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Lunch and Retro Stroll Along a Harbor Town Street Lined with Latticed-Window Homes

About this spot

The main street of the historic old town district that extends behind Ushimado Harbor, once prosperous as a port where ships waited for favorable winds and tides. The street is lined with latticed-window merchant houses, white-walled storehouses, and sake breweries—a historic route where delegations of the Korean Emissaries once stopped. Walking along it, you'll discover several narrow alleys that lead toward the sea, with glimpses of the sparkling Seto Inland Sea peeking through at their ends—a view unique to this town. Scattered along the street are cafés, restaurants, and curiosity shops in converted traditional houses, inviting you to linger and enjoy a leisurely harbor-town lunch and stroll. Walking together while discovering alleyways that catch your eye offers one small discovery after another.

Tips

The street is narrow, so it's best to park in the lot around Ushimado Harbor and explore on foot. Many restaurants have limited seating; arriving early at lunch is advisable. Some shops have irregular closures, so check business information in advance if you have a specific destination in mind.