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Tamba-Sasayama
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Tamba-Sasayama
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Tamba-Sasayama
Tamba-Sasayama has a history of prospering as a transportation hub since ancient times, and its townscapes and culture reflect the strong influence of Kyoto, making it a charming city. One of the most famous spots is the ruins of Takeda Castle, located at an altitude of about 350m on Mt. Kojo. If the conditions are right, a fantastic sea of clouds can be seen from the castle tower, which is an impressive sight. In addition, Tamba chestnuts, Tamba black beans, and matsutake mushrooms are local specialties of Tamba-Sasayama, and delicious gourmet dishes made with these ingredients are also available.
Tamba-Sasayama
5 Highlights
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Takeda Castle Ruins
A rare mountain castle ruins in Japan, also known as the "Castle in the Sky"
This is a rare mountain castle ruins in Japan, designated as a national historic site. It is also known as the "Castle in the Sky", and the highlight is undoubtedly the sight of Takeda Castle enveloped in morning fog! You will be moved by the fantastic scenery that can only be seen under certain conditions.
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Takeda Castle Ruins
A rare mountain castle ruins in Japan, also known as the "Castle in the Sky"
This is a rare mountain castle ruins in Japan, designated as a national historic site. It is also known as the "Castle in the Sky", and the highlight is undoubtedly the sight of Takeda Castle enveloped in morning fog! You will be moved by the fantastic scenery that can only be seen under certain conditions.
02
Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shoukagun
An area with a historical townscape lined with merchant houses
This area is lined with merchant houses that have been designated as an Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government. The townscape of Tsumairi's merchant houses makes you feel like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. There are also restaurants and miscellaneous goods stores, so you can enjoy exploring the shops.
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Kawaramachi Tsumairi Shoukagun
An area with a historical townscape lined with merchant houses
This area is lined with merchant houses that have been designated as an Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government. The townscape of Tsumairi's merchant houses makes you feel like you have slipped back in time to the Edo period. There are also restaurants and miscellaneous goods stores, so you can enjoy exploring the shops.
03
Shinoyama Castle Oshoin
A large wooden building built at the same time as Shinoyama Castle
This is a large Oshoin building that was built at the same time as Shinoyama Castle. It was destroyed by fire, but was restored due to the wishes of the citizens. Inside the Oshoin, there are exhibition rooms and theater rooms, and materials are available, so you can learn more about Shinoyama Castle.
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Shinoyama Castle Oshoin
A large wooden building built at the same time as Shinoyama Castle
This is a large Oshoin building that was built at the same time as Shinoyama Castle. It was destroyed by fire, but was restored due to the wishes of the citizens. Inside the Oshoin, there are exhibition rooms and theater rooms, and materials are available, so you can learn more about Shinoyama Castle.
04
Kasuga Shrine
An important cultural property that was separated from Nara's Kasuga Grand Shrine
This shrine was separated from Nara's Kasuga Grand Shrine and designated as an important cultural property by the government. It is also attracting attention as a power spot. Twice a year, a Noh stage is set up, so please enjoy traditional Japanese dance as well.
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Kasuga Shrine
An important cultural property that was separated from Nara's Kasuga Grand Shrine
This shrine was separated from Nara's Kasuga Grand Shrine and designated as an important cultural property by the government. It is also attracting attention as a power spot. Twice a year, a Noh stage is set up, so please enjoy traditional Japanese dance as well.
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Buke-yashiki Anma Family Historical Museum
A museum designated by the city, renovated from a samurai residence
This is a museum designated by the city that was renovated from a residence of lower-ranked samurai. The building retains the atmosphere of the time, and inside, old documents, furniture, and tableware are on display. You can experience the buildings and lifestyle of the samurai firsthand.
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Buke-yashiki Anma Family Historical Museum
A museum designated by the city, renovated from a samurai residence
This is a museum designated by the city that was renovated from a residence of lower-ranked samurai. The building retains the atmosphere of the time, and inside, old documents, furniture, and tableware are on display. You can experience the buildings and lifestyle of the samurai firsthand.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Sasayama Marugoto Donburi
Sasayama gourmet using carefully selected ingredients from Sasayama.
Sasayama Marugoto Donburi is a local gourmet dish in Sasayama where you can taste carefully selected ingredients from Sasayama. "Koshihikari rice from Sasayama", "specialty meat from Sasayama", and "yam or seasonal local vegetables from Sasayama" are the three ingredients used to make Sasayama Marugoto Donburi. Please try different variations of Sasayama Marugoto Donburi depending on the shop you visit!
Botan Nabe
A hot pot dish from Tamba Sasayama made with wild boar meat and seasonal vegetables.
This hot pot dish is made by boiling wild boar meat and vegetables in a dashi broth based on a mixture of white and red miso. It is a local dish of Tamba Sasayama, and it is said to have originated from the practice of soldiers eating wild boar meat caught in the area in miso soup. Not only is it delicious, but the dish is also visually appealing, as the wild boar meat is arranged to resemble peony petals.
Brand Ingredient Rice
Rice using local brand ingredients.
Why not enjoy dishes made with brand ingredients harvested in Tamba Sasayama? Tamba Sasayama is famous as a treasure trove of ingredients, with a large temperature difference and pure water flowing through the area. Try dishes made with ingredients such as wild boar meat, deer meat, buckwheat, and mountain yams, all harvested in a land with a well-balanced natural environment.
Tranquil Countryside French & Italian
Enjoy French & Italian cuisine while taking in the rural scenery
In the peaceful countryside of Tanba-Sasayama, you can enjoy French and Italian cuisine. The dishes are made with locally-sourced ingredients from Sasayama and great care is taken in selecting the materials. Why not indulge in a little luxury with authentic French or Italian cuisine while taking in the expansive green landscape?
Mountain Yam
A sticky and nutritious food from Tamba Sasayama.
It is a round-shaped yam, a specialty product of Tamba Sasayama. Unlike nagaimo (long yam), it has an overwhelmingly strong stickiness when grated and is a highly nutritious food. It is recommended to fry or bake the grated yam in oil and eat it!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥9,328
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥34,390
Best Season
8~12 Month
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