FROM GOJO
Uda
Old town streets and still water surrounded by forest offer different sides of Uda. Choose a place that draws you and take time to explore it.
A DAY DURING YOUR STAY
Old streets and small discoveries in Uda Matsuyama
Focus on Uda Matsuyama for a day of old streets, local history and pauses in converted townhouses. Notice how its merchant buildings differ from those in Gojo.
01 · Morning
Explore the old merchant streets
Walk along the streets, pausing to notice old signs and buildings.
02 · Late morning
Visit the medicine museum
Visit Kusuri no Yakata, housed in a former medicine merchant’s home, to learn about the trade behind these streets.
03 · Lunch and afternoon
Pause in a townhouse
Take time for lunch or tea, then explore a little more. Choose your stops according to which places are open.
04 · Back in Gojo
Compare two old towns
Return with time to rest, or take an evening walk along Shinmachi-dori and notice the differences.
Planning your day
Check museum and restaurant opening days. Plan other areas of Uda, such as Muroji, separately if you want to keep this day unhurried.
An example for a day during a multi-night stay, travelling from Gojo by car. Meals, transport and admission are arranged and paid for separately. Adjust the route to the weather and your pace.
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