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TEL 0773-23-8618 Postal Code 620-8504
JR West Japan Fukuchiyama Branch 415 ekimae-cho, Fukuchiyama-shi



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●Castle in the Sky "Takeda Castle Ruins" ●The Golden Route in Tajima

Tajima Area
Tajima is located in the north of Hyogo Prefecture and is completely surrounded by nature - including coastline, mountains, and rivers, with choice destinations for swimming and skiing. Kinosaki and Yumura are nationally renowned Hot Springs, and Tajima is also famous for the richness of its foods with Tajima Beef, Matsuba Crab, and more.

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Kinosaki Hot Springs
Kinosaki Hot Springs have a history of more than 1400 years, during which many literary figures have visited. The streets are lined with three-story wooden inns overlooking the river, where they create the elegant atmosphere of a hot spring destination. The seven local public baths are very popular.

Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-32-3663 (Kinosaki Tourist Association)
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Hyogo Prefectural Homeland for the Oriental White Stork
This is an institution for oriental storks designated nationally as special natural treasures in Toyooka, where their last habitat existed. The institution works to return the storks to the wild by protecting and breeding. At the site, with a river surrounded by mountains, visitors can observe the storks through the open aviary. The area is maintained as an environment where the storks can live among the forests and the swamps.

Shounji, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-23-5666
Free
9:00-17:00
Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday),12/28-1/4
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Castle Town, Izushi
In the Edo era (1603-1867), Izushi had prospered as a castle town with 58,000 goku (Goku is an old unit of wealth. A goku equals with the amount of rice that a person has in a year.). The images of those days still remain on the streets with the castle ruins, the principal retainer residences, the clock tower, and the sake cellars. This town is also famous for handmade buckwheat noodles.

Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-52-4806 (Tajima Izushi Tourist Association)
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Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum
This is a museum dedicated to the world-famous adventurer Naomi Uemura. Located in his hometown, the museum exhibits the equipment he used and screens a documentary of his explorations.

Ibu, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-44-1515
Adult \500
9:00-17:00
Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday),12/28-1/4
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Takeno Beach
This beautiful beach is located in the San-in Coast National Park and was chosen as one of the best 88 beaches in Japan. Many tourists attend the Takeno Sea Fireworks Festival in summer.

Takeno, Takeno-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-47-1080 (Takeno Tourist Association)
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Japan Mongolia Folk Museum
The museum introduces the life, culture, art, religion, and history of Mongolia. It holds about 5,000 exhibits including a full-scale residence, musical instruments, ethnic costumes, childrenユs toys, and works of art.

Nakayama, Tanto-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
0796-56-1000
General Admission \500
9:30-17:00
Wednesday (Thursday if Wednesday is a holiday),12/28-1/4
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Genbudo Park
This cave, designated as a national natural monument, was made by volcanic activity 1.6 million years ago. The formation consists of beautiful octagonal pillars of basalt.

Akaishi, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken
Genbudo Museum
0796-23-3821
Adult \600
8:30-18:00
Daily
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Hachi Heights Ski Resort
The ski area has various slopes that are suitable for beginners to advanced skiers, and includes a kidsユ area. Hachi Kogen has the most interesting courses and the best snow conditions. Its half-pipe (length: 100 meters, incline: 15 degrees) is the only one with official recognition of JSBA (Japan Snowboarding Association) in West Japan, and it attracts a large number of snowboarders.

Hachi Kogen, Yabu-shi, Hyogo-ken
079-667-8036 (Hyonosen Hachibuse Tourist Association)
8:00-17:00
None
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Ten Falls
This is the most notable waterfall in the prefecture and has been chosen as one of the best 100 waterfalls in Japan. It is worth seeing the water falling and cascading from the height of 98 meters. There are also seven large and small waterfalls between the entrance of the valley and the Ten Falls such as the Kyuen Falls, the Fuufu Falls, and the Tsuzumi Falls, and the path is an excellent hiking course.

