Mikazuki Large Elm
Designated as a natural monument by Hyogo Prefecture, this elm tree is said to be the largest in Japan. Estimated to be 800 years old, it has a trunk circumference of 9.9 meters (32 feet) and a height of 19 meters (62 feet).
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- Shimohongo,Sayo Town
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/mikazuki-oomuku/
MAPNeighborhood Information
RecommendRelated Recommended Spots
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.
Sushimasa
If you're looking to enjoy some delicious sushi with the family, this is the place! The restaurant also provides catering and in-house banquet services.
Scenic Morning Fog at Mount Onade
From late fall through winter, the entire town of Sayo is blanketed in an early morning fog. To get a view of this fantastic sea of fog, many people visit the observation point on Mount Onade.
Juju
Authentic Chinese restaurant offering homemade chili shrimp, egg rolls, and more. The popular hors d'oeuvres and vinegar miso dressing made with local glutinous soybean miso are not to be missed.
Banshu Hirafuku Shakunage-no-Sato
During the blooming season between early April and mid-May, visitors are met by more than 15,000 blooming rhododendron flowers of about 150 species, painting the mountainside in shades of bright red, white, purple and pink.
JOYX Golf Club Kozuki Course
The JOYX Golf Club Kozuki Course is the perfect place for visitors looking for a taste of luxury. The courses combine traditional Scottish and modern American elements to bring you a fresh, refined golf club experience.
GourmetNearby Gourmet Spots
Hana Musubi
Unwind at this cozy cafe offering lunch made with local ingredients and handmade Japanese crafts.
Aji-no-Sato Mikazuki
Visitors can enjoy the taste of the countryside with traditional homemade soba at Aji-no-Sato Mikazuki. Among the fresh local vegetables, you will also find popular items such as homemade "Mikazuki Miso" made from 100% locally produced Sayo soybeans, as well as "Konnyaku", a type of Japanese jelly made from potato. The restaurant provides homemade soba noodles and a buffet full of local vegetables. The facility also has a Japanese-style room that can hold up to 120 people for parties, banquets, and work retreats.
Tororo Restaurant omoteya
A tucked-away yam rice restaurant that services rice as well as barley. Even though
Wada Shoten
Located along Route 179, this shop offers warm, savory takoyaki and Japanese sweets such as taiyaki.
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.
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.
HOTELNearby Accommodations
Tsuboyaki Potato Specialty Store Wako
"A sweet shop where you can enjoy tsuboyaki sweet potatoes, which are slowly baked in a pot by hanging them in a pot over charcoal. In addition to baked potatoes, which is sold by weight and can be served ""hot, cold or chilled"", there is also a coffee shop menu that includes sweets such as warm baked sweet potato topped with ice cream and a fluffy pile of shaved ice. the baked sweet potatoes will end as soon as the matured ""Beniharuka"" runs out (Approx. August) and will be sold from January of the following year, so please contact us before visiting."
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.
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.
Guest House Asagiri
You can rent out a traditional Japanese private house in the mountains surrounded by nature. Please spend a relaxing time as if it's your "home away from home". We have amenities prepared so that you can come empty-handed. You can enjoy barbecues, playing in the river, a bonfire, etc. with your friends and family. It is also ideal for a training camp for a group of colleagues.
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."