2025 Tamba-Sasayama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Facility name 📍 Tamba Sasayama Hyakkeikan Address 📍 58 Nikai-cho, Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture Business hours 📍 10:00-17:00 Closed 📍 Every Thursday \\Points // This souvenir shop is located on the first floor of the Sasayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building in the central area of ​​the Tamba Sasayama castle town. The name was changed in 2019 to the current "Tamba Sasayama Hyakkeikan." They have a wide selection of local specialties from the Tamba Sasayama area and Tamba ware. There is also a cafe, which is convenient for when you want to take a short break. There is no parking lot, so you will need to use a nearby municipal parking lot. #HyogoTourism#GirlsTrip #TambaSasayama #TambaSasayamaTourism #Tamba

Name: Tanba Sasayama Tourism Association Address: 97 Kitashinmachi, Sasayama, Hyogo There is a tourist consultation service for Tanba Sasayama, free pamphlets are distributed, and coin lockers are available for a fee. It is conveniently located in the middle of the castle town. There is also a gachapon machine for Tanba ware, so if you are interested, please stop by 😊 #tripmemory2022 #TanbaSasayama #Tanba #TanbaSasayamaTourism

Store name: Hanawarabi Address: 95-2 Kitashinmachi, Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo I went to Tanba Sasayama using the prefectural discount. This is a store that specializes in warabimochi. Warabimochi made with kinako (roasted soybean flour) from Tanba black beans is recommended as a souvenir. The smooth texture of the warabimochi drink was fresh. It was sweet and delicious😊 #PrefecturalDiscount #AutumnTravel #Gourmet #TanbaSasayama #Hanawarabi

I visited a cafe called 'Odagaki Mame-do' in Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture! 📍19 Tate-machi, Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture This cafe offers dishes and sweets made with the famous black beans of Tamba Sasayama! The cafe is set in a grand mansion where you can enjoy the view of the lush greenery and the dry landscape garden! While admiring such a beautiful scenery, I had the black bean soft serve! It was rich and very delicious! When I was leaving, the staff told me a lot about the garden and the mansion, which was very interesting! They also have seasonal parfaits and weekend-only tiramisu, so I definitely want to visit again!

I visited 'Cafe Shingetsu' located in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture! 📍 Kamitachikui, Imada-cho, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture This cafe was created by renovating a community center in an area lined with kilns in Imada-cho! The interior of the cafe has high ceilings, giving it a spacious and open feel! The decor is lovely, creating a very relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your coffee! The carefully brewed coffee and vegan chocolate cake were filled with dedication and were incredibly delicious! The greenery outside and the freshly planted rice fields added to the serene and happy cafe experience!

It's been a while since I had lunch at Hovel Kusayama🌿 I was so happy to finally get a seat on the terrace🪑💕 For lunch, I chose: Chestnut and Ricotta Cheese Pizza🌰 Charcoal-grilled Pork Spare Ribs with Sweet Potatoes🍠 Butternut Squash Soup🎃 The autumn-inspired menu filled both my stomach and my heart💖 ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ 📍1236 Kuwahara, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️ 11:00-17:00 (Last Order 15:00) 🏷️ Closed: Mon, Thu, Fri 🌿 Parking: Available ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏

In summer, the countryside is covered in green, but in winter, you can see a pure white landscape covered in snow❄️🫧 The baked goods and bread are delicious, so I recommend it! (Please note that photography is currently prohibited inside the store!) ---menu--- ✔︎Egg bread🍳 ✔︎Shiso cheese bran bread🥯🌿 ✔︎Lemon cake 🍋 ✔︎Tea honey muffin🍯 ✔︎Kinako au lait🥣✨ ✔︎Café au lait☕️ ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ 📍306-2 Kurigara, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️ 10:30-18:00 🏷️ closed : Mon-Wed 🌿 parking ◎ ﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ #Domestic travel journal

This temple was founded during the Nanboku-cho period, and with the support of the Ashikaga and Hosokawa clans, it is a historic temple that is one of the three great temples in Tanba, and is popular among those in the know as a spot to see the autumn leaves. In mid-November, the Autumn Leaves Festival is held. There is also free parking. You will have to go through a narrow road, but if you are driving by car, it is no problem. There are a few steps up to the temple grounds. There are clean restrooms, so you don't have to worry. It is compact, but the autumn leaves were a wonderful gradation. #0yentripNovember

Kawaramachi Tsumairi Merchants District has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, and even today, the historical scenery along the approximately 600m street is well preserved. Telephone poles and power lines are buried underground to preserve the scenery. The road is wide, and walking down the street gives you the feeling of a post town, allowing you to walk while reminiscing about the past. It is also popular with young people, with stylish general stores, cafes, and hotels that can be rented out as a whole. I went on a weekday, but there were few people on the roads, so I was able to stroll leisurely. #0 Yen Travel November

