Fukiya Travel Guide

  Streets of Fukiya's Furusato Village
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  • Streets of Fukiya's Furusato Village
      Streets of Fukiya's Furusato Village
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  • Statue in Front of Fukiya Elementary School
      Statue in Front of Fukiya Elementary...
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      Fukiya Elementary School
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  • Fukiya Elementary School
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Fukiya Furusato Village

Fukiya Furusato Village, Fukiya

 Rabbityama Says:  Fukiya Furusato Village is a pleasant town tucked away between the cities of Takahashi and Niimi in Okayama Prefecture. The town used to be a booming copper mining town back in the Meiji era, and the buildings you see today date back to this time (over 100 years ago). One... 

Fukiya Elementary School

Fukiya Elementary School, Fukiya

 Rabbityama Says:  The Fukiya Primary School is one of the most interesting buildings in the area. The main building dates to 1909, while the side buildings were built in 1900. It is built on the site where the copper mine (Yoshioka Dozan) once stood. Aside from its age and history, an... 

Transportation  

Public transport to Fukiya: train and bus

Public transport to Fukiya: train and bus, Fukiya

 DutchW Says:  The bottle-neck in public transport to Fukiya is the bus: there are three buses a day, so don't miss yours! However, the bus drivers we met were very friendly, helpful and more than willing to share their knowledge of English, or failing that, to show by handsigns the right... 

Getting To Fukiya

Getting To Fukiya, Fukiya

 Rabbityama Says:  The best way to get to Fukiya is by car. Fukiya is located on Route 85 between Niimi City and Takahashi City. The roads can be a bit windy, but it's not so difficult to reach.You can also take a taxi to the area from Takahashi Station.(The website provides a rough map,... 

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Fukiya: Bengara-red is the colour

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 Looking for a way to get out of major cities yet see something different from the average Japanese village? Then Fukiya is your destination. Thanks to red-ochre ores exploited here for centuries... 

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Fukiya Furusato Village

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 Fukiya is one of Japan's preserved old villages. The streets of Fukiya are alligned with houses that are over 100 years old. Many of the buildings are a peachy-orange color from bengara. The town... 

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