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Wakimachi Udatsu streets
Wakimachi Udatsu streets · Udatsu Townscape · 脇町うだつの町並み
Walk past old houses in Wakimachi and look for udatsu walls that helped prevent fire spreading to neighbours. You can also visit inside the Yoshida residence.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
No common street admission is separately listed. Optional Yoshida residence interior costs JPY 510 per adult or JPY 250 per child, separately from street walking.
Opening hours and closed days
No common visiting hours are listed for the entire street; shops vary. Airando Udatsu opens from 09:00–17:30. The Yoshida residence opens from 09:00–17:00, with last entry at 16:30.
What can I see at Wakimachi Udatsu streets?
Udatsu walls between houses
Look for udatsu rising beside roofs as you walk. These firebreak walls helped prevent fire spreading between neighbours, showing a feature of the old buildings.
How to get to Wakimachi Udatsu streets
If driving, use Airando Udatsu’s passenger-car park. Official guidance gives about 1 hour 5 minutes from Tokushima City or 7 minutes from Wakimachi IC. After parking, walk towards the Yoshida residence into the old streets. The 39-space passenger-car park differs from tourist-coach parking. Ask the facility about fees.
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Before you visit
Distinguish the street from house interiors
For the Yoshida residence interior, arrive before last admission at 16:30. Street shops and visitor facilities have different hours.
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New Year facility closures
Airando Udatsu and the Yoshida residence close 27 December–1 January. This applies to those two facilities, not the entire street.
Airando Udatsu location and operation Yoshida residence fees and hours
Questions about Wakimachi Udatsu streets
Can I enter an old house?
Yes, the Yoshida residence permits interior visits for a separate fee beyond street walking, with last entry at 16:30.
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