Niku no Hyogoya
Find locally-raised Himawari chicken at this small meat shop that also offers advice on the best way to enjoy it.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 221-1 Sayo,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 0790-82-3228
- Business Holidays
- Monday
MAPNeighborhood Information
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Sobaya Toki
After gaining popularity in Kobe, this soba restaurant relocated to the town of Sayo, where it serves a special two-color chilled soba dish featuring both refined and rustic varieties of buckwheat noodles. The signature dish, "Ohiru Gohan," is a set meal that includes seasonal sides and homemade dishes such as glutinous soybean rice. Be sure to enjoy your meal with a generous serving of sake.
Lupinus
Approximately 8,000 lupines planted in an area of about 40 acres bloom in mid-May. Also known as "climbing wisteria", visitors can enjoy vibrant flowers in red, purple, and pink.
Musashi Miyamoto Victory Monument
Musashi Miyamoto is said to be the greatest swordsman of the early Edo Period (1603-1867), who remained undefeated throughout his life. He confidently stated at only 13 years old, "I can defeat anyone, no matter the opponent." It is said that Musashi defeated famous samurai Kihei Arima here at Kanakura Bridge with just a single swing of his sword. This monument commemorates Musashi Miyamoto and is engraved with a passage of "Gorinsho Jobun" (The Book of Five Rings), an ancient text he wrote on Japanese kenjutsu and other martial arts.
Ruri Temple
Ruri Temple is located on Mount Funakoshi, and was founded at the request of Emperor Shomu in 728. It is a famous temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect with a long tradition as an ascetic center for blessings and prayers spanning nearly 1,300 years since its establishment. The bell in the main hall, an important cultural property of the prefecture, was donated by the Akamatsu family. The autumn leaves surrounding Ruri Temple are also splendid.
Sugisaka Monument
This monument was erected to commemorate one of Emperor Go-Daigo's loyal samurai, Kojima Takanori's most tragic failures. Emperor Go-Daigo (1288-1339) was exiled to the remote Oki Islands after the failed coup d'etat attempt to overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate. While being transported, Kojima Takanori waited at Funasaka Pass to ambush the transportation unit and save Emperor Go-Daigo from being exiled. However, the Emperor did not pass through the Funasaka Pass but through the Sugisaka Pass at this very spot. When Takanori learned of this, he rushed to Sugisaka Pass, but he was too late and unable to save the Emperor.
Nishishinjuku Grandpa and Grandma’s Iris Garden
In a converted terraced rice paddie grow 13,000 iris flowers of 170 varieties. Visitors can also enjoy strolling through the wildflowers in the surrounding fields. Flowering season lasts for about three weeks starting in early June.
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Morimori-Tei
This local restaurant specializes in a variety of Chinese dishes, yakiniku BBQ, and motsunabe hot pot. Others items include wild boar, Japanese black wagyu offal, chicken wings, chicken thighs, skewered beef, Japanese-style croquettes, and minced meat cutlets.
Ikkyū
Enjoy hearty home cooking at this popular diner. The main attraction is the wild game cuisine featuring steaks, minced pork cutlets, and croquettes made with venison from the Sayo region. The deer burger pairs particularly well with the homemade sauce and verges on addictive.
Shinsayo Yakiniku
Established in 1975, the restaurant still maintains its quaint Showa Period Japanese atmosphere. All the grilled teppan-yaki and yakiniku BBQ meat dishes are made only using the finest Japanese black wagyu. You can also enjoy offal yakiudon, stir-fried noodles, with a delicious miso-based sauce.
Waraji
Delicious, homemade Western-style cuisine is popular at this café-restaurant. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea with a slice of cake and ice cream.
Hiratani Noodle Factory
This noodle shop sells flat udon and soba noodles (¥80 per serving) that are perfect for stir-frying, as well as special dipping sauces. There is an eat-in space inside the store, and the freshly boiled udon noodles (¥250 per serving) topped with dashi soy sauce and a raw egg (extra charge) are exquisite. Food served with a smile is twice as delicious.
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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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.
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.
University of Hyogo Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory
Located at the summit of Mount Onade, the Nishi-Harima Observatory is equipped with a two-meter aperture Nayuta telescope, one of the world's largest available for public use. Centered around the observatory, there are nature trails, lodging facilities for groups and families, restaurants, and other facilities that allow visitors to stay overnight and enjoy stargazing to the fullest. Viewing parties are held every evening for overnight guests, while a general viewing party is held on Sundays for day-trippers. Please note that reservations are required on Saturdays and holidays. Many astronomical events are held throughout the year, allowing visitors to feel closer to the stars and the universe.
Business Ryokan Ichihonmatsu
Affordable accommodation for work or sightseeing, starting from ¥3,500 a night or ¥5,000 a night with two meals included. Rooms have an ensuite bath and toilet. Guests are welcome to bring drinks.
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."
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.