A journey to discover the undiscovered Takehara.
江戸時代後期に塩や酒づくりで古くから栄えた竹原は、
A port town nurtured by the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains.
Its "old townscape" and "small remote islands" provide a soothing experience to all who visit.
But that's not all the town has to offer.
We live here so we can show you around.
"Takehara Tenkei" invites you on a journey to encounter fascinating people and places.
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牡丹の精に扮した男児と獅子の掛け合いが愛らしい「福田の獅子舞」は、300年以上続く地域の宝です。爽やかな秋晴れの中、「トン、トッコトンッ♪」という楽しいリズムに誘われ、続々と人が集まってきましたよ。
秋空に響く太鼓の音、獅子舞が繋ぐ地域の輪
Many people still live and do business in the "Takehara Townscape Preservation District," which was founded in the prosperity of the salt industry. Why not take a leisurely stroll through the townscape shrouded in morning silence while thinking about the history and culture of this atmospheric town of Edo?