{"id":33182,"date":"2018-02-09T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T23:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=33182"},"modified":"2021-05-24T22:50:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T13:50:12","slug":"seiyo-unomachi-historical-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/seiyo-unomachi-historical-quarter\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Historical Quarter of Unomachi in Seiyo, Shikoku"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In Ehime Prefecture<\/strong> on Shikoku<\/strong> Island, there are many historical sites<\/strong> that have been preserved and restored, like in Uchiko<\/strong> and Ozu<\/strong>. There is also an old town in Seiyo<\/strong>, close to Uchiko<\/strong>. This small, historic district of Unomachi<\/strong> has an extremely rich heritage<\/strong> but is seemingly unknown among tourists. We are here to show you what you can discover in this little town!<\/p>\n

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The historical quartier of Unomachi in Seiyo<\/p><\/div>\n

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Unomachi, Immersed in History<\/h2>\n

During the Edo Period<\/strong> (1603-1868), Uwa<\/strong> was a prosperous city that developed under the Uwa Jima clan. In the historic district of Unomachi<\/strong>, Nakanocho Street seems to preserve the time of the past. There are traditional merchant houses (machiya<\/em>)<\/strong> with their immaculate white walls and wooden koushi<\/em> screens<\/strong> in front of the windows. For more authenticity, you can also rent a kimono<\/strong> for memorable photoshoots! But unfortunately for us, our visit was cut short by the rain …<\/p>\n

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Nakanocho.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A koushi in front of the windows of an old house.<\/p><\/div>\n

There was a heavy storm during our visit in Seiyo, but we were able to take refuge in Uwa Museum of Folk Tools<\/strong>, which brings together a rich collection of objects and furniture of the time.\u00a0The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 (entrance fee 500 yen).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Uwa Museum of Folk Tools<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Uwa Museum Garden<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kaimei School in the beginnings of Meiji<\/h2>\n

Notable historical buildings include the Kaimei School<\/strong>, built in 1882 in the Giyo style, which was originally inspired by Western styles. One of the classrooms has even kept its original furniture. Sit at one of the desks and have a class (in Japanese) and experience the life of a Japanese student during the Meiji Period<\/strong>. On the program are mathematics, geography and history, learning Japanese characters (kanji and hiragana) and finally, singing!<\/p>\n

One day a year, the school reopens to teach the students of today the lessons learned in the Meiji Period.<\/p>\n

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Kaimei school constructed in 1882.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The class gives a Meiji atmosphere.<\/p><\/div>\n

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