Sayo Town, located in the western part of Hyogo Prefecture, is full of small happinesses that make you smile, such as the famous yellow sunflower field. Travel leisurely and recharge your HAPPY!
Smile in the Sunflower Field!
Sayo's sunflower field is one of the largest in western Japan. Hundreds of thousands of sunflowers bloom from mid-July to early August, turning the whole area yellow. Get power in the yellow that shines in the summer sun!
Be impressed by celestial objects viewed through the world's largest Nayuta Telescope!
The Nayuta Telescope at Nishi-Harima Observatory is one of the largest public telescopes in the world. Seeing with your own eyes the vast panorama of the universe that transcends time and space by 10 billion light-years, you will be filled with wonder and excitement.
In Heifuku, an inn town,
enjoy walking around the town.
Heifuku, with its 400-year-old townscape along the Sayo River, is a perfect place to wander around and enjoy the atmosphere of an inn town. Enjoy taking pictures and shopping for local delicacies and souvenirs!
Full and satisfied with a hormon yaki udon!
The soul food of Sayo Town, "Hormon+D135 Yaki Udon" is a must try when visiting. There are many stores in the town, all with their own special flavors to satisfy both your stomach and heart.
Pray for happiness at the Temple of the Lucky Owl.
Komyo-ji Temple enshrines many owls in its precincts, in honor of the fact that it is the sacred site of the Seven Deities of Good Luck in the inn town of Heifuku.
Touring around the mountain castles, visitors will be thrilled by the hidden history.
The Nishi-Harima area is popular among fans of mountain castles. More than 50 ruins of mountain castles from the Warring States period remain in Sayo Town, including the ruins of Toshigami Castle. It is interesting to visit the site and speculate on the history that lies there.
Tour the mountain castles and stay in an old private house. Experience something out of the ordinary!
An entire village from the Taisho period in the inn town has been renovated as an inn. The fusion of historic buildings and modern design creates a blissful atmosphere where you can forget about everyday life and enjoy a relaxing time.
Finnish sauna at Nanko Nature Observation Village
The sauna boom is flooding with reservations! The sauna hut at the campsite is a full-fledged type where you burn your own firewood using thinned wood. Dive into the river instead of taking a cold bath and enjoy nature♪
Cycling, feel the breeze and refresh yourself!
The town of Sayo, which is also the route of the cycling event "Inachiku Long Ride", is a perfect place to ride a bicycle. Exercise in nature and feel refreshed! Enjoy visiting local gourmet restaurants.
Get SAYO FOOD, a specialty product of Sayo and delicious at home.
Vegetables and fruits nurtured by the climate of Sayo, and processed products such as sunflower oil. Local specialty products of Sayo, carefully nurtured by producers. Buy them at a roadside station, for a daily pick-me-up back home!