Wakimachi Udatsu Townscape

Wakimachi in Mima City is a town that flourished in the Edo period as an indigo distribution center, with a unique townscape where fireproof walls called 'udatsu' line the roofs of merchant houses. It is also said to be the origin of the idiom 'udatsu ga agaranai,' and udatsu were symbols of wealth. Along a street of approximately 430 meters designated as a government-designated important traditional building preservation district, white-walled merchant houses line the way, and sightseeing spots abound, including the Yoshida House which displays indigo merchant materials. You can enjoy a quiet stroll through the town as if you've traveled back in time.