Dounari, Shingu-cho, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture
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¥500
Explore the Umatate Honjin Site in Shikokuchuo, Ehime, once a resting place for Lord Yamauchi of the Tosa Domain during his Sankin-kotai journeys in the Edo period. Located near the Mist Forest, this historical site features the remains of the honjin (principal camp) and a tea spring called 'Ume no Izumi.' Though the original building was lost to fire, the site offers a glimpse into the past along the old Tosa Road. Accessible by car, it's a quick 1-minute drive from the Shingu IC or 80 minutes from Kawanoe Station. A visit here provides a serene connection to Japan's feudal era.
Era: Edo Period