Ikada, Oya-cho, Yabu-shi, Hyogo-ken
079-669-1104 (Oya Tourist Association)
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竹Takeda Castle Ruins
It is said that the feudal lord Souzen Yamana of Tajima spent 13 years building this branch of Izushi Castle and it was finished between 1441 and 1443. Another name for it is Torafusu Castle. The magnificent stone walls that remain were built around 1600 by an order of Hirohide Akamatsu. They used the Anou style of stone piling technique also used for Nobunaga Odaユs Azuchi Castle. The stone walls of Takeda Castle are some of the best ruins in Japan, maintaining perfect appearance, and they have been designated as a national historical ruin.

Takeda, Wadayama-cho, Asago-shi, Hyogo-ken
079-672-3301 (Wadayama Tourist Association)
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Ikuno Silver Mine
Opened in 807 and closed in 1973, this large silver mine has a history of 1,200 years. Visitors can tour inside the mine. The exhibition has 2,000 mineral specimens including 1,200 minerals selected carefully by the world-famous "Mitsubishi Mineral Collection." This is one of the biggest mineral museums in Japan.

33-5 Aza-Otanisuji, Kono, Ikuno-cho, Asago-shi, Hyogo-ken
079-679-2010
General Admission \900
9:00-17:30 (9:00-14:30 from Dec. to Mar.)
12/30-1/2
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Asago Art Village
The outdoor sculptures collected throughout the country are placed in the forest and there is a museum and accommodations. Located close to the village, Tataragi dam, is considered the best in the East as a dam dedicated for pumped hydro-power generation. Tourists may visit the dam with a reservation.

Tataragi, Asago-shi, Hyogo-ken
079-678-1414 (Tataragi Minori Hall)
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Daijo-ji Temple
This temple, also known as Oken-ji Temple, is home to 165 pictures that were drawn on partitions in the Edo era by Oken Maruyama and his 12 pupils. All the paintings have been nationally designated as extraordinary cultural assets.

Mori, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-36-0602
Admission Fee \500
9:00-16:00
Daily
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Amarube Railroad Bridge
It is [sareta] of ..putting.. construction Amarube iron bridge from 1909 as for 2 years and two months. The length of the bridge and the number of piers boasted of both top of Japans secondarily old in 12 of in existence within the country [toressuru] type bridges. It was rebuilt in a new concrete bridge in the summer of 2010. Three piers remain now, and the bridge angle of old and new can be seen closely.

Amarube, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-36-3355 (Kami Industry Department Tourist Commerce Section)
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Cave Gate Touring Cruiser
The beautiful sea, cliffs, caves and uniquely shaped rocks continue along the coastline designated as the San-in Coast National Park.

410 Hitoichi, Kasumi-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-36-0571 (Touring Cruiser Kasumimaru)
Adult \1,200-2,500
9:30-17:00
Daily
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North Hachi Heights Ski Resort
This skiing ground has the best snow conditions and is also equipped with snowmaking machines. There are many courses for intermediate and advanced level skiers.

Osasa, Muraoka-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-94-0123 (Muraoka Tourist Association)
Parking \2,000 a day
8:00-17:00
None
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Tajima Heights Botanical Gardens
The botanical gardens are located on a highland with the view of Torokawadaira. They were chosen as the top of the 100 best sightseeing spots in Hyogo.

Wachi, Muraoka-ku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-96-1187
Adult \500
10:00-17:00
Thursday for restaurant (daily in summer)
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Yumura Hot Springs
It is said that this hot spring area was discovered by Jikaku-taishi 1500 years ago. The hot springs hold a huge quantity of 98°C (208°F) water. Eggs, vegetables, crabs, and other foods are boiled at the source spring called メArayuモ, which is continuously billowing with clouds of steam. Along the Haruki River, there is メAshiyuモ, which is a hot water trough to soothe oneユs legs after a walk.

Yu, Shinonsen-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-92-2000 (Yumura-Onsen Tourist Association)
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Cave Gate Touring Cruiser
The national park of Tajima coast is famous for the cliffs made by raging waves in the Sea of Japan and for the largest scale and the largest number of cave gates in Japan. You can see excellent views of Ryugu Cave Gate, Mio Island, Tajimamatsu Island, and more from a touring cruiser.

Hamasaka kaigan, Shinonsen-cho, Mikata-gun, Hyogo-ken
0796-82-1904
\1,000-1,900
9:00-16:00 (every hour)
Daily
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