Kuranomachi Old Town

Little Edo atmosphere.

Tochigi is one of the Koedo which means a little Edo city. The old town is located in a 10-minute walk from Tochigi station. I visited in May. Luckily, I could see a lot of koi carp streamers along t...

Total letdown...

The old town does not carry the atmosphere at all as there are many other nicer old towns in japan. There are only a mere few old houses ie along the main road there are 5 and along the canal just a f...

Charming canal town with authentic kura-style architecture

On my first trip to Tochigi city, I was surprised at all the striking kura-style buildings that remain in this town. The thick plaster walls of the buildings, some of them dating back 200 years, have ...

Very nice Japanese

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Everyone in Tochigi should not be able to escape the old town. The ride on the river is relaxing and who speaks Japanese also understands the story(s) that of the "Gondoliers" erz ...

The streamer is a masterpiece

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４ Moon ２０ I visited the city of Kura after the day. There was a large number of streamers on the river. It was a masterpiece of scenery. The impression that the number and presence of the warehouse were not so large for the city of Kura. I walked a little around the city, but I enjoyed the rustic atmosphere.