Nagamachi District We walked to the Nagamachi District via Hyakumangoku dori (a million stone road). As we set foot on the Nagamachi District, we could see the flavour of the former castle town, with beige coloured walls and pine trees. We looked round the little garden consisting of stepping stones, lanterns, hedges with autumn coloured foliage, gravel surface, and teahouse, which was designed by the trainee. We popped in the art gallery displaying and selling numerous pieces of Kutani pottery (2nd well-known pottery after the Arita pottery in Japan). We admired beautiful plates, bowls, dinner sets, teapots, and vases. Nomura House (Samurai House) We continued strolling around the Nagamachi District, and then reached the heritage building i.e. Nomura House, known as the former Samurai House. We looked round the authentic Japanese rooms with the family's treasure
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