[2025 Toyooka Attraction] Travel Guide for Izushi Castle Ruins (Updated Jun)

#IzushiCastle (Remains)🏯 #InariShrine The castle is gone, but the many torii gates make for an impressive place. Unfortunately it was raining, but I enjoyed looking at the castle town and visiting the shrine. I wondered if it was famous as a photogenic spot in Izushi, but there was no one there at all,,🙄 I'd like to go back on a sunny day♩ #HyogoPrefecture #Travel #DomesticTravel #Japan #Japan #japan #hyogo #TravelOutfit #ShrineVisit #ShrineStamp #CastleTown #Drive #DatePlan #date

\\Tourist Spots// The Izushi Castle Ruins in Izushi, known as the Little Kyoto of Tajima, is a castle that has been selected as one of the 100 Greatest Castles of All Time. The magnificent stone walls remain intact. We recommend wearing sneakers as there are elevation differences! It is a famous cherry blossom spot, but you can also enjoy the beautiful and colorful autumn leaves. Facility name: Izushi Castle Ruins Admission fee: Free #Historic site with a sense of history #Hyogo Prefecture #Autumn leaf viewing #Autumn leaf spot #Izushi sightseeing #Autumn leaves

#cityplaybook Nestled in the mountains of northern Hyogo, Izushi is a peaceful town where time seems to slow down. Often called “Little Kyoto,” this area is known for its charming Edo-period townscape, cultural heritage, and quiet beauty. My walk began at the Izushi Castle Ruins, where hundreds of wind chimes danced in the breeze—creating a magical soundscape that instantly calms your mind. It’s especially beautiful in summer when the wind chimes gently sway under the sun. Just a short stroll away is Izushi Shrine, a serene and sacred place surrounded by forest. I loved how quiet and cool it felt—even in the middle of the day. Why I recommend Izushi: ・You can experience a peaceful side of Japan, far from the crowds ・The town offers a beautiful blend of nature, tradition, and local charm 📍Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan #Izushi #HyogoTrip #HiddenJapan #WindChimeTrail #IzushiShrine #CastleRuins #SlowTravelJapan #CityPlaybook #CalmAndCulture

#Spring0yenTrip The Izushi Castle Ruins and Tatsuko-ro are famous spots packed with the history and atmosphere of Izushi, and are irresistible spots for those who love walking around the town! Izushi Castle Ruins is a castle ruin that stands on a small hill, and at the top of the stone steps there is the Inari Shrine and the Yaguramon Gate, and the view of the castle town from there is truly spectacular! You can enjoy the seasonal beauty of the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the colorful leaves in autumn. On the other hand, Tatsuko-ro is known as one of the oldest clock towers in Japan and is the symbol of Izushi. It has been ticking away in the center of town since the Meiji era. The surrounding area is filled with Izushi soba shops and retro streets, making it a great place to take photos. You can spend a luxurious time enjoying both history and gourmet food while taking a leisurely stroll♪ 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: Izushi-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture ✴︎Access: From JR Toyooka Station, take the Zentan Bus bound for "Izushi" for about 30 minutes ✴︎Fee: Free to visit both (exterior only) ✴︎Opening hours: Free to stroll around (surrounding facilities are open from 9:00 to around 17:00)

Izushi Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture Izushi soba is famous and there are many soba restaurants lined up. The town is old and quiet, and there are not many tourists, so you can spend a relaxing time. It's also good to go around to various soba restaurants and compare the taste. The soba is very delicious. However, please note that many soba restaurants are open until late afternoon and many are closed at night. Kogetsudo, which is right in front of Tatsukoro in this photo, was open even at around 3:30, and they were happy to help us and we had delicious soba. #IzushiSoba #ToyookaCity #QuietPlace

A soba noodle restaurant located right next to Izushi Castle A course to eat in Kasumi and stop by on your way home Try to see how many plates you can eat!! ⛺️Climbing the castle 📍Location: 13 Yagicho, Izushi-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture ⛺️Amarube Bridge, Amarube Crystal Tower, Sky Station Amarube When you arrive at the station, you will be greeted by a spectacular view of the Sea of ​​Japan Three of the bridge piers of the old Amarube Bridge are preserved on the station side, and as the Amarube Bridge "Sky Station" observation facility, you can enjoy the floating feeling 40m above the ground and the beautiful view of the Sea of ​​Japan. You can also buy souvenirs at the roadside station! #Spring0yentrip #Kasumitourism #Izushitourism #Izushisoba #Domestictravel #Hyogotourism

