Tambasasayama City Tourism Association

Tambasasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture is a farming village that preserves the original Japanese landscape and way of life, even though it is an hour's drive from Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. 200m above sea level. Situated upstream of three major rivers, it is home to delicious rice, organic vegetables, Japan's most famous chestnut, the Tamba chestnut, Japan's oldest tea plantation that has been in existence for 1,200 years, and Kobe beef production area, which attracts foodies in Japan. It is famous as a secret place. The reason our food is delicious is because we have been delivering high-quality ingredients to Kyoto for 1200 years. We are blessed with nature and climate, and the producers are diligent and hardworking. It is also a production area for the 800-year-old pottery called "Tamba-yaki." 60 potteries are making pottery that is closely connected to daily life. If you want to enjoy the marriage of food and tableware, Tambasasayama City is a place you should definitely check out. You may be surprised that there is no big signboard. This is to preserve the beautiful scenery. In Tambasasayama City, old Japanese houses, lifestyles, and townscapes are still carefully preserved.