Inuyama Jokamachi
Aichi Prefecture · Japan
After visiting Inuyama Castle, walk around castle town where is remaining traditional old houses. You can enjoy old town and have a lunch.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Inuyama Jokamachi, the historical heart of this ancient river city. As you stand at the beginning of the Honmachi main street, you are stepping back into the Edo period. …
Listen in the app2Honmachi Street — The Merchant's Mainstay
Honmachi is the central artery of the Jokamachi, a half-kilometer stretch that captures the essence of old Japan. As you walk, observe the 'Udatu'—the winged firewalls jutting out from the roofs. …
Listen in the app3Sanko Inari Shrine — The Gateway of Love
At the northern end of the Jokamachi, just before the ascent to the castle, lies the Sanko Inari Shrine. This is a place of deep spiritual significance, but in recent years, it has gained a new kind of fame. …
Listen in the app4Former Isobe Residence — Inside the Eel-Bed
To truly appreciate the internal logic of the Jokamachi, one must step inside the Former Isobe Family Residence. This building is a registered Tangible Cultural Property and a prime example of the 'Kyosho' or eel-bed townhouse. …
Listen in the app5Traditional Crafts and Karakuri — Mechanical Art
Inuyama is world-renowned for its 'Karakuri' puppets, and several spots in the Jokamachi celebrate this intricate craft. Karakuri are mechanical dolls that date back to the Edo period, powered by springs, weights, and hidden…
Listen in the app6Culinary Delights — The Flavors of Aichi
The sensory journey of the Jokamachi is incomplete without a deep dive into its unique flavors. Aichi Prefecture is famous for its 'Red Miso' (Miso-katsu or Dengaku), and Inuyama is no exception. …
Listen in the app7Haritsuna Shrine — The Festival's Heart
Just steps away from the castle entrance is the Haritsuna Shrine, another pillar of the town's history. This shrine dates back over a thousand years and is the main venue for the spectacular Inuyama Festival. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our walk through the Inuyama Jokamachi comes to an end, I hope you feel a sense of the deep continuity that defines this place. We have seen how the architecture of the Edo period has been adapted for modern life, how the…
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What is Inuyama Jokamachi?
Inuyama Jokamachi is a place in Aichi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Aichi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.3836, 136.9394 |
| Last updated |
