Setouchi Tourism Lemon 
History/Culture Sanshu Izutsu House This renovated house was once the home of a merchant who prospered by brewing soy sauce and sake. The facility is lined with unique shops, including a restaurant that is popular for its fish dishes, and a general store that sells antique kimonos and obi. You can also try your hand at cutting out Kagawa Prefecture’s traditional sweets, Wasanbon, and making your own leather key chains and corsages. You can also experience making your own original gloves, which is unique to Higashikagawa City, which boasts the largest share of glove production in Japan.
What are the highlights of “Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki”?
The old structure has been left intact, including a garden with a chouzubachi (a stone bowl for storing water for washing hands) and a stone canal (a stand for lighting lights), a tea room with a yukimi-shoji screen that overlooks the garden, and a splendid tatami room. Tourist information complex Main building tour Admission fee: 300 yen Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Closed on Wednesdays Wasanbon die-cutting experience Experience fee: 750 yen – Duration: 30 minutes Notes: Advance reservation required Walk through the streets of the Sanshu Izutsu mansion, where you will feel like you have traveled back in time to the Edo period Kimono experience fee: 4,400 yen Start time: 10:00/13:30 Required time: 2.5 hours Click here to make a reservation for the experience
Please come and experience the charm of this place, which is called “a tourist exchange base that utilizes a merchant house that flourished in soy sauce brewing.”
3 tips for making the most of Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki
① Best time to visit
You can enjoy it all year round. Since it involves walking outdoors, it is especially recommended in spring when the leaves are fresh and in autumn when the leaves are changing.
② Suggested time needed
Estimated stay time is 1 to 2 hours. To make the most of your visit, we recommend allowing a little extra time.
③ What to bring
Basic information about Sanshu Izutsu House
How to access Sanshu Izutsu House
Located in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture. You can visit by public transportation + foot from Takamatsu Airport or major stations, or by car.
Nearby tourist spots that you should visit together with Sanshu Izutsu mansion
Higashikagawa City and nearby areas are dotted with attractive spots that you should visit together with Sanshu Izutsu House.
Frequently asked questions about Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki
Q1. How much is the admission fee?
Please refer to the basic information section. Prices may differ between permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions.
Q2. How long does it take?
Estimated time is 1 to 2 hours. If you want to take your time to appreciate it, we recommend setting aside half a day.
Q3. Can I enjoy it with my children?
It is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, with plenty of hands-on corners and explanation panels.
Q4. Is there a parking lot?
Please refer to the basic information. It is also conveniently accessible by public transportation.
Summary | Sanshu Izutsu House, a must-see when visiting Higashikagawa City
Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki is known for its “tourism and exchange base that utilizes a merchant house that flourished in soy sauce brewing.” When visiting Higashikagawa City in Kagawa Prefecture, be sure to include it in your schedule. An unforgettable journey awaits you, where you can experience the spectacular scenery, local food, and culture unique to Setouchi.
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