Furuichi-Kanaya Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

The Furuichi-Kanaya district contains two parallel streets with wooden merchant houses displaying traditional tile roofs and precise architectural details from different periods.

The commercial area gained importance during the Edo period as a central storage location for goods within the Iwakuni Domain, leading to its development as a merchant district.

Local festivals in the district feature handcrafted goldfish lanterns that illuminate the streets, representing the continuation of regional customs through generations.

The preservation district welcomes visitors daily and stands within a five-minute walk from JR Yanai Station, with informational signs in multiple languages throughout the area.

The buildings maintain their original functions as both residences and merchant spaces, creating a living museum where traditional commerce continues in historical structures.

Location: Yanai

GPS coordinates: 33.96931,132.10844

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:27