Tomonoura has been used for filming countless movies and TV dramas. Here’s a route to visit filming locations of many recently made movies and animes. > MORE

Get a full taste of all Tomonoura has to offer on this course, visiting historic sites, relaxing in hot springs and eating gourmet meals. Here are our recommendations for experiencing Tomonoura at its fullest! > MORE

Tomonoura prospered as the port of Shiomachi (Tide Waiting) though its appearance has evolved with the changing times. Here is our recommended route to visit historic sites, shrines, and temples related to events from Tomonoura’s history. A local guide shows you around! Tomonoura history exploration route Mutsuo Yoshioka, is one of > MORE

Ryoma Sakamoto, a Japanese samurai in the late Edo period, was a key figure in bringing about the Meiji Restoration of 1868. He was first brought to Tomonoura as a result of the Irohamaru incident and stayed for few days, hiding his identity. > MORE

Tomonoura still has a strong sense of history as a port town that prospered in the past, with port facilities from the Edo period that are nearly perfectly preserved. Check out our recommended route for strolling around the historic areas of Tomonoura, envisioning its glorious past. > MORE