Kuwana: A Leisurely Stroll Through Rikkaen and Shichiri-no-Watashi Historic Castle Town
Experience an elegant stroll through Kuwana, a castle town on the banks of the Ibi River, featuring fine architecture and a charming retro streetscape. Start at Rikkaen (六華苑), where a beautiful Western-style mansion designed by Conder awaits, then visit the Shichiri-no-Watashi ruins where the First Torii Gate of Ise Grand Shrine stands. Walk along the moat at Kyuka Park and pay your respects at Kuwana Soja (桑名宗社), identifiable by its bronze torii gate. End your day at Teramachi-dori shopping street with a taste of the local specialty, Yasunaga Mochi. This compact, walkable town offers a full day packed with architecture, history, and culinary delights.
Schedule
Admire the Western and Japanese Mansions, Four-Story Tower, and Garden Designed by Conder
Historic Stroll at the Ruins of the Shichiri-no-Watashi Ferry Where the First Torii Gate of Ise Grand Shrine Stands
Leisurely Stroll with Your Companion Along the Waterside Promenade Surrounding the Kuwana Castle Moat
Pray for Safe Travels Together at Kuwana's Principal Shrine, Identifiable by Its Bronze Torii Gate
Late Lunch and a Taste of the Local Specialty, Yasunaga Mochi (安永餅), in the Retro Arcade
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