You can enjoy delicious egg rice made with fresh free-range eggs and Koshihikari rice from Tanba. The restaurant has counter seats, table seats, and tatami rooms, making it easy for solo diners to enter. You pay at the register first and are called by a number tag. Eggs are placed on the table seats and can be taken freely. Moreover, each person can use up to 4 eggs! The fried chicken and dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelette) are also exquisite and highly recommended! 【Egg Rice Restaurant Tamanosuke】 📍Location: 12 Yasuba, Imada-cho, Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️Business Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last Order 16:30) Closed: Tuesdays, 1st and 3rd Mondays

Near the Tamba Sasayama Castle, the sake brewery 'Hōmei' opened the 'Horoyoi Jokagura' as a tour facility in 2001. The building is also registered as a tangible cultural property of the country. The sake brewery, which has been in operation since the Edo period, has been renovated and refurbished. Visitors can freely tour the old tools and panels used in actual sake brewing, as well as the rice washing area, steaming area, and koji room. After the tour, you can also taste the sake, and if you find something you like, you can purchase it. They handle many local sakes from Tamba Sasayama, making it a spot that both sake lovers and non-drinkers can enjoy.

Sasayama Castle was built in 1609 in Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, a key transportation hub. Instead of a Tenshu, the large study hall (Daishoin), constructed around the same time as the castle, served as the political center. This large wooden structure was a room only accessible to the feudal lord. Although it was destroyed by fire in January 1944, it was reconstructed in 2000. The autumn leaves are beautiful, and many tourists visit in spring for the cherry blossoms. It is a place that can be enjoyed in different seasons. Admission fee: 400 yen. Closed on Mondays.

You can meet dinosaurs that move and make sounds! / Tamba Namiki-michi Central Park Tamba Namiki-michi Central Park is a place where dinosaur fossils have been found, and there are dinosaur-themed playground equipment and the "Ancient Creatures Museum." The "Exciting Dinosaur Plaza" is especially popular 🦕🦖 There are 5-meter-long Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, and their eyes and tails move and you can hear their roars, so they're super realistic. It's about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot, and there are some impressive dinosaurs waiting for you. 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍 #Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Namikimichi Central Park 90 Nishikosa, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Tamba Sasayama #Hyogo Tourism #Tamba Sasayama Tourism #Hyogo Trip #Tamba Sasayama Drive #Tamba Sasayama Tourism #Domestic travel record

There are also "upside-down maples" reflected in the pond, so you can take some great autumn photos. / Toukouji Temple ＼ I went there a little early, but Toukouji Temple in Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture Autumn is so beautiful! 🍂🍁🐿️ When you pass through the temple gate, you will see a collaboration of bright red and yellow autumn leaves and ginkgo trees! The leaves spread out all over the place like autumn art🎨 🍁 Toukouji Temple is a super old temple built in 1374, but it is still very popular with tourists❣️ There are more than 50 maples and three sturdy ginkgo trees in the temple grounds, and in autumn the leaves turn a beautiful color. This year's autumn leaves started to change in early November, and the ginkgo leaves fell quickly, creating a yellow carpet of color on the ground. 💛 The "upside-down maple leaves" reflected in the pond are also very picturesque and amazing! The area in front of the Inari Shrine is a particularly popular photo spot. If you want to take some beautiful autumn photos, this might be a must-see spot🤭 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍 #Doukouji Temple 301 Higashihonjo, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Tanba Sasayama #Hyogo Tourism #Tanba Sasayama Tourism #Hyogo Trip #Tanba Sasayama Drive #Tanba Sasayama Tourism #Domestic Travel Record

The boar udon noodles had a very fragrant homemade miso, and the boar meat had no odor at all, so it was very delicious✨ The restaurant was clean, and the staff were very kind and nice. The price was also reasonable. I went outside of lunch time, so it was empty, but I heard that there may be a line at lunchtime💦 [Name] Kira Cuisine Ote Shincho [Address] 71 Nikai-cho, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 669-2331 [Business hours] 11:00-17:00 #FuriTabi #HyogoTrip #TanbaSasayamaGourmet #DomesticTrip

The atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period remains⁡⁡ There are many things to see around Sasayama Castle😍⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ This time⁡⁡ I will introduce 8 "tourist spots" and "souvenir shops (other than food and drink)"⁡ around Sasayama Castle👍️⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ①Ochiyama Makekirai Inari⁡⁡ Address: 92 Kawaramachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ TEL: 079-552-0655⁡⁡ The vermilion torii gates continue like a tunnel⁡ The long stone steps of this Inari shrine stand out. ⁡⁡ The original fox strap is only 50 yen! ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ② Kawaramachi Tsumairi Merchants⁡⁡ Address: Kawaramachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ The street designated as a nationally important traditional buildings preservation district is about 600m long. ⁡⁡ The scenery, which has not changed since the Edo period, is charming and lovely. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ③ Hakutoya⁡⁡ Address: 121-1 Kawaramachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ TEL: 079-552-7522⁡⁡ Business hours: 11:00-18:00⁡⁡ Closed: Thursdays⁡⁡ A lot of tableware and household items from Japan and abroad are sold,⁡ and the cuteness of the store is irresistible! ⁡⁡ There are many different designs of Tamba ware,⁡ and you will want to buy them all. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ④ Sasayama Castle Daishoin⁡⁡ Address: 2-3 Kitashinmachi, Tamba Sasayama City⁡⁡ TEL: 079-552-4500⁡⁡ Business hours: 10:00-15:00⁡⁡ Closed: Mondays (Tuesdays if Mondays are public holidays), 12/25-1/1⁡⁡ Sasayama Castle was built in 1609 during the Edo period⁡ by the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu. ⁡⁡ It burned down in 1944⁡ but was restored in 2000 and remains today. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⑤Aoyama Shrine⁡⁡ 1-1 Kitashinmachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ A shrine located within the grounds of Sasayama Castle, it is quiet and solemn. ⁡ If you walk up the stairs while looking past the shrine, you can reach the remains of the castle tower of Sasayama Castle. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⑥Ameya⁡⁡ 116-1 Kawaramachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ A shop that specializes in Tanba-yaki pottery⁡ A shop that is often featured on TV. ⁡⁡ They have a wide variety of products and are reasonably priced,⁡ so you're sure to find something you like. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ 　⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⑦Ochiyama Observatory⁡⁡ 474 Kawaramachi, Tanba Sasayama City⁡⁡ This is an observation spot where you can see the cityscape of Tanba Sasayama,⁡ and the mountain side. ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⑧Megurin⁡⁡ This is a circular bus that runs only on weekends and holidays, and it's free to ride! ⁡ ⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ That's all for the 8 choices🎵⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ Please go and check it out✨⁡ #domestictrip #hyogoprefecture #hyogotourism #oldtown #sasayama

#Osaka Attractions Sonpoji Temple is a historic and Zen temple that attracts many tourists and believers with its beautiful gardens and solemn architecture. Built in ancient times, this temple has profound cultural heritage and religious significance and is an important spiritual site in the area. As you enter Zunbao Temple, you will see the magnificent mountain gate, which is majestic and exquisitely carved. The temple's gardens are cleverly designed, with pleasant scenery in all four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, red leaves in autumn, and white snow in winter, each with its own merits. The stone lanterns, flowing water and carefully trimmed pine trees in the garden all showcase the unique beauty of Japanese gardens. The main hall of the temple is solemn and dignified, enshrining Buddha statues and various religious relics, giving people a sense of tranquility and sacredness. Believers come here to worship and pray, seeking inner peace and tranquility. The temple also frequently holds various Buddhist activities and meditation courses, attracting many meditation enthusiasts from all over the world.

Heimart Sanaka, an auto campsite in Tanba Sasayama. This campsite has a nicely maintained lawn, a large site, and you can drive your car in, so even beginners can feel safe here! It's a free site, so you can set up your tent wherever you like, but there are a total of six evenly spaced washing areas, so no matter where you choose, it's convenient to be close to a washing area! Location: Heimart Sanaka Auto Campsite Address: 459-3 Kosaka, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 15 minutes from the Tannan Sasayamaguchi IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway #Kinki Tourism #Tanba Sasayama #Outdoors #Hyogo #Camping #Auto Camping

An excellent bistro located deep in the mountains of Tanba Sasayama. The Margherita pizza had a thick crust that was satisfying to eat and had the taste of being baked in an oven, making it very delicious. The potato sauce was not just mayonnaise, but a taste I'd never tried before, so it's a must-order dish. The rare cheesecake melts in your mouth and has a new texture! You'll need a car to get here, but all the dishes are excellent, so I highly recommend it!!! Buffalo mozzarella margherita ¥1,870 French fries ¥660 Rare cheese ¥550 Store: HOVEL kusayama Address: 1236 Kuwabara, Tanba Sasayama Access: 10 minutes by car from "Kurigara Dam" Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00~15:00 Reservations: Available (9:00~20:00, phone reservations only) Parking: Available #Gourmet #Mountain gourmet #Tanba Sasayama #Hidden restaurant #Bistro #Hyogo gourmet

