The Hachiman-bori Canal was a mainstay in regional economics and transportation until the start of the Showa period (1926 – 1989). White-walled storehouses and old houses stand along the canal, clearly imparting the atmosphere of the area at its peak. In recent years it has become a famous spot for sightseeing, with such features as the harbor being renovated. It is also a spot often used for filming TV shows and movies, and was recently featured in the live action adaptation of the popular anime “Rurouni Kenshin.”
You can also take a pleasure cruise down the Hachiman-bori Canal, enjoying the seasonal scenery that includes cherry trees and iris flowers planted along its banks.

●Route: Round trip along the route Hachiman-bori Pier → Himure Hachimangu Shrine → Shinmachihama → Red Brick Factory Ruins

【Trip Report】
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