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Yaide Tenmangu Shrine

八出天満宮

Sugawara no Michizane stopped here for eight days, and so it was dedicated to him as the God of Learning, when he was posthumously deified.

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Kotokomachi Kimono Rentals
古都小町町屋着物レンタル
Located on Tsuyama's historic Joto Street, kimono rentals are a nice way to enjoy the historic town in traditional clothing. They offer a variety of rental sets for women (which also include hair accessories), as well as options for men and children. The rental also includes optional parasols and scarves/shawls. A handful of other rental options are also available for additional fees. Standard rentals are for 3 hours however for ¥1000 you can choose to return the kimono the following morning if it is not a holiday. Sizes go up to 3L.
10:00-16:40 (closed Mon Thu)Women's rentals start at ¥4900
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Former Residence of Mitsukuri Genpo
箕作阮甫旧宅 Mitsukuri genpo kyuutaku
Mitsukuri Genpo was an important figure during the time when Japan first encountered the West. He translated many Western texts into Japanese and helped create policies in dealing with the Western powers. His former residence is on Joto Street — look for the prominent signs.
Closed · opens 9 amFree
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Joto Old Town House
城東むかし町家
Located in the former Kajimura House (梶村家), a wealthy merchant family. The main house was built in the Edo Period and the houses behind were built in the Taisho and Showa Periods. Visitors can enter the house and other buildings and enjoy its lovely garden.
09:00-17:00, closed TueFree
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Tsuyama Archives of Western Learning
津山洋学資料館 Tsuyama yogaku shiryokan
A museum with information and artifacts relating the Japan's first contact with the West. It also gives information about the important role the city of Tsuyama played in interacting with the West.
Tue-Sun 09:00-16:30¥150