A town of Japanese heritage! Tamba Sasayama sightseeing model course

① Castle town course where you can feel the history

A course that includes sightseeing facilities such as the Sasayama Castle Ruins Daishoin, and walks through the Kawaramachi Tsumari merchant houses, where the old townscape remains. Stroll around and feel the atmosphere of a castle town full of emotion. You can also enjoy dining and shopping in the surrounding shopping streets.
Sasayama Castle ▶ Samurai Residence ▶ Aoyama Historical Village ▶ Kasuga Shrine ▶ History Museum ▶ Ojiyama Park ▶ Kawaramachi Tsumari Merchant Houses

Kawaramachi Tsumairi Merchant House Group

Kawaramachi, whose townscape retains the vestiges of the old highway, began construction soon after Sasayama Castle was built, and flourished as the commercial center of the castle town of Sasayama. It is characterized by the Tsumari merchant's house, and has been selected as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings, as it still retains the appearance of a castle town in the Edo period with its senbon latticework, coarse latticework, side walls, and udatsu.

[Tourist facilities] Sasayama Nohgaku Museum/Tamba Ancient Pottery Museum

◎Volunteer guide ``Discover Sasama Group'' ◎Surrounding tourist spots Taisho Romankan, Tipsy Castle Warehouse, Seiganji Temple, Sonpoji Temple, etc.◎Hotel and Cuisine Inn Chikamata Cuisine Inn Takasago Cuisine Inn Iketomi Sasayama Kanko Hotel etc. ◎Stretch your legs Village Maruyama etc.

②Tambayaki no Sato Imada/Tatekui Course

Located in the southwestern part of Tamba-Sasayama City, this village is home to Tamba-yaki, one of Japan's six oldest kilns. There are about 60 potteries in the area, including climbing kilns and facilities where you can experience pottery. After walking through the pottery village nestled in the beautiful countryside, relax in a hot spring.

Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum▶ Tachikui Pottery Village

*Yakimono Street: Stretching approximately 1.5km from north to south, potteries are concentrated on both sides.
◎Volunteer guide Tamba-yaki no Sato Pottery alley walk Q) 079-597-2034 Fee) 200 yen per person ◎Surrounding spots Senju-no-mori Wada Temple ◎Stretch your legs Karibaichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

③Enjoy nature! Outing spot for parents and children

Tanba Sasayama is surrounded by rich nature. Why not enjoy the aura of nature and have fun!

Prefectural Tamba Namikido Park, Tamba Wild Boar Village, Unitopia Sasayama, Taste Hunting, Prefectural Natural Park Taki Mountain Range

Taste hunting

Introduction of each facility *Please contact each store for details such as opening times. ●Moriguchi Chestnut Farm Hongo, Tamba-Sasayama City TEL 070-1737-1212 Chestnuts (during September to October) Grapes (early to mid-September) ●Tamba Tabuchi Farm Kuchisakamoto, Tamba-Sasayama City Strawberries: 090-8650-0415 January to May) Black edamame (early to late October) Sweet potato (mid-September to end of October) ●Unitopia Sasayama Yashiro, Tamba Sasayama City TEL: 079-552-5227 Black edamame (early to late October) Sweet potato (September) (Middle to early November) ●Black Bean House Shimoitai, Tamba Sasayama City TEL: 079-590-8077 Black Edamame (early October to early November) *Tourism Association members If you would like to be featured during the Taste Hunting event, please call 079-506-1535 (Tourism Association).

Takirenzan Prefectural Natural Park

A majestic mountain range with an altitude of 600 to 800 meters that stretches north of the Sasayama Basin, and is a natural park stretching 20 kilometers from east to west. Family-friendly course●Taxi/car…Hiuchiwa-Mitake-Oanari-(Route 301)-Hiuchiwa…taxi/car (about 180 minutes walk)●Bus…Kurigara Oku-Mitake-Hiuchiwa…taxi (about 180 minutes walk) etc.

◎Other recommended spots

Tanba Traditional Crafts Park Tatekui Pottery Village ...You can freely try your hand at making your own pieces. Tamba Sasayama Keidani no Mori Prefectural Sasayama no Mori Park is a facility where you can enjoy outdoor activities and nature experiences in the midst of nature.You can see the scenery of each season. Satoyama experience is also fulfilling.

④Ajima cycling course

The Ajima district is famous as the prefecture's premier tea producer. If you drive slowly along the tranquil mountain roads, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a tea village where tea plantations spread out. We also recommend visiting Daikokuji Temple, a famous spot for autumn leaves, and November, when the mountains change color.

Sasayamaguchi Station Cycle Port (bicycle rental at the east exit of the station)

▶ Tea plantation ▶ Daikokuji Temple ▶ Kumanoen Garden ▶ Bunpoji Temple ▶ Bicycle return ▶ Sasayamaguchi Station Information Center (purchasing souvenirs, etc.)

*Sasayamaguchi Station Information Center is located at the west exit of Sasayamaguchi Station.

* JR Sasayamaguchi Station East Exit rental bicycles are returned at 5:00 pm (until 4:00 pm in November) and closed in winter (December, January, February).

Bunpoji Temple

It is said that a long time ago, the Hodō hermit descended on the temple and opened it. At that time, it was said that there were 33 temples on one mountain, but today only three temples remain. It is blessed with cultural assets and scenic spots, such as the tower gate and layered pagoda. In the back, there is a mountain trail that leads to Mt. Shirakamidake.

Nimura Shrine

Soja of Ajima 7 villages. Due to a controversy that arose in 1994, the mikoshi was brought back from Nimura Shrine in Minai, and the shrine was established at its current location.

◎Surrounding spots Mt. Shirakami mountain climbing, Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Namikido Central Park, Agricultural Cooperative Corporation Agri Healthy Farm, Zeze Tanna Saryo ◎Stretch your legs Uto Kannon, Kouseiji Temple

⑤Fukuzumi walk course

The Fukuzumi district is a post town on the way from Sasayama Castle to Kyoto. In December 2012, it was selected as a nationally important traditional building preservation district. At first glance, there are many merchant houses unique to the Tanba region that look like gambrel-style buildings, and the townscape retains a strong vestige of a post town. The rustic atmosphere is perfect for a walk.

Fukuzumi townscape

Yasuda's large cedar ▶ Sanbaya Higuchi ▶ After Fukuzumi Station ▶ Sumiyoshi Shrine

A street lined with spacious and stately buildings. It has been a key point on the San'in Road since ancient times, and since the Edo period it has been called the Kyoto Road, and was the first post town after entering the Sasayama domain. Commerce was also active, and inns and merchant houses were lined up. Remnants of the townscape and store names still remain in many places.

Maruyama Inari Shrine and Momii Castle Ruins

Funaokayama has a cute, thick shape. The Momii Castle ruins can be seen across the street. Momii Castle is a mountain castle built around 1500. The castle was defeated by Akechi Mitsuhide's invasion of Tanba and fell. If you follow the well-maintained road, you can see the remains of a mountain castle from the Sengoku period. z