"Three Places to See in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture" Let's go see the history and spectacular views of the ruins of modern industry that supported Japan!
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Asago City, located in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, is known for the Takeda Castle ruins, the castle in the sky, and the Machu Picchu of Japan. This time, we will introduce what other attractions there are in Asago City and the Takeda Castle ruins!!
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We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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Table of Contents
- 1. Takeda Castle Ruins: "Castle in the Sky" where you can see a sea of clouds
- 2. Historic Site: Ikuno Silver Mine
- 3. Mikobata Ore Dressing Plant Remains
- 4. Summary
1. Takeda Castle Ruins: "Castle in the Sky" where you can see a sea of clouds
The sea of clouds isn't the only attraction at Takeda Castle Ruins!
When you think of Takeda Castle ruins, you probably imagine the famous castle ruins floating above the clouds.
It is a truly fantastical and beautiful sight, so much so that even locals visit the area.
1. When is the sea of clouds most likely to appear?
People often say, "You're lucky if you can see a sea of clouds!", but there are certain conditions that must be met in order for the sea of clouds to appear.
Condition 1: A day when the temperature drops from the night before to dawn and warms up during the day, with a temperature difference of 10°C or more.
Condition 2: The weather on the morning of the day is good and there is no wind.
Condition 3: The previous day is warm and humid.
Depending on the conditions, the probability of seeing the sea of clouds is higher in autumn between September and November.
Also, there is a website that provides a forecast called the "Unofficial Sea of Clouds Forecast" every year from September to November.
2. Stone walls that have remained in the same condition as they were 400 years ago
The stone walls of Takeda Castle ruins were built using a method called "Anato-zumi," in which natural stones were stacked together without being processed.
You can also see that the corners of the stone wall become curved as they go up.
This stone wall has a unique stacking method, so be sure to check it out!
3. A spot where you can see the sunrise!
If you go up early in the morning, don't be disappointed if you can't see the sea of clouds.
On a clear day, you can see a beautiful sunrise.
As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, and if you can see the sunrise, you'll feel refreshed, so be sure to check it out!
2. Historic Site: Ikuno Silver Mine
It flourished as a mine under the direct control of important historical figures in Japan, including Oda, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa!
Ikuno Silver Mine was one of the mines that supported the finances of the Sengoku period as a direct mine of the shogunate.
In 1868, it became Japan's first government-run mine (directly controlled by the government). In order to promote modernization, the Meiji government hired a French engineer, who was the first foreign visitors of the government, to build a refinery and aimed to establish Ikuno as a model mine and refinery for modernizing Japan's mining industry. In 1896, it was sold to Mitsubishi Limited Partnership Company, and since then, it has operated as one of the largest mines in the country under Mitsubishi's management, but it closed in 1973 and now part of the mine tunnels is used as a tourist attraction to convey its history to the present day.
The total length of the tunnels is over 350 km, reaching a depth of 880 m, and 70 types of ore have been extracted.
The Ginzan Boys, an idol group from Asago City, will recreate the scene from back in the day! See how the mining methods have changed over the years.
3. Mikobata Ore Dressing Plant Remains
Known as the city that never sleeps, this ore-dressing plant had the highest production in the Orient!
At the time, it operated 24 hours a day, and the sight of the ore-dressing plant glowing at night earned it the nickname "the city that never sleeps." The Mikobata Ore-dressing Plant was the largest in the Orient in terms of both size and production volume.
The Akenobe Mine closed in 1967, and the Mikobata Ore Dressing Plant was also closed.
Thickener still retains its magnificent appearance from back in the day, and is now a spot that is attracting attention for its impressive power.
In spring, Mitsumata flowers bloom beautifully in Mikobata.
4. Summary
Asago City has many things to see.
Everyone, please come and visit us!
For information on access, please see this article.
Let's go see the castle in the sky, Takeda Castle Ruins! How to get to Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture
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Information Center "Castle in the Sky" 079-674-2120
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We are a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern part of Kinki, including Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockle, rock oysters, and white squid in summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit, sand dune melon. It is an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. We would be happy to visit the vast Northern Kinki region many times and provide information that will help you take a railway journey.
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