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

Enshinji Temple is famous for its exquisite Japanese gardens and peaceful atmosphere. I strolled in the garden, feeling the fusion of nature and humanity. The carefully designed pools and elegant trees appear like a harmonious painting before your eyes. 🌸✨ The tranquility and peace in the garden make me feel peaceful in my heart. I appreciate the beauty of flowers blooming and listen to the birds singing, as if I have become one with nature. This is a wonderful moment to be in harmony with nature. 🌺🍃 Enshinji Temple is a lively and peaceful Japanese garden tour. The garden here is full of beauty and tranquility. If you also long for a journey in harmony with nature, why not find a suitable time to take a spiritual and peaceful journey to Enshinji Temple! 🏯🌸🍃 #Japanese and Korean urban attractions

Peony hotpot that I always visit every year [Iwaya] in Tanba Sasayama It's in the mountains and you need a car to access it, but I go there every year during the season 🐗🐗 It's about a 20-minute taxi ride from the nearest station. There are many cars with license plates from other prefectures, and many people come from far away Reservations are required during the season. Peony hotpot eaten at the hearth The atmosphere is great and it increases your appetite 🤤 It doesn't have any odor and the more you simmer it the softer it becomes, and although the miso is strong, you can eat it all up until the end! The vegetables in the hotpot are delicious, and the rice is also delicious. There is a different menu in the summer season, so you can enjoy it all year round! #Tanba Sasayama #Sasayama #Iwaya #Peony hotpot #Wild boar hotpot

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

\\Tourist Spots// Sasayama Castle, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Great Castles, was built in 1609 by the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu. There is no longer a castle tower, and the Daishoin has been restored as the remains of Sasayama Castle. In the Daishoin, you can enjoy the experience of wearing handmade armor. Facility Name📍 Sasayama Castle Daishoin Address📍 2-3 Kitashinmachi, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture Access📍 JR: From "Sasayamaguchi Station" on the Fukuchiyama Line, take the Shinki Green Bus bound for Sasayama Office and get off at the "Nikaimachi" bus stop. 5 minutes walk #Historic Sites #Girls' Trip #Couple Trip #Tanba Sasayama #Japan's 100 Great Castles #Domestic Travel

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

Facility: Unitopia Sasayama Address: 231-1 Yashiro, Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo Access: Free shuttle service available from JR Sasayamaguchi Station I used the prefectural resident discount to go there. It is a facility that can be used for a variety of purposes in nature, such as accommodation, corporate training, school events, athletics, tennis, swimming pools, and BBQs. I took a walk along the lakeside while doing some simple athletics😊 #ForestBathing #PrefecturalDiscount #AmazingView #UnitopiaSasayama #FreeService

Kannonji Temple in Fukuchiyama, Tango, is the first temple of the Kansai Flower Temples and is decorated with flowers of all seasons. Also known as Hana Kannonji Hydrangea Temple, it is said to have 10,000 hydrangeas of 100 varieties planted there. It is so beautiful that it will cleanse your soul. 15 minutes walk from Ishihara Station on the JR Sanin Main Line Or take a bus from JR Fukuchiyama Station or Ayabe Station for 15 minutes and get off at the "Kannonji bus stop" and walk for 10 minutes Information as of May 2022. #Breathtaking views #Historical historic sites #Shrine tours #Shrines and temples #Hyogo #Tanba #Hydrangea #gw2022jp

Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture. In a castle town-like landscape, there is a historic sake brewery called Homei. Not only can you try freshly brewed sake, but the brewery is also a memorial hall with exhibits like a museum 🤔 #museum

A retro countryside town just 1.5 hours from Kobe Tamba Sasayama, a beautifully preserved castle town, offers a nostalgic atmosphere and is perfect for strolling around. ♥ [Attractions] Sasayama Castle Daishoin, Aoyama Historical Village, Tamba Sasayama City Historical Art Museum, Anma Family Samurai Residence Museum Even if you don’t enter the facilities, just admiring the buildings is worthwhile. Instead of taking a taxi, explore on foot to discover charming old-style cafes. ♥ At these cafes, you can enjoy parfaits made with local specialties like black soybeans and chestnut tea 🌰, perfect for refreshing yourself. For accommodations, consider staying at a renovated traditional Japanese house.

