Lunch and Town Stroll at a Merchant's Residence That Flourished on Soy Sauce and Sake Production
About this spot
A tourism exchange facility created by renovating Izutsuya, a former merchant house that flourished in soy sauce brewing and sake production, standing at the heart of Hiketa's old town. The main residence features dignified sitting rooms and a garden for viewing, while warehouse-converted buildings house a gift shop, dining area, and local artisan shops. Lunch here is recommended to enjoy local flavors. Starting from this residence, a walk along Honmachi Street (本町通り) reveals merchant houses with latticed and decorative windows, white-walled storehouses, and traces of the harbor town's heyday in soy sauce brewing.
Tips
Admission to the main residence is charged; confirm details at the reception. The dining area gets crowded at lunch time, so staggering your visit slightly will help. The town streets have winding alleys, so pick up a walking map at the facility before exploring to avoid missing highlights.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon following lunch, soft light bathes the town, making the stroll pleasant
Access & map
〒769-2901 Higashi-Kagawa City, Hiketa 2163, Kagawa
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