Asuke Townscape (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

The charm of Asuke lies not only in its remarkable natural beauty like that of nearby Korankei Gorge but in the old townscape where traces of a once flourishing post town remain to this day. Houses built in traditional Japanese architecture, white-walled storehouses, lattice doors, and black wood walls contribute to the atmosphere. Stroll along Manrin Alley and other beautiful side streets enveloped in nostalgic surroundings.
The town's shops too brim with individuality, such as Manlyn Bookstore and its Kura no Naka Gallery—a cafe and gallery located in a restored warehouse built almost 100 years ago—or Hirose Shigemitsu Cutlery, a long-established blacksmith dating back to the end of the Edo period, which today also features a music house and restaurant with live performances. The entire town comes together for all sorts of events which blend harmoniously with the old townscape.

The charm of Asuke lies not only in its remarkable natural beauty like that of nearby Korankei Gorge but in the old townscape where traces of a once flourishing post town remain to this day. Houses built in traditional Japanese architecture, white-walled storehouses, lattice doors, and black wood walls contribute to the atmosphere. Stroll along Manrin Alley and other beautiful side streets enveloped in nostalgic surroundings.
The town's shops too brim with individuality, such as Manlyn Bookstore and its Kura no Naka Gallery—a cafe and gallery located in a restored warehouse built almost 100 years ago—or Hirose Shigemitsu Cutlery, a long-established blacksmith dating back to the end of the Edo period, which today also features a music house and restaurant with live performances. The entire town comes together for all sorts of events which blend harmoniously with the old townscape.

OVERVIEW

Location Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi
Regular Holidays Asuke Castle and Sanshu Asuke Yashiki living museum: Thu
Access From Nagoya Station, board the Higashiyama Subway Line and get off at Fushimi Station. Change trains to the Tsurumai Line bound for Akaike and Toyotashi (take the Toyotashi-bound train as the Akaike-bound train will stop at Akaike Station, where you need to wait for another train bound for Toyotashi Station). Alight at Josui Station and, from the North Bus Platforms, board the Toyota Oiden Bus's Sanage–Asuke Line bound for Hyakunenso.
After an approx. 57-min. ride, get off at Korankei Bus Stop.
Restroom Available
Parking Pay parking available (free of charge at Asuke Castle)
• Buses: JPY 2,000 (JPY 3,000 during the busy season)
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