3079 Yakage, Yakage-cho, Oda District, Okayama Prefecture
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¥500
Step back in time at the Former Yakage Honjin Ishii Residence, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Yakage, a historic post town on the Sanyo Road. This well-preserved complex, dating back to the Edo period, once served as lodging for lords, nobles, and government officials traveling to and from Edo during the Sankin-kotai system. Explore the main house, gardens, and sake brewery, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Ishii family, who operated both the honjin and a sake business. Don't miss the annual Yakage Shukuba Festival in November, recreating the processions of feudal lords. Located a 20-minute drive from Kamoake IC on the Sanyo Expressway and an 8-minute walk from Yakage Station on the Ibara Railway. A visit offers a unique insight into Edo-era Japan.