Toba Nakamachi" developed as a center of commerce from the Edo period to the Meiji period.

Located in Toba Castle Town, Toba Nakamachi developed as a center of commerce from the Edo period to the Meiji period. In the Showa period (1926-1989), it was the "kitchen of Toba" where one could find everything from groceries to daily necessities, and was very crowded with local shoppers. Today, the number of shuttered stores and vacant houses is increasing, and the vitality of the town is gradually declining. The "Toba Nakamachi-kai" was established by the daughters of the town who made a U-turn from the city, and they continue to carry out community revitalization activities such as holding the "Nakamachi-Market" on a regular basis, which is open to all residents. The company has been working to improve the quality of its products and services. Members of the "Toba Nakamachi-kai" will guide you through the "Toba Nakamachi" where you can experience the retro Showa-era streets and the warmth of the people! (You can also visit stores in the town, experience finger writing, sutra copying, etc.)