Sights
Fukiya Furusato Village
Takahashi City
Visit one-of-a-kind streets painted in traditional “Bengara” red ocher
Once a flourishing town thanks to copper mining, this mountain village was famous as a major producer of vivid red “Bengara” color pigment made from oxidized iron. Fukiya Furusato Village, known for the uniform red color of its buildings, a color rarely produced even in Japan, has earned recognition as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. At the Bengara Ceramics Museum, visitors can try their hand at making pottery using this red ocher color pigment (reservation required). For a limited time, visitors can also experience the irresistible charm of Fukiya Furusato Village’s vintage red bonnet bus cruising through the town. One-of-a-kind souvenirs, such as Bengara-dyed stoles, are also available.
Basic information
- Address
- Fukiya, Nariwa Town, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture
- Access
- 55 min by bus from JR Bitchu-Takahashi Sta. to “Fukiya Bus Stop”
- Business Hours
- Varies by facility.
- Closed
- Varies by facility.
- Admission
- Varies by facility.
- Tel.
- 0866-29-2222
- Website
- http://takahasikanko.or.jp/modules/spot/index.php?content_id=21(Japanese)