【Tamago Kake Gohan Koizumi】@Tanba Sasayama A tamago kake gohan specialty restaurant that opens only on weekends and holidays from 7 AM 🥚𓈒𓂂 Surrounded by the natural beauty of Tanba Sasayama, enjoying breakfast in the crisp, clean air was simply blissful...🌿🫧 ✔ Tamago Kake Gohan: 1,000 yen (Includes 5 eggs + up to 3 refills of rice) Using a special egg cutter, the eggs are beautifully prepared 🥚✨. Freshly harvested eggs paired with Tanba Sasayama-grown Koshihikari rice—it's so delicious that I couldn't resist getting refills 🫶. You can even choose your bowl, and there are so many beautiful options that it's hard to decide 🥹. With kind staff, tranquil scenery, and a heartwarming morning experience, thank you for such a relaxing time𓂃𓈒𓏸. — 📍Tamago Kake Gohan Koizumi 【Business Hours】Weekends and holidays: 7:00 AM–1:00 PM ※ Closes once sold out

If you're traveling to Tamba Sasayama, don't miss out on "KUWA MONPE" 🍕 This pizza, said to have a shelf life of just 5 minutes, is baked in a stone oven, giving it a chewy texture and an exceptional taste! It has been selected as one of Tabelog's "Top 100 Pizzas" in 2019, 2023, and 2025! 🌿 Features of the Restaurant • Surrounded by Nature: Located by a large pond, you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere that you can't experience in the city 🌳 • Pet-Friendly: Pets are welcome at the terrace seating, accommodating everything from small dogs to large dogs, cats, and small animals 🐶 • Award-Winning: Recognized for its excellence, it has been selected as one of Tabelog's "Top 100 Pizzas" in 2019, 2023, and 2025 ✨ Reservations are generally not accepted, so it's recommended to visit early! ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Kuwa Monpe Address: 586-7 Sojinaka, Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture Access: About 20 minutes by car from "Tannan Sasayamaguchi IC" on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Parking: Available (3 spaces in front of the restaurant + about 20 spaces by the pond, free) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧

[Egg on rice Koizumi] After a morning of activity at the Takeda Castle ruins, I went to this restaurant for breakfast I had the egg on rice set meal✔️ You can have 5 eggs and 3 bowls of rice for free! They also had a special egg cracker, so I had fun cracking the eggs🥚 There was a wide variety of soy sauces and other seasonings on the table, so you could change the flavor and be very satisfied until the end◎ There was a chestnut mountain in front of the restaurant, and since I visited in the fall, I had the opportunity to pick chestnuts with the owner🌰 [Address] 1266, Wanotsubo, Hongo, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 669-2702 [Business hours] 7:00-13:00 #0 yen trip

A famous cherry blossom spot in Tamba Sasayama 🌸 Known as the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel," this location is a popular hanami (flower viewing) spot among both locals and tourists! Cherry trees line the riverbank, creating a pink tunnel-like experience as you drive through 🥰 Additionally, rapeseed flowers bloom at the base of the cherry trees, blending the pink of the blossoms with the yellow of the rapeseed flowers to create a stunning view! 🌼 When I visited around April 10th, the blossoms were in full bloom, which seems to be slightly later compared to Kobe or Osaka 🧐 Be sure to visit Tamba Sasayama in spring! 📍723 Nishiokaya, Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture

✨ Highlight ✨ Tamba-Sasayama, located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is a charming historical city known for its rich samurai heritage, traditional pottery, and scenic countryside. They have beautiful photo spots like in GHIBLI ANIME. 📍 How to Go 📍 ⭐ Take JR Railways and get off at Sasayamaguchi Stasion and Take Bus to Kasugajinjamae bus stop 🫛 Speciality Food 🫛 Tamba-Sasayama is famous for its high-quality black soybeans, used in Japanese cuisine and sweets. The annual "Kuro Mame Festival" celebrates this local specialty. 🏔️ Hiking Trail 🏔️ Mount Mitake is a popular hiking destination offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves change color. Enjoy Your Trip In Japan #solotravel #ghibli #japan #castle #oldtown #trip #hyogo

