Izushi Castle Town, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a beautiful town full of historical atmosphere that still conveys the appearance of a castle town that flourished in the Edo period. Known as the "Little Kyoto of Tajima," it is dotted with historical buildings such as white plaster-walled storehouses, the ruins of Izushi Castle, which was the residence of the lord of Izushi, and the clock tower called Shinkoro, and just walking around will make you feel like you've traveled back in time. In particular, the retro atmosphere of the town is a "tourist attraction in Hyogo" that is perfect for strolling around in a kimono.

One thing you definitely can't miss in Izushi Castle Town is the specialty "Izushi Soba." It is characterized by a unique style of eating soba noodles piled up on top of each other on a small plate, and the fragrant soba noodles are made using locally produced buckwheat flour, and the soup made with dried sardine stock is exquisitely intertwined. There are many soba restaurants lined up in the town, each with their own unique flavor. Eating soba while walking around the castle town is also one of the great attractions of Izushi Castle Town.

We recommend renting a bicycle at the tourist information center to explore the castle town. The entire town is compact, so you can easily get around by bicycle. There are also many Izushi ware kilns and souvenir shops selling local specialties, so you can enjoy shopping as well. Izushi Castle Town, where you can experience history, gourmet food, and beautiful townscapes all at once, is a fascinating historical spot that you should definitely visit when sightseeing in Hyogo.