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Tajima / Kinosaki

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Izushi Castle Town

4.0

355 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Izuishi-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture

"A town area located in Izuishi-cho, Toyooka City which has been designated a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. This former castle town, designed using a grid pattern, is also known as the ""Little Kyoto of Tajima."" The area is one of the top soba noodle destinations in the Kansai region, and many soba restaurants stand eve to eve here serving Izuishi soba, a local specialty. Other tourist destinations include the Izuishi Eirakukan, a small performing arts theater established in the Meiji period; museums operating out of former wealthy merchant's residences and other old buildings; and the Shinkoro Clock Tower."

This area is famous for handbags and earthenware. As you wander around, you can look at beautiful examples of the local white clay pottery. There are quite a few handbag workshops. There was one...
Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

3.5

179 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 806-1

This ropeway is in Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City. It runs from Kinosaki Onsen Station to the Daishi Sancho Station via the Onsenji Station. The 676-meter one-way trip takes about seven minutes. Onsenji Temple is located near Onsenji Station, and its main hall is a National Important Cultural Property. The Kinosaki Art Museum is also on the grounds. The temple's Oku-no-in Daishido sub-temple is on the summit, where there's also a lookout with a sweeping view of the hot spring town and the Sea of Japan.

Kinosaki onsen ropeway Its nice to see area of Kinosaki from the top. Definitely a must when going to Kinokasi Onsen. Theres a Cafe at the top where we got some hotdogs.
Historic Site Ikuno Silver Mine / Ikuno Mineral Mine Museum

4.0

95 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Ikunochoukono 33-5

This historic site is in Ono, Ikuno-cho, Asago City. Silver was discovered at the location in 807, and it played an important role in funding the shogunate during the Edo period (1603-1868). The Ikuno Silver Mine closed in 1973 and was re-purposed as a tourist facility. Today you can learn about the history of mining at the Mine Reference Library and the Cultural Museum of Ikuno Mine, and there are about 1,000 meters of mine tunnels you can tour, as well as other courses outside the tunnels.

古来からの歴史ある銀山で、受付後先に資料館で学習してから坑道に入りました。江戸時代など昔の掘削の様子も再現されていますが、閉山直前の機械を使った掘削の様子も再現されていて見応えがありました。近代の産業遺産としても見学おすすめです。
Ichinoyu

4.0

170 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyogo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 415-1

The name (meaning “the Best Hot Spring”) of this historic hot spring bath facility is derived from the Yakusen, a book written by mid-Edo period doctor Kagawa Shutoku, who wrote that it was the best hot spring bath in the world. The Yumepa bath ticket allows purchasers to visit bathe as much as they like at seven different hot spring facilities, including Ichinoyu, whose waters have are said to bring good fortune. The facility is famous for its rock cavern bath, which was naturally carved out of the bare mountain and whose water quality is said to be the best in the country. The magnificent building, reminiscent of a Momoyama-style kabuki theater, has become a symbol of the Kinosaki Onsen area.

This is the onsen with the outdoor cave pool. It’s pretty cool to soak in a mock cave but I actually preferred the indoor pool and the jets.... plus the indoor pool is a degree or so hotter. Both...
Izushi Castle Ruins

4.0

82 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Izushichouchimachi

These castle ruins are in Uchimachi, Izushi-cho, Toyooka City. The castle was built by Koide Yoshihide in 1604 and was later transferred to the Sengoku clan. Today you can see features like the corner tower that was reconstructed in 1968 on the site of the inner citadel. It's also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, and they hold a cherry blossom festival in the spring.

The remaining northwest corner of the castle remains. There is a fantastic view as you climb to the plateau. Bypass the shrine on the lower plateau and go up to the topmost shrine. The view is...
Roadside Station Tajima no Mahoroba

4.0

84 Reviews

Transportation

Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Santouchouotsuki 92-6

A roadside station situated along the Kitakinki-Toyooka Expressway in Otsuki, Santo-cho, Asago City. Here visitors can purchase seasonal agricultural products such as the Iwatsu Welsh onion, considered one of the three greatest varieties of Welsh onion in Japan (available from late November to late March); as well as rayu chili oil made with Iwatsu Welsh onions, wieners and other processed foods; snacks; sweets; and original products. The adjoining restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of light obanzai dishes made with local ingredients, and set meals and donburi rice bowls made with Tajima beef. There's also a food court where you can eat breaded mincemeat cutlets made with Tajima beef, Kobe pork, and Awaji grown onions.

This is a rest stop/tourist information center. Public washrooms on either end and the standard convenience store items are available inside the main building. However, this is an extra large...
Shinkoro Clock Tower

4.0

125 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Izushichouchimachi

This clock tower is in the Toyooka City Izushi Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings in Izushi-cho, Toyooka City. Originally it was built as a drum tower in 1871 during the period when they were used to announce the time. It was converted in 1881 when a large clock was donated. It's been restored three times and is now a symbol of the town.

