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Toyooka Municipal Museum for Oriental White Stork
Toyooka Municipal Museum for Oriental White Stork
Takeno beach - With clear, transparent waters and 1km of white sandy beach, this is the perfect spot to take a dip in the sea. The station nearest to the beach is JR Takeno station, located just one stop from JR Kinosakionsen station.
Kei no Hama beach - Kei no hama has wide white shores and clear waters perfect for swimming. The beach can be easily accessed from Kinosaki by rental bicycle.
There are two beaches near to Kinosaki which can be easily reached via rental bicycle or train, Takeno and Kei no Hama. There are lots of places to stay at both beaches, and many tourists flock there during July and August to enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters.
The official beach season is from mid July to mid August. But the waters are warm enough for swimming from late June to early September.
Beautiful sunset
Hasakari rocks
Get out to sea and paddle around in a sea kayak, exploring the scenic views of San`in Coastal Geo Park.
An instructor will accompany and guide your tour, making it an activity that anyone can enjoy.
Takeno Style Promotional Association
URL: http://www.takeno-geocanoe.com/
Address: 50-12 Takeno, Takeno-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
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`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
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
Kinosaki has seven public hot spring bathhouses, each with its own style and charm. Bathe in each one to find your favorite; whether it’s bathing in the outdoors or in a cave, you are sure to find one that appeals to you.
Kinosaki Onsen, the surrounding mountains, sea, river, traditional and cultural Japanese Inns, a central willow lined river, temple and shrine all offer beautiful views and peaceful sounds, feels as if you are relaxing in your own home / private getaway. Kinosaki is a very safe destination, the perfect luxury trip for families or the solo traveler.
Walk the streets in your yukata, stop by the local merchants selling various specialties, soak in the foot baths while sipping on a local brew.
Kinosaki is a town renowned for its onsen and as the setting for the masterpiece, At Cape Kinosaki. The legendary author, Naoya Shiga, as well as authors of the Shirakabaha, and many more, visited the springs of Kinosaki. There, they experienced the 7 hot springs, lively hot spring district full of delicacies like crab, and the beauty of the surrounding nature, such as Maruyama River and Genbudō, which is said to have formed over 160,000 years ago due to volcanic activity. Now, artists have taken the place of writers who came to relax their bodies and minds and to arouse their imaginations.
Inquiry: Kinosaki Tourist Information Center
URL: http://www.kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/global/
Address: 357-1 Yushima Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo, 669-6101, Japan
