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Learn history and taste gourmet food. Enjoy a day trip to Matsusaka, the town of wealthy merchants!

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MatsusakaCity is known for its world-famous Matsusaka beef. In fact, it is a historic town that gave rise to nationally famous merchants, and is also known as the "town of wealthy merchants."
We will introduce a model one-day course where you can learn about the history of Matsusaka merchants and taste the gourmet food that Matsusaka is proud of!

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GojobanYashiki

10:00-10:30

A samurai residence where Kishu feudal retainers moved to protect Matsuzaka Castle at the end of the Edo period.
This kind of group house is very rare in Japan, and people still live here today.
The interior of one house at the north end of the west building is open to the public.
(Nationally designated important cultural property)

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Matsusaka Castle Ruins (Matsuzaka Park)

10:35-11:05

It is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.

Hirayama Castle was built by Ujisato Gamo in 1588. The majestic stone walls, such as Nozurazumi, which still remain today, are a symbol of Matsusaka.

Cherry blossoms, wisteria, and ginkgo trees decorate the stone walls, making it popular with local residents throughout the year. From the castle ruins, you can see a panoramic view of the town that retains the vestiges of the castle town.

In February 2011, it was designated as a national historic site.

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Matsuzaka Castle Ruins

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Wadakin

11:15-12:45

This is a famous restaurant that can be said to be the face of Matsusaka beef, and is a long-established Matsusaka beef restaurant founded in the early Meiji era. We have our own vast private ranch, where you can enjoy the finest Matsusaka beef that has been carefully raised.

Among them, Wadakin 's signature dish is ``Sukiyaki''. The marbled meat with beautiful marbling has a flavor that melts on your tongue, and once you try it, you'll never forget it.

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Birthplace of the Mitsui family

12:50-12:55

Surrounded by the white walls of Honmachi-dori, this area is where TakatoshiMitsui, the founder of the Mitsui family, was born and raised. (City-designated historic site) <Interior not open to the public>
It is one of the city's designated historic sites.

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Former Hasegawa Jirobei family

13:00-:13:45

This mansion on Uomachi Street was the Edo period cotton wholesaler ``Tambaya''.

The calm appearance of the building, with its latticework, mist cover, five storehouses, and raised roof, shows the prosperity of the Matsusaka merchants at the time.
(Nationally designated important cultural property) (Prefecturally designated historic site and scenic spot)

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Former Hasegawa Jirobei family

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Former Ozu Seizaemon family

13:50-14:50

The residence of the wealthy merchant Ozu Seizaemon family, the largest paper wholesaler in Edo, has been opened to the public as a museum. Two storehouses remain inside the mansion, which is surprisingly spacious given its simple exterior with latticework and arches.

Among the exhibits, there is also a ``Manryobako'' instead of a ``Senryobako,'' which reminds us of the lifestyle of ``Ise merchants who owned stores in Edo.''
(Prefecture-designated tangible cultural property) (city-designated historic site)

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Matsusaka Tourism Exchange Center, the town of wealthy merchants

14:55-15:10

Matsusaka Tourism Exchange Center, a town of wealthy merchants

You can learn about the charm of Matsusaka's history and culture, such as the bustle of Sangu Kaido, Matsusaka's great figures, and Matsusaka merchants, through exhibitions and video exhibits, as well as information on tourist spots, Matsusaka products, and restaurants in the city. You can also know. You can also create your own original sightseeing itinerary using the town walking arrangement service (information terminal).

Use the tourist exchange center as your navigator for walking around the city, learn about history and culture, create your own route map, and enjoy the rest to your heart's content! You can also buy souvenirs at the center, so please stop by again at the end!

Official site here!

For Matsusaka tourist information, visit the Matsusaka sightseeing information site Wakuwaku Matsusaka.

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