Townscape of Mitarai - 4K Stock-Video

Mitarai is a historic port town on Osaki Shimojima island that flourished during the Edo period as a sheltered anchorage for ships waiting for favorable winds and tides. It is officially designated as a national preservation district for its grid-like townscape of traditional merchant houses, teahouses, and stone engineering structures dating back to the 17th century.Mitarai has gained international recognition as a filming location, most notably for the Academy Award-winning film Drive My Car (2021). Its well-preserved Edo-period architecture and quiet seaside atmosphere make it a popular choice for both live-action and animated productions.