Torii 𓂃 𓈒𓏸⛩️ ⁡ I've put together a list of my favorite spots with torii gates all over Japan⛩️ ⁡ The classics are great, but hidden gems are also important😎 ⁡ ⁡ 📍Fukui Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Oshima/Ominato Shrine ⁡ Oshima is a sacred island that is the grounds of Ominato Shrine. The island is home to a shrine building and a lighthouse, and there is also a promenade that goes around the island 🚘/Yashima, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saga𓂃 𓈒𓏸Tara Town Ouo Shrine Underwater Torii ⁡ The underwater torii gates of Ouo Shrine that float in the Ariake Sea at high tide. It is said to be a town where you can see the gravitational pull of the moon, and the difference in tide levels between high and low is larger than in other areas. You can walk under the torii gate at low tide. 🚘/1874-9 Tara, Tara-cho, Fujitsu-gun, Saga Prefecture. 📍Oita Prefecture 𓂃 𓈒𓏸Yufu City Kirishima Shrine ⁡ A famous spring springs from within the grounds, and the shrine is also a spring spot. 🚰 It flows so fast that I was surprised to see it for the first time. This is a shrine, right? Huh? I thought, "What?!" The moist moss is beautiful 🚘/Tsukahara, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Saitama Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Chichibu City Mitsumine Shrine ⁡ A shrine located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,100 meters in Okuchichibu, one of the most powerful spots in the Kanto region ⁡ The powerful "spiritual energy" that fills the "sacred tree" is said to lead to victory and success in everything, from work, family, and matchmaking to good health ⏰/9:00-17:00 🚘/298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture ⁡ ⁡ 📍Hyogo Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Izushi Izushi Castle Ruins ⁡ Izushi Castle Ruins, known as the castle where storks dance All the buildings were demolished in 1868, but now the corner tower, castle climbing bridge, and castle climbing gate have been built ⁡ The Inari approach (Oshirozaka), which was built in the Meiji period, and the castle climbing bridge, which was newly built in the Heisei period, blended naturally into the townscape 🚘/Izushi-cho Uchimachi, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #trip #torii #shrinetour #shrinetemple

If you come to Toyooka, you should definitely go there!! The autumn leaves🍁 season is especially great, I recommend the ginkgo tree in front of Inari Shrine at the ruins of Izushi Castle☝️ You'll be overwhelmed by its size! The torii gate, the green⛩️, and the yellow of the ginkgo trees make for great photos🫶🏻 There are a few restaurants nearby where you can eat while walking around, and you can park your car nearby, so if you're in the area, please stop by🫶🏻 There were also cherry trees, so next time I'd like to go during the cherry blossom🌸 season~ 📍Address: Uchimachi, Izushi-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 668-0214 #0 yen trip

This time, I went to Izushi Castle Town in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. This area is very green, and the air is fresh because it is surrounded by nature. Izushi Castle Town has a traditional townscape and a nice atmosphere. I decided to take a walk around the ruins of Izushi Castle, and there were many torii gates lined up, as well as a river and a moat? The whole town was beautiful. Going through the torii gates and going all the way up, you will come to a hilltop where you can see the whole town. It may not be very clear in the photo, but it is a spectacular sight lol There was also a shrine, so I decided to pray before heading home. #0yentrip #HyogoPrefecture #ToyookaCity

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Hyogo Prefecture𓂃 𓈒𓏸Izushi Izushi Castle Ruins Izushi Castle Ruins, known as the castle where storks dance All the buildings were demolished in 1868, but now the corner tower, the castle climbing bridge, and the castle climbing gate have been built The Inari approach (Oshirozaka), which was developed in the Meiji period, and the castle climbing bridge, which was newly built in the Heisei period, blend naturally into the townscape A spot that goes perfectly with kimonos 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website Uchimachi, Izushi-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #Sakura2024 #Izushi #HyogoPrefecture #HyogoTrip #IzushiTourism