Iwamura Castle town’s Hondori main street stretches for 1.3 kilometers and is flanked by traditional historical Edo period merchant houses and old homes, offering the atmosphere of samurai period Japan.

Incredibly, during the annual summer solstice, the sun sets along the very center of this picturesque main street, providing a stunning summer solstice sunset scene.

Plan your trip to enjoy this remarkable sight and the castle town, designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.