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Yuasa’s Denken District ( 湯浅町 伝建地区 ) , more formally called Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings of Yuasa Town ( 重要伝統的建造物群保存地区(湯浅町) ) , is a historic district located in the town of Yuasa, Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . Yuasa’s Denken District  Yuasa’s Denken District Details Yuasa’s Denken District in Wakayama Prefecture is the only area in the prefecture officially designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings . Commonly known as the “ Denken District ,” this charming old town preserves the look and feel of Japan’s early modern period. Its streets are lined with elegant wooden townhouses and storehouses once used for the brewing of soy sauce and Kinzanji miso, offering visitors a nostalgic journey i nto Japan’s culinary and cultural past. Yuasa's Denken District - Yuasa town, Wakayama Prefecture Where Japan’s Soy Sauce Story Began The town of Yuasa is often hailed as the cradle of Japanese soy ...

10 Things to Do in Yura Yura ( 由良町 ) is a picturesque coastal town in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . The town is famous for its mandarin oranges, including varieties like Yura Wase and Yurakko , as well as its Ena wakame seaweed, which thrives thanks to the sudden drop in seawater temperature during winter. The town’s name combines the kanji 由 (yu) , meaning reason, origin, or cause , and 良 (ra) , meaning good, excellent, or fine . For those planning to visit this picturesque coastal town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Yura :   Yura's manhole cover design 1. Take a photo of Yura's manhole cover design . I have seen 1 unique manhole cover design. It is commonly found in the town.   Usa Hachiman Shrine 2. Visit the  Usa Hachiman Shrine ( 宇佐八幡神社 ) to pay your respects and offer prayers. Don’t forget to collect a goshuin for your collection.   Tatago Rock as seen from the Shirasaki Manyo Park 3. ...

Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station ( 道の駅 白崎海洋公園 ) is one of the roadside stations of Wakayama Prefecture. It is located at 960 Obiki in the town of Yura, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan . Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station Details Opened to the public on December 21, 2009 , the Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station serves as the perfect stop for travelers exploring the picturesque Shirasaki Coast in Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Officially registered as a roadside station on July 31, 2009 , it offers essential facilities, visitor services, and access to one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches . Shirasaki Marine Park Roadside Station - Yura town, Wakayama Prefecture Surrounded by the pristine white limestone cliffs of the Shirasaki Coast Prefectural Natural Park , this roadside station is a popular rest stop for motorists, divers, and nature enthusiasts traveling through the region. Facilities and Services Shirasaki M...