ツアーのフリータイム、100分の間に訪問しました。1871年に時刻を知らせる太鼓を叩く櫓として設置され、1881年に、医師の池口氏が時計を寄付してからは、日本最古の時計台として親しまれているそうです。和風の時計台という感じがします。
Konoyu

4.0

113 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyogo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 610

This historic open-air bath house is said to have been discovered 1,400 years ago after a representative of Emperor Jomei healed the injured leg of a stork, hence the bath’s name—“The Stork Bath.” The Yumepa bath ticket allows purchasers to visit bathe as much as they like at seven different hot spring facilities, including Konoyu, whose waters are said to bring happiness. Located on a mountain ridge, bathers can enjoy a quiet outdoor bath enshrouded by verdant trees. The Kinosaki Motoyu hot spring is located nearby; here visitors can enjoy a foot bath or make boiled eggs in the hot waters.

A little further out than Kinosakis other onsens, Ko no Yu is small and intimate. It has a good and hot indoor bath, and a slightly cooler outdoor bath. The outdoor bath is Ko no Yus best feature...
Satonoyu

4.0

107 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyogo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouimadu 290-36

This hot-spring bathhouse is right next to Kinosaki onsen Station. The bathhouse first opened in 2000 and you can use the Yumepa hot-spring pass to bath in any of the seven soto-yu public hot spring bathhouses including this Fureai-no-Yu bath house for an entire day. This three-story modern Japanese-style building fits in with the rest of the hot-spring village and they have a large indoor bath on the second floor as well as an open-air bath on the third floor. From the open-air bath you can gaze over the Maruyama river as it changes through the seasons.

This large and modern onsen next to the train station charges more (800 yen) than the other onsens in Kinosaki, and with justification. It has baths at different temperatures, sauna and plunge pool...
Jizoyu

3.5

116 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyogo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 796

Located in front of the road passing in front of Kinosaki Onsen Station, the waters of this outdoor bath house are said to have sprung forth from under the feat of a Jizo statue. The Yumepa bath ticket allows purchasers to visit bathe as much as they like at seven different hot spring facilities, including Jizoyu, whose waters are said to bring salvation. A massive garden lantern stands by the entrance, and the building’s impressive modern exterior includes hexagonal windows modeled after Genbu Cave. In addition to its relaxing and spacious indoor bath, the facility is also popular for its bath for families that was added in 2012. Jizoyu is notable for its high percentage of local bathers.

Location wise, really convenient. Right on the corner of Eki Dori and Kitayanagi Street. This is an indoor Japanese Onsen. Nothing special about this onsen. Follow the instructions for onsen...
Takeda Castle Ruins

Travel / Tourism

Hyogo Pref. Asagoshi Wadayamachoutakeda

This mountain-top castle built on land at an elevation of 353 meters is also known as Torafusu-jo (Lying Tiger Castle) due to its shape which resembles a tiger lying down. Looking up at the castle from down below, it appears as though it is floating in the sky, and since it is enveloped by a sea of clouds that form due to the early morning fog in the autumn, it is also nicknamed the “castle in the sky” and “Japan’s Machu Picchu.” The season when the sea of clouds appears is from September through November, and the time from dawn to about 8:00 a.m. is recommended for the best view. One can see the entire castle floating in the sea of clouds from Ritsuunkyo halfway up Mt. Asago on Takeda Castle’s southeastern side.
Kyukamura TAKENO-KAIGAN

4.0

52 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Takenochoutakeno 1047

This hotel is located in Takeno, Takeno-cho, Toyooka City. Their bathing facilities draw on their own natural hot spring known as Isaribi-no-Yu. The calcium - sodium chloride - sulfate spring is thought to help alleviate arteriosclerosis, cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases and chronic women's diseases, as well as aid weak or ill children. With an outdoor bath, an indoor bath, and a sauna, at night from early summer to fall you can see the fishing fires used on the Sea of Japan off the Nekozaki Peninsula. Non-staying guests are also welcome stop in for a soak.

緑に囲まれた高台にあり、キャンプ場や海岸が近いなど、リフレッシュするには良いところです。残念ながら宿泊翌日の朝は雨で、散策出来ませんでしたが遊歩道などが整備されています。部屋も綺麗でアメニティも十分でした。部屋からの見晴らしも良かったです。残念ながら、隣室の話し声が結構聞こえました。平日の３時半頃チェックインしましたが、ホテル前の駐車場が少ないので満車で、少し下の駐車場を利用しました。チェックイン...
Roadside Station Amarube

4.0

28 Reviews

Transportation

Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunkamichou Kasumi-ku Amarube 1723-4

This roadside station is located on National Route 178 in Amarube, Kasumi Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County. It's next to Sora no Eki (Sky Station), the observation facility that utilizes Amarube Viaduct Railway Bridge. It features shops selling local farm products and seafood and has an exhibition on the Amarube Viaduct Railway Bridge. Its restaurant offers set meals, rice bowl dishes, and noodles featuring seasonal seafood including their Sora no Eki Meal Set and Amarube Tekkyo Gozen tray.

