Namako Wall Street is a popular spot in Matsuzaki Town. The walls around the Kondo Residence, which was a drug wholesaler, are in good condition and are recommended as a photo spot.

Many buildings from the Meiji period remain, and the townscape retains the atmosphere of the Meiji Restoration, giving it a nostalgic feel.

Please take a close look at the beautiful bulges of the "Flying Ten" statue painted with trowels. Shizuoka Tangible Cultural Property

Irie Chohachi was a master plasterer, but his sculptural works also remain.

The thick zelkova pillars and beams are beautifully carved. What is carved into them?

On your way back from Izu Chohachi Museum, be sure to try the Sakuraba mochi from Obido, recommended by our concierge.

Sakura leaves are a specialty of Matsuzaki Town, which boasts the largest production of them in Japan. Enjoy this unique flavor at a direct sale from the producer.

Next to Izu Buntei there is a photo spot like this. There is also a foot bath.

The second floor of Izu Buntei. A Japanese-style room from the Meiji period has been beautifully preserved.

Discover nostalgic architectural beauty in small details such as fittings and glass

This fishery cooperative store is located on the sea side of Matsuzaki, near Matsuzaki Fishing Port. You can purchase live fish and processed seafood products here.

We bite into freshly made satsumaage at Hayama, a manufacturer and seller of satsumaage near the fishing cooperative.

Every morning, we place the day's final sale quantity into wooden molds one by one and carefully make them by hand.

It is located on a quaint street facing the Nakagawa River, next to the Nakase residence with its namako wall.

Kuon's recommended lunch is the seafood bowl. You can enjoy fresh seasonal seafood.

You can also enjoy Nishiizu Tako's specialty dish, salted bonito udon.

The old folk gallery "Kurara" is a 150-year-old storehouse-style building owned by 25 mothers. Handmade works are on display.

An example of one of Kura's handmade works. How about buying one as a souvenir?

We also have sweets and lunches available on certain days and at certain times. Please check in advance. Click on the image to link to the website.

The interior of the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. It's so comfortable that you'll want to stay for a while.

The concierge's recommendation is a cake made with fruit. In autumn, apple is the best!

Strawberries, lemons, mandarins, yellow peaches, ponkan, bananas, walnuts, chocolate...it's hard to choose.

The museum recreates classroom scenes from the elementary school that was completed in 1880.

The transom of the classroom on the second floor is decorated with a thousand paper cranes painted by Chohachi Irie using plastering techniques and coloring. You will never tire of looking at the expressions on each and every crane.

The textbooks that were actually used are on display. It's interesting to compare the differences between them and current textbooks.

Choose souvenirs and take a break at Kaikatei in the garden of Iwaka School. The building was originally used as the Iwaka Trading Company and later as the Iwaka Village Office.

Kaikatei's specialty is Takekawa Manju. A nostalgic-tasting bun made by a local Japanese sweets shop. The bean paste inside has a simple and gentle taste.

The area around Iwaka School is a simple village surrounded by woodland. It was here that the oldest elementary school in Izu was established.