Shibumi River Cherry Blossom Pathway
Visitors can enjoy this beautiful 150-meter stretch of cherry blossoms in the spring. Other flowers, including forsythia and thunberg’s meadowsweets, are also in full bloom during this season, making it the perfect place to enjoy the Japanese spring scenery.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 217 Yasukawa,Sayo Town
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/shibugawa-teibou-sakuranamiki/
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Udon and soba restaurant Kazura
"Udon and Soba restaurant with an American oldies atmosphere. The interior of the store, which the owner made by DIY, is an airy and open space decorated with '70s vinyl records and wooden objects made from Kazura. After eating the famous 'Curry Udon"", which is addictive with its punchy spiciness, you can enjoy coffee on the terrace."
Niku no Hyogoya
Find locally-raised Himawari chicken at this small meat shop that also offers advice on the best way to enjoy it.
Kaidawashi kamisuki cultue experience hall
Kaida Washi is a traditional paper-making craft designated by Hyogo Prefecture. The Kaida Washi Preservation Society inherits traditional techniques, makes hand-made washi paper, sells washi paper, makes small articles, and offers paper-making experience.
Tororo Restaurant omoteya
A tucked-away yam rice restaurant that services rice as well as barley. Even though
Traditional Folk-House Dining Douman
This popular cafe mixes the traditional atmosphere of its architecture and antiques with modern furnishing. Spicy curry served at Douman is made with fruits, Japanese vegetables, and beef tendon, amongsts other ingredients, giving it hints of natural sweetness and making for an exquisite dining experience. The cafe also allows dogs and has a spacious dog running course in the back for owners to use.
Gift shop Ishizawa
"In addition to four physical stores in Hyogo Prefecture, this select store specializing in gifts also operates a diversified online store on Rakuten, Amazon, and other online retailers. From items selected by buyers from all over Japan, to specialties from Hyogo and Sayo Town, to popular products such as Starbucks' ORIGAMI drip coffee, there are a variety of gifts that are sure to be a delight to receive."
GourmetNearby Gourmet Spots
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.
Dining Noroda
Enjoy a satisfying meal fit for celebrations at this banquet-style dining bar set in an old country home that evokes the nostalgia of the early Showa Period (1926-1989).
Totoro
The restaurant specializes in offal yakiudon, stir-fried noodles, and okonomiyaki, savory pancakes, made with 100% wagyu beef. They also offer four varieties of original sauce and karaoke.
Wada Shoten
Located along Route 179, this shop offers warm, savory takoyaki and Japanese sweets such as taiyaki.
Le Proust
Located next to the city's famous 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree, this bakery offers an abundance of nearly 50 kinds of bread, including Danish bread made with seasonal fruits from Sayo, roasted soybean flour bread made with glutinous soybeans, and hard baguettes. The crispy, fluffy mini croissants (¥50 each) have also been highly popular with customers since the bakery's opening.
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."
HOTELNearby Accommodations
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.
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.
Sayo Star Resort Golf Club
Spread out over nearly 123 acres of land, the resort features a golf course and tennis courts, accommodations designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, a natural hot spring, a covered, all-weather barbecue terrace, an outdoor swimming pool, and other facilities, making it ideal for golfers as well as for families and friends. The convenient location, just 10 minutes from the Sayo IC, is also a plus.
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.
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.
Sasagaoka-so Hotel
Sasagaoka-so is surrounded by pristine mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Chikusa River, where the natural beauty can be enjoyed throughout the year. Guests are treated to traditional Japanese kaiseki(seafood based) cuisine featuring different seasonal delicacies, including hot pot dishes in the winter. The hotel has baths made from the volcanic rocks of Mount Fuji, where guests can enjoy a soak in the region's mineral-rich natural hot springs. The hotel also offers a log house, where you can get a bit closer to nature and enjoy the natural refreshing fragrances of the wood as you relax.