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Yanai White-Wall Townscape

Yamaguchi · · Nature & Scenery

Japanese name: 白壁の町並み(柳井市古市金屋地区伝統的建造物群保存地区)

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Yanai White-Wall Townscape
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WHAT TO DOYanai White-Wall Townscape

A townscape in Yanai, Edo merchant houses along 200 metres of stone paving, with goldfish lanterns swaying at the eaves.

WHEREYamaguchi

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A townscape in Yanai, Edo merchant houses along 200 metres of stone paving, with goldfish lanterns swaying at the eaves.

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Guide service: Available (free; admission to some facilities and craft experiences cost extra), reservation required 10 days in advance * May not be available depending on the date Night light-up: Available (goldfish lanterns lit at night) * Usually from early August to the end of August [Notes] May be removed depending on the weather.

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