This morning we drove from Fairfield Inn Kyoto Tamba to Sasayama Castle. This time we mainly came to see the Daishoin (why is Daishoin more attractive to me than Sasayama Castle? XD). This is a national historic site. Unfortunately, Daishoin was ravaged by a fire in 1944 and was rebuilt in 2000. It was also selected as one of the 100 famous castles in Japan in 2006. It was also because of this 100 famous castles that we started to drive to collect stamps wherever we go in the next few days. XD Sasayama Castle is a sturdy castle built by Todo Takatora and is the landmark of Tamba Sasayama. If you are interested in Japanese samurai armor, you can pay to experience it (Samurai Armor Experience in Sasayama Castle) The most noteworthy room in the Great Academy is the "Upper Section Room". It is the highest-level room in the Great Academy. It has a 6.9-meter-long alcove. On the right side is a bookshelf and decorative shelf formed by staggered wooden boards of different heights. "Sasayama Castle" had a castle tower when it was first built, but it was never completed. When the castle was built (1609), the Edo Shogunate used the reason that the castle was too strong. Order to stop the construction of the castle tower Address: 2-3 Kitashinmachi, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo 669-2332 Japan Business hours: 09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays) Tel: +81795524500 ＊Ticket fee Adult: 400 ¥ (JPY) High school and university students: 200 ¥ (JPY) Elementary school and junior high school students: 100 JPY #Good Places for Families#Global Travel

The "Aoyama Historical Village" is centered on a building called "Katsura Garden Society", which is the villa of the Aoyama family, the lord of the Shinoyama domain. It consists of three warehouses and a long mountain gate. Here you can experience the politics, culture, and life of the Edo period. Address: 48 Kitashinmachi, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo 669-2332 Japan Business hours: 09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays) Tel: +81795520056 ＊Ticket fee Adult: 300 ¥ (JPY) High school and university students: 200 ¥ (JPY) Elementary school and junior high school students: 100 JPY #Good Places for Families#Global Travel

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!

I went to a cafe called "Touya cafe" in Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture! 📍Kyuba, Imada-cho, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture It was a wonderful shop surrounded by nature! I ate a delicious parfait and was soothed by nature! This time I used the cafe, but the lunch plate that changes every month also looked very delicious! There were a lot of cute goats outside the shop, and when I was looking at the baby goats, I was surprised to see the mother goat peeking in from the window above! She stuck her head out the window to see me off until I left! #FuritabiWinter

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

Climbing the long stone steps lined with red torii gates like a tunnel to the top of the hill, you will come across from Ojiyama Inari Shrine and find "Makekiri Inari" enshrined on the sumo ring. As its name suggests, "Makekiri Inari" means "hate to make," so the shrine is widely worshipped as a god of good fortune, protection from disaster, prosperity in business, victory, and success in exams. There are stone steps, but they are low and there are wooden walking sticks available for your convenience. It is located on a hill overlooking Sasayama. The shrine office is unmanned, but you can buy amulets there. The shrine is also famous for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. It is about a 10-minute drive from Sasayama city. #0yentripNovember

This is a shop where you can feel the attention to detail with a wood stove, grand piano, antique clock, antique furniture, and more. There are also sofa seats where you can sit comfortably, and it feels more like a relaxing home than a cafe. I ordered coffee and cheesecake, and the coffee was easy to drink with no unpleasant taste, and the cheesecake was very rich and delicious. I recommend the atmosphere and the taste. [Ogura Cafe] 📍Address: 177 Tatsumi, Imada-cho, Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 12:00-17:00 (last order 16:00) Closed: Thursdays #0 yen trip 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.