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).
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- Address
- Shimohongo,Sayo Town
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/mikazuki-oomuku/
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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.
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.
Funakoshiyama Monkey Park
Visitors can enjoy observing the playful antics of around 70 Japanese monkeys cared for at the park. The performance of wild monkeys, including the "Golden Monkey", Hikari, is invigorating.
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.
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.
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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.
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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."