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History lives on in the merchant district of Amarume.
Amarume is in the northwestern part of Shonai Town. It is an energetic commercial neighborhood with many different stores. The colorful streetscape features several historic buildings, including a tourist center housed in an 80-year old rice granary called "Classe," a 190-year old soy sauce shop, and a long-established sake brewery.
A list of tourist sites
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Shinzaemon Sato is the 15th-generation owner of this soy sauce brewery that has continued to safeguard tradition and manufacturing methods. The soy sauce "fruit" (soybeans, rice, wheat fermented wi...
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Shonai-machi Gallery Onsen Machiyu
This new kind of hot spring facility combines a hot spring with a gallery, which is an area featuring artworks and products that create a stylish space. The machiya-zukuri architectural style is no...
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Meiji Tenno Gochu Ren no Atohi
This monument marks where the Meiji Emperor rested during his 5th visit.
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Sato Kotoku Chujo Tsuibo no Hi
This monument is for Kotoku Sato, who was from Shonai Town. He took the decisive measure to withdraw during the Battle of Imphal in WWII. The monument is located at Jokei Temple, his family temple.
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This café sells fresh homemade bread, coffee, and soft drinks. The grape bread and fruit bread made with natural yeast and sold only at Classe are delicious breads with a natural sweetness.
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In the severe cold of mid January, this unusual ritual takes place at Chigawara Hachiman Shrine. Boys aged 5–14 pour buckets of cold water over their heads numerous times. Tubs of water are prepare...
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Shonai Goldfish is a branded goldfish that is also called "Furisode Goldfish" because of its long tail and elegant swimming appearance. Shonai goldfish and nishikigoi are sold every day during the ...
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