Even Edo is not as busy as Esashi in May
－The town made prosperous by herring－

Japan heritage

Even Edo is not as busy as Esashi in May
－The town made prosperous by herring－

What is the foundation of prosperity, said to surpass even Edo(Tokyo)?

Esashi's story
Japan Heritage story

Information on the cultural assets preserving the legacy of herring prosperity

Cultural Assets

Experiences in Esashi

Japan Heritage Guidance Spot

Guide Map & Quiz Rally

Ancient Esashi
virtual reality

Story guided tour information

Kamome Island Marineping

This long-running event combines 'outdoor lodging' and 'activities' in Kamome Island as the main field.
Set within the area of Japan Heritage-designated cultural assets, participants can enjoy the glamping, hassle-free camping, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), etc., while immersing themselves in rich historical stories.

This long-running event combines 'outdoor lodging' and 'activities' in Kamome Island as the main field. Set within the area of Japan Heritage-designated cultural assets, participants can enjoy the glamping, hassle-free camping, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), etc., while immersing themselves in rich historical stories.