Izushi in Toyooka City
- 豊岡市出石
- Hyogo & Kobe
Izushi Town is a historical town that has been featured in old Japanese books published in the 8th century, Kojiki and Nihongi. The former Izushi castle town district was designated Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the country. There are several places of interest here, among which are Sukyoji temple, the former residence of Kido Takayoshi, the former residence of high-ranking samurai officials in the Edo period, as well as the ruins of Izushi Castle which looks amazing against the 37 vermilion lacquered torii gate in the castle ground.
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Address
Uchimachi, Izushicho, Toyooka, Hyogo
Local map
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
http://www.izushi.co.jp/en/
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Best Season
All year
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Point
A castle town that has been featured in Kojiki, the oldest extant chronicle in Japan, and Nihongi, the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
15 minutes from JR Yoka Station.
30 minutes from Wadayama IC on Bantan-Ranraku Road.
Other spots near Izushi in Toyooka CityWithin 50 km
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