Explore Matsusaka’s Edo Period merchant houses and castle ruins in a kimono
Matsusaka is a city in Mie Prefecture where visitors can eat the famous local beef, see ancient castle ruins, learn about the area’s history at inviting museums and explore Edo Period（1603-1868） merchant shops while wearing traditional clothing. It is only about two and a half hours by train to Matsusaka from Kyoto for tourists looking for an interesting and entertaining day trip. You can immerse yourself in the city’s culture and history by changing into a kimono made from beautiful locally produced cotton fabric before taking in the sites. As you tour 350 year old merchant buildings and the remains of the Matsusaka Castle walls, the past will come alive.
Japan has come so far in the past 400 years and I always enjoy the chance to learn more about the country’s deep past. As I learn more about important eras in Japan’s history, I gain a better understanding of the culture. My day trip to Matsusaka had been a special experience and it was time to change out of my kimono and back into modern clothes. This wonderful city had shown me its origins and I was glad to have made the trip.