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Esashi Inishie Kaido
landmark
Esashi Inishie Kaido
江差いにしえ街道
4.0Est. 90Esashi, Hokkaido
Overview
Street lined with merchant houses preserved from the Edo period herring boom.
Esashi was once so prosperous from herring fishing that people said 'even Edo doesn't compare to Esashi in May.' This street features meticulously restored merchant houses, warehouses, and traditional inns. Walking here feels like stepping back 200 years into the Kitamaebune trading culture, complete with the haunting melodies of Esashi Oiwake folk songs played from local shops.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 江差いにしえ街道
- Nearest station
- Hakodate Station (60+ min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
Good for
Families
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