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Ryokan & Restaurants
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| Guided Tours Available by volunteers in Hyogo
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Tatsuno is called Sho-Kyoto (Little Kyoto) of
Harima, a town where you can still find traditional scenes reminiscent of ancient
Kyoto. This old castle town earned its name because of the old samurai residences,
remains of castle walls and so on that one can find there. In April, during the
cherry blossom festival, you can see Musha Gyoretsu, a procession of people dressed
in samurai costume. Blessed by nature, the scenic beauty in each season here is
wonderful. |
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From Kobe to Tatsuno
Sannomiya Station – about 1 hour and 105 minutes by JR –
Hontatsuno Station |
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Hontatsuno Station(You can
rent a bicycle near Hontatsuno Station)
 25 minutes
on foot |
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BUNGAKU no KOMICHI, TETSUGAKU no KOMICHI
(path of literature, path of philosophy) |
| TEL:0791-64-3156 (Tatsuno Kanko-Kyokai, Information
center) |
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There are two paths called Bugaku-no-Komichi,
path of literature, and Tetsugaku-no-Komichi, path of philosophy, where many monuments
can be found. These places are very beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots. |
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| SHUENTEI, Tea Ceremony House |
| TEL:0791-64-3156 (Tatsuno Kanko-Kyokai,
Information center) |
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The view from Shuentei is very beautiful
and you can see Awaji Island and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The teahouse,
built in a pond, appears to be floating on water. You can participate in a tea
ceremony held every Saturday and Sunday. |
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| OLD SAMURAI RESIDENSES |
TEL:0791-63-9111 |
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A row of white walls of the
samurai residences, with windows that you can peer through. There is a quiet atmosphere
of an old castle town.
Open: 10:00-16:00, Monday through Friday
Admission : Free |
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| TATSUNO CASTLE |
TEL:0791-63-4152 |
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Tatsuno Castle was built on Keiro
mountain in the 15th century, and then rebuilt at the foot of the mountain in
the 17th century. It looks more like a luxury residence than a castle. As ancient
street also remains, and the town has a lot of atmosphere.
Open: 9:00-17:00
Closed on Mondays.
If national holidays fall on Monday, the following day is closed.
Admission: Free |
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| TATSUNO CITY MUSEUM OF HISTORY |
TEL:0791-63-0907 |
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Tatsuno has prospered as a town important
for transport. A lot of antiquities are stored here and some cultural sourcebooks
can be viewed by the public.
Open: 9:00-17:00
Closed on Monday and the day after national holidays
Admission: ¥200 |
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| USUKUCHI TATSUNO SHOYU SHIRYOKAN, Soy Sauce
Museum |
| TEL:0791-63-4573 |
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The people of Tatsuno have been brewing
soy sauce since 1587. Now soy sauce is made in a modern plant, but it used to
be made using manpower alone. Old soybean brewing implements and books and information
pertaining to the history of soybean brewing can be found here.
Open: 9:00-16:00
Closed on Monday
Admission:¥100 |
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15
minutes on foot
Hontatsuno Station |
| ***Other places to visit*** |
| IBO-NO-ITO SOMEN-NO-SATO MUSEUM |
TEL:0791-65-9000 |
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Somen is a
very thin white noodle made from wheat flour and is the specialty of this district.
This museum has displays on the history, culture and making process of somen.
Here, you can see a demonstration of the hanging process involved in somen making.
There is also a restaurant where you can try somen.
Open: 9:00-17:00
Closed on Monday
Admission: ¥300
Access: Hontatsuno Station ˜ 4 minutes by JR Kishin line ˜ Higashi-hashizaki
˜ 15 minutes on foot ˜
IBO-NO-ITO SOMEN-NO-SATO MUSEUM |
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Hyogo
Tourism Association
Hyogo Prefectural Government Bldg. No.1,5-10-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Postal Code:650-8567
Tel:078-361-7661 Fax:078-361-7662
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