Sayotsuhime Shrine
This ancient shrine is dedicated to Sayotsuhime no Mikoto, the goddess of agriculture, and is located in the dense forest of the northern Sayo Plain. The shrine holds an annual autumn festival on October 30th, which attracts a large number of worshippers.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 284 Honiden,Sayo Town
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/sayohimejinja/
MAPNeighborhood Information
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Horumon Yaki Udon Otafuku
"The basic style of Sayo Hormon Yaki Udon is to grill various meat, udon noodles and vegetables ina special sauce on a griddle all at once and eat them with soy sauce-based dipping sauces. The combination of the traditional sauce, which has been handed down for three generations, and the hormon is a taste that once you try it, you'll be addicted to it. The spacious restaurant has both table seating and tatami rooms."
Harada Kimono Shop – Sayo Branch
Explore the Sayo area's Heifuku castle town and the Nanko Sunflower Fields in traditional Japanese kimono. This rental shop offers clients a large variety of kimonos to choose from and also provides hair and make-up services. (Reservations required)
G-style Country Club
This golf resort, surrounded by lush greenery, is the perfect getaway to relax your body and soul. The fairways are flat and wide, and the greens, covered with bentgrass, average 800m2 in size. With each of the 18 holes separate from one another, each hole brings you a new challenge, inspiring rich and strategic plays.
Farm Inn Mitsuyama no Sato
"This 110-year-old house was restored using traditional construction methods, and is a farmer's inn that is limited to one couple per day. Visitors are warmly welcomed with a smile and the words, ""Come and have dinner with us around the chabudai (tea table),"" so you can enjoy a taste of life in the countryside from season to season , centering on farming activities such as planting and harvesting vegetables, One of the best parts is that you can also enjoy creative cuisine using seasonal vegetables and rice with the full of the power of the earth, grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers from the farm. We invite you to experience the power of diverse living creatures and the energy of the earth, and to be surrounded by rich nature for a healing experience that will reset your spirit. "
Fukumori Meat Shop
"This butcher store sells A4 to A5 Japanese black beef, ""Sayohime Pork,"" a melt-in-your-mouth brand of meat raised in Sayo Town, fresh hormone, and handmade roast pork and croquettes baked slowly in an oven. They are also handled by Furusato and department stores, and can be shipped regionally. Please contact us before ordering."
Shinsengumi
Enjoy a full menu ranging from rare a la carte offerings such as charcoal-grilled dishes and "fried frogs" to course meals. This "izakaya" Japanese pub is perfect for date nights, family gatherings, and group banquets.
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Haruchan
A super friendly shop with incredible deals!
GOCCIA coffee factory
Special coffee beans from around the world are house-roasted here. The cafe offers various meals and pastries for customers to enjoy and also sells coffee beans to take home.
Cafe Sepia
Sayo beef hamburg steak and wild game cuisine from the Sayo area are popular dishes. The cafe interior can be separated with partitions, making it ideal for groups.
Sayo Shokudo
Enjoy a bowl of ramen or a Japanese set meal using only the finest local Sayo vegetables, rice, and seasonings. This restaurant strictly uses no additives or preservatives, ensuring the freshest and most natural local dining experience.
Horumon Yaki Udon Otafuku
"The basic style of Sayo Hormon Yaki Udon is to grill various meat, udon noodles and vegetables ina special sauce on a griddle all at once and eat them with soy sauce-based dipping sauces. The combination of the traditional sauce, which has been handed down for three generations, and the hormon is a taste that once you try it, you'll be addicted to it. The spacious restaurant has both table seating and tatami rooms."
Fuji
Enjoy specialty offal yakiudon stir-fried noodles with soy or miso dipping sauces flavored to taste with yuzu citrus or garlic. The large menu at this popular restaurant also includes okonomiyaki, savory pancakes, and other side dishes. Calling ahead to secure a seat is recommended.
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Cobaco Work&Camp
Located in front of Sayo Station, Cobaco is a coworking space open for anyone to use. The space offers an enriching lifestyle experience where people with various skills, backgrounds, and knowledge can collaborate.
Outdoor vacation rental Ahirunomori
"The owner, who used to run an outdoor shop in Osaka, started this hands-on home-stay experience when he moved to the area. The appealing menu includes bushcraft workshops based on the experience of former Self-Defense Forces personnel, and cycling tours using electric cross bikes. Guests are also free to use the self-built huts on the premises, so they can use the Ahiro Forest for BBQ's, ent stays and other fun activities."
University of Hyogo Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory
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Sayo Star Resort Golf Club
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Nipponia Hirafuku Post Town
This private accommodation is set in the renovated former Kimura Residence, said to have been built in the Taisho Period (1912-1926). While preserving the thick beams and traditional exterior, the house is furnished in a way that combines the atmosphere of ages past and modern comforts, with locally produced Minada washi paper used for the shoji screens and sake barrels used as tables. Visitors can enjoy relaxing on the veranda surrounding the spacious courtyard or taking a soak in the spacious bath made of Hyogo cypress.
Minshuku Wakaayusou Inn
Located next to Tokuhisae Station along the JR Kishi-Line, this quaint and reasonable inn provides one night with two meals for as little as ¥6,000. The inn is known for its homemade cuisine, including dishes made with fresh sweetfish from the Chikusa River (June to September) and seasonal vegetables. Long-term stays are also available (upon request), making it the perfect place for an extended trip.