8 The Udatsu Townscape of Floating Lanterns

The nostalgic, tranquil atmosphere wrought by the stately white-walled buildings featuring udatsu, short pillars set on beams, transforms when the sun sets and square lanterns lining the streets light up, their warm and gentle glow transporting you to an entirely different world from the daytime. With guides available to give in-depth explanations of the history Wakimachi and Aigura, which houses shops that sell indigo products and other souvenirs as well as a café area, there’s plenty here to entertain visitors.