Izushi Castle Town
In Japanese: 出石城下町
A former castle town in northern Hyogo with the Shinkoro clock tower, merchant houses and the old Eirakukan theatre. Known for sara soba served on small plates.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Tendaki Falls ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Genbudo Cave ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Amanohashidate ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Kotohikihama Beach ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Ikuno Silver Mine ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Zentan bus from JR Toyooka, Ebara or Yoka Sta., about 30 min to Izushi
- Fee
- Free to walk around
- Time needed
- 2 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info