The guesthouse was built during the Genroku era (around 1690) and is designated
as a national historical landmark. In 1711 (the 1st year of the Shotoku era),
I-pan-on, an ambassador from Korea, praised the magnificent view from this Japanese
style room as "the greatest view in Asia" The calligraphy characters
of "Taichoro" by Hon-kyon-he was done in 1748 (the 5th year of the Enkyo
era) and it still remains in the building.
Open year-round.
TEL(084)982-2705
Remains of Ota Residence/The Ruins of Tomoshichi-Kyo-ochi
There stands a warehouse of seven main buildings on a vast site surrounded by
alleys. These buildings used to be a store of Homeishu(Japanese sweet liquor)
from the middle of the 18th century to early 19th century. The store started making
Homeishu early in the Edo era with the exclusive rights of making and selling
Homeishu by the feudal clan of the area.
Closed on Tuesdays.
TEL(084)982-3553
Nunakuma Shrine
This is an old shrine noted in the records of the"Engi-shiki" , written
in the Heian era. It is also called as Tsukano Gion-san and enshrines "Owatasumi-no-Mikoto"
and "Susanoo-no-Mikoto" . Noh Stage associated with Hideyoshi Toyotomi
is designated as the national important cultural properties.
TEL(084)982-2050
Tomo-no-ura Hot Spring
A radon hot spring of fine quality, tranquil hot spring in the still heart of
a port town that carries its history in the ebb and flow of the tides. Tomo-no-mura
Hot Spring Association.
TEL(084)982-1123
Bingo Ankokuji (Temple)
This temple was founded in the 1270s (during the Kumakura era). Shakado(Buddha
Hall)and others are designated as important cultural properties
Open year round.
TEL(084)982-3207
Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore
Models of traditional sea bream netting and a koto (Japanese zither) used regularly
by Michio Miyagi are displayed in this museum.
Closed on Mondays.
TEL(084)982-1121
Muronoki Song Monument
In 730 (the 2nd year of the Tenpyo era), Otomo-no-Tabito, a pubilc offcial stopped
off in Tomonoura after leaving his office, Dazaifu (kyushu) and composed the song
called "Manyo-shuka" in remembrance of his late wife.
Fukuyama
City
Tomonoura
Area
The Taichoro
Reception Hall (Fukuzenji (Temple))
