Asago City, right next to Kyoto Prefecture, and below Toyooka City where the famous Kinosaki Onsen is, has become extremely popular. Many people flock to Asago for the amazing view of Takeda Castle that floats in the sky. But if the Takeda Castle Ruins are the only place that you visit, then you are missing […]
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Because the number of bus services to Ikuno Silver Mine are limited, you can explore the township around Ikanochō Kuchiganaya (生野町口銀谷), close to JR Ikuno Station (生野駅).You will find traces of prosperity due to the mining industry in this town!
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Besides the Ikuno Silver Mine, another mining-related attrition in Asago City is the Mikobata Concentrator Ruins (神子畑選鉱場跡), located in the mountains west of the Ikuno Silver Mine. Because the concentrator on the site operated 24/7 between 1919 to 1987, the site that is reminiscent of a fortress was nicknamed “Nightless Castle”!
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The Ikuno Silver Mine (生野銀山) in the south of Asago City is one of the best mines in Japan that was mined for more than 400 years. The mine that was closed in 1972 after it suffered from the deterioration of ore quality is now maintained as one of the city’s major attractions for people
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Japan really is a great island country for its fantastic scenery. One of them is the Takeda Castle Ruins (竹田城), located up in Mt. Kojōzan (古城山) in Hyōgo Prefecture (兵庫県). Castle ruins may not sound too exciting or appealing to some people, but the location and its rich history got it ranked as one of
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