Feels Like Traveling Through Time
Mamedamachi town is located in the northern area of Hita city, Oita prefecture. This town was known as the imperial lands of Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo Period. Today, the historic buildings and layout of the town remain the same. These buildings have been designated as an Important Preservation District of Historic Buildings.
Step back in time as you wander the old town streets of Mamedamachi Shopping Street, a traditional shopping center of authentic ancestral buildings and crafts. You can enjoy many retro shops, such as drug stores from the Edo period and local wood shops. Observe distinct wooden architecture and banners floating in the breeze, then browse through Hina dolls, wooden Geta sandals, Onta pottery, and an array of other artisan products. Explore the area to find various museums, as well as the oldest merchant residence in the prefecture. Be sure to pick up something as a souvenir or gift to take home with you. If you get tired after a long walk, come enjoy the famous citron pepper soft served ice cream at the retro cafes.
Step back in time as you wander the old town streets of Mamedamachi Shopping Street, a traditional shopping center of authentic ancestral buildings and crafts. You can enjoy many retro shops, such as drug stores from the Edo period and local wood shops. Observe distinct wooden architecture and banners floating in the breeze, then browse through Hina dolls, wooden Geta sandals, Onta pottery, and an array of other artisan products. Explore the area to find various museums, as well as the oldest merchant residence in the prefecture. Be sure to pick up something as a souvenir or gift to take home with you. If you get tired after a long walk, come enjoy the famous citron pepper soft served ice cream at the retro cafes.
