Enjoy a nostalgic stroll through the atmospheric Shomon Street.

#Spring0yentrip

"Emon Street" in Taga Town, Shiga Prefecture is a historic street that has flourished since ancient times as a temple town of Taga Taisha Shrine. The road is about 500m long and is lined with old-fashioned townhouses, long-established Japanese sweet shops, souvenir shops, and charming teahouses, creating a nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere. As the name suggests, it is a walking spot surrounded by a warm atmosphere that makes you feel like "good fortune comes to a smiling gate."

Along the way, there is a shop where you can taste the specialty "Itokirimochi", and the chewy and slightly sweet mochi is perfect for a body tired from walking! The townscape is picturesque no matter where you look, so you can enjoy a retro stroll around the town with a camera in hand. The light shining through the curtains and the shadows cast by the wooden buildings are so beautiful that you will forget the time.

Also, Taga Taisha Shrine is located at the end of the street, so it is a perfect detour before or after visiting the shrine! It's a warm place where you can enjoy not only sightseeing but also interacting with local people, so please take a leisurely stroll.

📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information)
✴︎Address: Taga, Taga-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture (around Taga Taisha Shrine)
✴︎Access: A short walk from Omi Railway's Taga Taisha-mae Station
✴︎Fee: Free to stroll around (separate use of each store)
✴︎Opening hours: Varies by store (approximately 10:00 a.m. to early evening)

Emoji-dori is a place where you can relax with the leisurely flow of time and warm human kindness. Enjoy a walk around the town that will put a smile on your face♪

Post by アシ旅 | Apr 18, 2025