Takashima boasts a number of designated Japan Heritage Sites and Important Cultural Landscapes. A self-guided walking tour of the city is the best way to experience its historical charm and cultural landscape and get an insight into those who live and work in the water city.
Stop at Omizo Waterside Scenery, which still bears the hallmarks of the former Omizo Castle and associated castle town. There are several walking tours to choose from. You can learn about water systems developed by the early town planners on a tour that takes in the Omizo Castle ruins, the local canals and samurai houses. Another popular tour traverses the ancient waterfront road to Shirahige Shrine via the Omizo Castle ruins and Otomegaike Lake.