This is Mariko (@mariko000001) on a weekend trip☺️ 🏷️Hyogo trip summary #mariko_hyogo This year, I missed the cherry blossoms in full bloom, so I went on a cherry blossom trip looking for somewhere to see them in bloom🌸 On the way, more than half of the cherry blossoms had already fallen, so I was scared to go to Tanba Sasayama☺️🌸 But they were still beautifully standing!! Moreover, it seemed like a hidden gem, and there were not many people, so I was surprised to see such a beautiful row of cherry trees. I'm from the countryside, so I don't like crowded places, so I was able to take my time taking photos and walking around, and I was very satisfied with the cherry blossom tunnel🌸💓🌸💓🌸💓 However, the downside is the number of bugs that are unique to the countryside🤭🐝 When I got home, a ladybug was desperately trying to hold on to my tulle skirt🐞💕 I had to move quite a bit, but I was able to let it go safely near my house🤲 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 📍#Ariyoshi's Sakura Tunnel A spot where the pink tunnel continues for 500m! You can also drive through it. It seems to be a popular cycling course as well. 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 This is Mariko, a weekend traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and make a post about them. We basically travel in our own car, and we're a crazy couple who don't mind driving for about 7 hours. Of course, I want to shine a spotlight on famous places, but also on lesser known places 💡 If you're happy to support me 🧡, I'd be happy if you followed me 🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so I'm waiting for you ✨ I'll do my best every day to help you on your travels, even if just a little 🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Tambasasayama #Tambasasayamatourism #Tambasasayamacity #famouscherryblossomspots #cherryblossomspots #amazingcherryblossoms #cherryblossomseason #sakura2024

A place where you can try out all sorts of things! I tried painting, and it was great to be able to take home some memories. 📍 Tou no Sato Address: 3 Kamitachikui, Imada-cho, Tanba-Sasayama-shi, Hyogo ☎︎:079-597-2034 Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 Closed: Every Tuesday (open on public holidays) Admission fee: 200 yen, 50 yen for elementary and junior high school students Painting experience: Plate 880 yen, teacup 770 yen *Additional shipping fee required for shipping the finished work ⁡ 🍵There are other experiences too! ✔︎There was also a clay craft experience! ✔︎They accept reservations without a reservation unless there are a large group! ⁡ ⁡ #HyogoTourism #Tanba #TanbaSasayama

Facility name: Handmade Soba Kuge Address: 227 Kusanoue, Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo Business hours: 11:30-14:30 (closes when sold out) Closed: Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (open on public holidays) Recommended points: There are many delicious soba restaurants in Tanba Sasayama, but this "Handmade Soba Kuge" is one of the most famous. It is not easy to access, so we recommend going by car. However, please be careful when driving as you will have to go through narrow roads on the way. I had a large meal of 100% buckwheat flour made from homemade flour and seasonal tempura. It was very delicious. It is about a 20-minute drive from Tanba Sasayama Castle, so why not combine it with sightseeing in Tanba Sasayama? #Soba restaurant #Girls' night out #Japan #Tanba Sasayama #Tanba Sasayama sightseeing #Hyogo sightseeing

A ramen shop near the Tanba Sasayamaguchi Interchange 🍜 Their niboshi ramen seems to be popular, so I ordered soy sauce and salt ✨️ ⁡ The flat, smooth noodles, which seem to be made with whole wheat flour, and the light, salty soup, accented with white scallions, were delicious. ⁡ The pork slices in the ramen were chewy and tender, and the savory roasted pork rice bowl and rice soaked in sauce were both delicious 🤤 ⁡ The light, gentle taste of the niboshi meant I could drink the ramen to the very last drop without feeling guilty. ⁡ ⁡ 📍Menya Kontetsu 337-1 Amikake, Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo 1st floor of the apartment building Belle Etoile 11:30-14:30/18:00-20:30 Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays ⁡ #Tanba Sasayama #Tanba Sasayama Tourism #Tanba #Sasayama City #Unitopia Sasayama #Hyogo Tourism #Hyogo Trip #Hyogo Gourmet

Store name: Tanba Sasayama Hyakkeikan Address: 58 Nikaimachi, Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo Access: 15 minutes by bus from Sasayamaguchi Station (get off at Nikaimachi) Sells Tanba Sasayama specialties and pottery. If you're looking to buy souvenirs, this is the place to go. This time I bought some rice crackers. Each piece was large, filling, and delicious. #autumntrip #gourmet #deliciousfood #prefecturaldiscount

Location: Sasayama Castle Ruins Address: 2-3 Kitashinmachi, Tanba Sasayama City Access: 20 minutes by bus from Sasayamaguchi Station (get off at Nikaimachi) This castle has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Greatest Castles. As it is an abandoned site, there are explanations written in various places about how it was built, so you can enjoy reading them. When you go to the castle tower base, you can see the whole town, so the view is great and you can feel nature. #autumntrip #greatview #freeservice #forestbathing