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Gifu: Iwamura Castle Town and Edo-Era Philosophy Walk

By DeepExperience
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The previous price was NZ$255 and current price is NZ$178 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Iwamura, a former castle town in Gifu Prefecture, offers a unique walking tour that delves into the intellectual heritage of Japan, particularly through the lens of Confucian scholar Sato Issai. This tour takes you through Iwamura’s historically rich townscape, showcasing its traditional architecture and the influence of Issai's teachings on everyday life. Discover the carefully planned streets, merchant houses, and the significance of the namako walls that evoke nostalgia. Engaging with the town's plaques displaying Issai’s sayings, you'll find that his philosophy is interwoven with the local landscape, making Iwamura an essential visit for those interested in Japan's cultural roots.

  • Explore the historical townscape of Iwamura, a former castle town
  • Learn about Sato Issai and his lasting impact on Japanese thought
  • Walk through beautifully preserved streets lined with traditional architecture
  • Experience a blend of history and philosophy in a unique cultural setting
Activity location
  • 佐藤一斎 學びのひろば
    • 545-1 Iwamurachō
    • 509-7403, Ena, Gifu, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 佐藤一斎 學びのひろば
    • 545-1 Iwamurachō
    • 509-7403, Ena, Gifu, Japan

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Gifu: Iwamura Castle Town and Edo-Era Philosophy Walk
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$254.97
NZ$178.48 x 1 AdultNZ$178.48
Total
The previous price was NZ$254.97 and current price is NZ$178.48
30% off
Until Thu, 5 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Museum admission fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

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  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

佐藤一斎 學びのひろば
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sato Issai Manabi no Hiroba is a museum dedicated to Sato Issai, a Confucian scholar and philosopher of the late Edo period born in Iwamura. Through exhibits on his life, writings, and ideas, visitors gain insight into the intellectual traditions that shaped Japanese thought and continue to influence modern society.
Iwamura-cho Main Street
  • 1h
The Iwamura Hon-dori Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings preserves the historic heart of Iwamura, a former castle town in Ena City, Gifu Prefecture. Lined with traditional merchant houses, namako walls, and narrow streets, this district reflects the town’s role as a centre of commerce and daily life during the Edo period. Walking along Hon-dori offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience a townscape that has been carefully protected, where architectural details and street layouts continue to convey the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese castle town.

Location

Activity location
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    佐藤一斎 學びのひろば
    • 545-1 Iwamurachō
    • 509-7403, Ena, Gifu, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    佐藤一斎 學びのひろば
    • 545-1 Iwamurachō
    • 509-7403, Ena, Gifu, Japan

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