Takasago, a port town that has existed since the Edo period, still retains the scenery of those days. Please walk around the streets and visit historic sites feeling like you are traveling into Edo and Meiji periods, using the Stroly digital map and following the street name signs.
Please enjoy Takasago Nostalgia by using the GPS of your smartphone or tablet to walk through the streets of Edo and Meiji Periods.

Time Slip Takasago Sanpo-Map

The Mashup Project in Sakurai City reimagines the concept of a "mashup"—combining multiple songs to create a new piece of music—by blending the unique qualities and skills of local restaurants and accommodations around JR and Kintetsu Sakurai Station. Organized by the Mashup Project Executive Committee, this initiative aims to create an integrated gourmet entertainment experience that highlights Sakurai’s culinary offerings in innovative ways.

Through collaboration, participating businesses are working together to craft new food experiences and attractions, enhancing the appeal of Sakurai as a tourism destination. This project not only attracts visitors but also provides residents with fresh dining experiences and opportunities for community engagement.

The Mashup Project also emphasizes local initiatives, such as promoting farm-to-table practices and hosting food education events, thereby supporting sustainable practices and contributing to the community. By transforming Sakurai’s culinary scene and fostering local connections, the project seeks to enrich both the city’s tourism and community life.

All for the excitement of everyone and the revitalization of the region.

The Sakurai City Mashup Project

It is the birthplace of 'Takasago', which is used as a generic term for a congratulatory term, such as 'Takasago no seki' for the seat where the bride and groom are seated, and there are many traditions relating to the tying of the knot from ancient times. In recent years, it has also attracted attention as the birthplace of Miyamoto Musashi. The city is full of history, knots and miracles, such as the Ishi no Hoden, one of the three strangest power stones in Japan.

Takasago City of Marriage Map

This map provides a comprehensive introduction to the sights of Sakurai City, located in central Nara Prefecture. The city is also known as a place associated with the Manyoshu, the oldest extant collection of waka poems, and there are many ancient burial mounds, which are the remains of ancient Japan.