Honmachi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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¥1,500
Explore the Yame Fukushima Townscape, a historic merchant district in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Once a vital transportation hub connecting Chikugo and Bungo, it flourished during the Edo period as a center for commerce and handicrafts. The town's layout reflects castle town influences, featuring well-ordered streets and traditional machiya (townhouses) with tiled roofs. Stroll through the streets to discover remnants of industries like wax production, sake brewing, and Yame tea. Easily accessible by bus from Nishitetsu Kurume or JR Hainuzuka stations, or a 10-minute drive from Yame IC, this charming area offers a glimpse into Japan's rich merchant past.