Izushi Travel

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Izushi Castle: The Best Spot for a Scenic View of Izushi

August 9, 2024 / Hyōgo Prefecture, Kansai Region, Top 100 Japanese Castles

If you have two days to spend in Kinosaki Onsen, allocate half a day to visit Izushi. The small township is a hidden gem close to the popular hot spring town. After enjoying the town’s famous local specialty, Izushi Soba, hike up to the top of Izushi Castle Ruins (出石城跡) for a panoramic view of […]

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The Best Place to Enjoy Izushi Soba: Soba Honjin Tsuruya

August 9, 2024 / Hyōgo Prefecture, Kansai Region

When speaking of Izushi, the town is probably most famous for its Izushi Soba (出石そば). With around 40 soba restaurants in the small town, there is no doubt that soba noodles are one of the town’s biggest selling points. Unlike elsewhere in Japan, where you are served with one bowl or plate of noodles, in

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