: 松崎のなまこ壁の町並み

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Namako Walls of Matsuzaki
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WHAT TO DONamako Walls of Matsuzaki

Nearly two hundred namako-walled buildings, the plasterers' art left where it belongs - on ordinary houses.

WHEREShizuoka

Izu · Matsuzaki

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Nearly two hundred namako-walled buildings, the plasterers' art left where it belongs - on ordinary houses.

About this place

Matsuzaki (松崎町, Matsuzaki-chō) is a town located in on the southwest coast of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2019, the town had an estimated population of 6,563 in 2969 households, and a population density of 77 persons per km². The total area of the town is 85.23 square kilometres (32.91 sq mi). Sakuramochi is a noted local specialty. Matsuzaki is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Nearly 200 namako walls, Plaster kote-e Genre:Architecture

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