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Whispers of Jōge: Discover Hidden Treasures Behind Closed Doors
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Overview
Discover the timeless charm of Jōge, a historic tenryō town in Hiroshima that once thrived under the direct rule of the shogunate. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore beautifully preserved streets where samurai, merchants, and travelers once passed through, lined with white-walled merchant houses and historic temples. This immersive tour also grants you special access to locations that are normally closed to the public, allowing you to experience hidden interiors and cultural treasures not available to regular visitors—offering a rare and intimate glimpse into Jōge’s living history and traditional architecture.
Features
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Explore a Historic Tenryō Town – Walk through Jōge’s beautifully preserved Edo-period streets.
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Visit Traditional Merchant Houses – Discover the architecture and lifestyle of past generations.
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Traditional White-Walled Streets - Stroll through streets lined with historic buildings, offering a glimpse into Edo-period town life.
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Experience the tranquility of this ancient temple, known for its "singing" floors.
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Schedule
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1
1:30 pm
Meet your guide at Fuchū City Jōge Historical and Cultural Museum. Start learning about the history of Jōge Town.
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2
1:40 pm
Visit Shinno Private Collection Museum. Step inside a beautifully preserved 150-year-old building and discover a hidden collection of samurai-era artifacts and treasures.
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3
2:10 pm
Visit Jōge Christian Church, originally built in 1887 as a traditional storehouse with a steeple-like watchtower, later transformed into a church by the Oue family, and explore its serene Japanese garden designed by a Kyoto landscape artist.
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4
2:40 pm
Visit Okinaza, a historic wooden theater built in 1925. There are screens that are moved manually and an underground space which was dug by hand and are still intact.
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5
3:00 pm
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in a historic home, where local hosts will guide you through the art of tea preparation and etiquette.
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3:40 pm
Explore private collections at Suehiro & Hitoyasumi where usually closed to the public, including a former sake brewery museum and a folk doll exhibition. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase unique antiques.
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4:10 pm
At Jōge Gallery, browse a unique selection of antiques and historical furnishings collected by the owner—some of which are available for purchase. You’ll also visit the former sake brewery, Shigemori Main Store, owned by the same collector, where even more of her private collection is on display.
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4:30 pm
Return to Fuchū City Jōge Historical and Cultural Museum. The tour ends at the station.
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Price *This is a reference price. Please contact us for details.
| Tour Operator: My Travel Buddy（Tour Guide Agency） |
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| ■ Fee ￥15,600 per person with 2 ￥10,800 per person with 3 ￥8,400 per person with 4 ￥6,960 per person with 5 *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. |
| ■Included - Guide-interpreter - Entry ticket - Basic insurance |
| ■Not included - Transport to the meeting point and from the disbanding point - Drinks and meals |
| ■ Reservation By request |
| ■ Deadline for Reservations by 5 PM, 5 days before the tour |
| ■ Tour Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays |
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