余部橋梁の真下あたりにある道の駅。余部橋梁を見学する際に利用させていただきました。お土産、レストランなど道の駅の施設以外に、鉄道関係の展示館もあります。
Onsenji Temple

4.0

78 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 985-2

"This temple is located in the area right after getting off at Onsenji Chukan Station on the Kinosaki Ropeway. It is said that the priest Dochi, who opened Kinosaki Onsen with a prayer opened the temple. Emperor Shomu called the temple ""Kinosaki Onsen no Shugoji (guardian temple of Kinosaki Onsen)"", and it has protected Kinosaki Onsen and its bathers for approximately 1,300 years. The Standing Eleven-headed Kannon statue that Dochi received when it was opened is the principal Buddhist image of the temple and a nationally-designated Important Cultural Property. Normally it is shown every 33 years, it is displayed to the public at the event called Kaisanki, where prayers are said every April 24 so that the hot springs continue to spring up."

Typical old Japanese temple. Good place to get away from the crowds of the hot springs resort town area.
Daijoji Temple

4.5

66 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunkamichou Kasumi-ku Mori 860

Daijoji is a temple located in Mori, Kasumi Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County. Also known as Okyo-dera, it was founded by the priest Gyogi in 745. The temple houses 165 screen paintings created by the mid-Edo period (1603-1868) artist Maruyama Okyo and his pupils that have been designated a National Important Cultural Property. According to the recent research, their arrangement forms a three-dimensional mandala.

Very beautiful ancient buddhist temple at hyogo prefecture.the temple has a 1200 years history. The pictures and artwork in the temple is really very beautiful.If you want to feel the ancient japan...
Kinosaki Marine World

3.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Seto 1090

"This aquarium is in Seto, Toyooka City. At 12 meters, its main tank is the deepest in the country. They also have a play area for the seals and sea lions, an area that lets you see dolphins up close, and an amphitheater for shows. Programs let you feed the fish at their Fish Dance attraction, interact with dolphins, get close to the animals with a ""Backyard Tour,"" and make and eat tempura with horse mackerel you catch yourself. "

イカリングカレーを食べました。美味しかったです。妻はてんぷら丼。ちょっといただいたが、これも悪くなかったです。水族館の中にあるレストランとしては十分合格点です。
Yanagiyu

3.5

78 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hyogo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 647

The waters of this outdoor hot spring bath are said to have sprung forth from under a willow tree transported here scenic Lake Saiko in the Chugoku region. The Yumepa bath ticket allows purchasers to visit bathe as much as they like at seven different hot spring facilities, including Yanagiyu, whose waters are said to aid with having children. The bath house’s small building, reminiscent of the old fashioned Taisho Roman style of the 1920s, was remodeled and re-opened in 2004. Redolent with the fragrance and warmth of wood, the facility’s bathing room is distinguished by its slightly hotter than usual waters and deep tubs. There are also footbaths located at the front and rear entrances, which are frequented by countless people seeking to be blessed with a child.

This onsen is one of the smaller ones but it has the benefit of being open until 11pm. I went at around 8pm and it was myself and tow others, so not crowded at all. For sure it is one of the hotter...
Roadside Station Muraoka Farm Garden

3.5

27 Reviews

Transportation

Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunkamichou Muraoka-ku Onuka 32-1

This roadside station is on the San'in Road in Onuka, Muraoka Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County. Its store has fresh produce from local farms and original souvenirs, and its butcher shop deals in Tajima beef raised in Kami Town. The restaurant serves a variety of fare featuring Tajima beef including steak, hamburger steak, and yakiniku Japanese barbecue meal sets. Other meal sets feature fried items, rice bowl dishes, curry, and more. Meals come with the salad bar featuring local vegetables.

香美町村岡にある、道の駅。近くに村岡温泉や村岡民俗資料館があります。こちらには、但馬牛のお肉屋さんが入っていて、但馬牛のお肉をお土産に買って帰りました。
Roadside Station Tajima Rakuza

3.5

29 Reviews

Transportation

Hyougo Pref. Yabushi Ueno 299

This roadside station is on National Route 9, also known as the San'in Road, in Ueno, Yabu City. It has a gift shop that sells specialty products and a restaurant serving Tajima beef and other genuine wagyu beef cuisine. Lodging is available, so you can relax and enjoy a leisurely time soaking in the common bath of their Yabu Onsen hot spring and when finished, dine on elegant kaiseki banquet cuisine featuring Tajima beef or crab in the winter.

道の駅但馬楽座は国道沿いにあり食事処以外にもコンビニや日帰り温泉や宿泊施設も併設していました。日帰り入浴しましたが空いてて良かったです。
Tajima Ankokuji Temple

4.0

42 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyogo Toyooka-shi Tantocho Aida 327

"This temple is located in the Aida area of Tanto-cho, Toyooka City. The premises are known as a famous spot to see colorful autumn leaves, and you can see large white enkianthus that are over 100 years old painted in brilliant colors and lit up from around mid-November. In addition, the adjacent ""Tajima Ankokuji Park"" is a popular spot for seeing Japanese stewartia."

家内の好きなドウダンツツジを見に行きました。お寺自体は小さく、1本の大きなドウダンツツジ以外には見るものはありません。家内は念願が叶ったと言って喜んでいましたが、私には今一つでした。

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Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.