Kannabe Highlands
Ski Resort - Kannabe ski resort is made up of a variety of pistes, including three designed for beginners and intermediate skiiers and snowboarders.
Snow Shoeing - Enjoy snow shoeing through fresh, fluffy snow. Equipment and water proof clothing are available to rent (for a fee). First timers are more than welcome.
Hiking - Take a hike in the beautiful surroundings of Kannabe Highlands, where you can see waterfalls and craters among other natural sights.
Located in close vicinity to Kinosaki are the Kannabe Highlands. From spring to autumn visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain climbing. In the winter with the coming of the snow, you can also enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing among other activities. With its diverse collection of activities, Kannabe can be enjoyed all year round. Located only 2.5 hours from Kyoto, it is the perfect side trip destination.
Inquiry: Hidaka Kannabe Tourist Association
Open: 9.00-17.00
URL：http://hidaka.kannabe.info/
Address：59-13 Kurisuno, Hidaka-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
Izushi Soba
Izushi`s speciality dish is Izushi soba which are noodles made of buckwheat. They are eaten with the Japanese soup stock dashi. Daikon (radish), grated yam, wasabi (Japanese horseradish), spring onions and raw egg (optional) are added to the dashi to taste. The freshly made noodles are then dipped in this soup mixture and eaten. At the end of the meal, the remaining soup is mixed with sobayu (the hot water in which the noodles were boiled) and can be drunk as a sort of tea. Izushi soba is served on lots of small Izushi ceramic plates. Enjoy as many plates as you want and see who can get the biggest stack!
Inquiry: Izushi Tourist Association
URL：http://www.izushi.co.jp/en/
Address：104-7 Uchimachi Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo, 668-0214
Izushi
Shinkorou (clock tower) - The clock tower was built in 1871, and still ticks away today as the town's symbol.
Izushi Castle Ruins - The ruins of Izushi castle, which were built in 1604. The wooden bridge, which samurai once used to enter the castle has been reproduced. Placed at the foot of a mountain, this is the perfect place to wander around and get a feel for the deep history of Izushi castle town.
Arikoyama-inari - Next to the castle ruins you will find a stone staircase lined with beautiful red tori gates all the way up to the shrine at the top.
Izushi is a castle town that flourished during the Edo era, about 200-300 years ago.
There are several fine displays of traditional architecture found throughout the town, this is why Izushi is designated as a national preservation district of important buildings.
The town is also famous for its own original style of soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles. Approximately 50 soba shops line the town's streets.
Inquiry: Izushi Tourist Association
URL：http://www.izushi.co.jp/en/
Address：104-7 Uchimachi Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo, 668-0214
