Tatsuno City

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"Tatsuno City," located in southwestern Hyogo, is a city where castle town flavor, traditional industries, and beautiful nature harmonize. The Tatsuno district in the center is called the "Little Kyoto of Harima," attractive for its old streetscapes drifting with the scent of soy sauce. On the other hand, the Mitsu-cho area on the sea side features Murotsu, a port town with 1,300 years of history, where you can enjoy superb views of the calm Seto Inland Sea. Furthermore, in spring, the World Plum Park, said to have "ten thousand trees at a glance," colors beautifully. With a 400-year history of soy sauce brewing, the sentiment of the children's song "Aka Tombo," and fresh seafood, it is a highly satisfying tourist city where you can experience multi-layered Japanese culture and history all at once.

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[Japan Travel Guide] “Taishi＆Tatsuno area” （兵庫県たつの市、太子町）

[Japan Travel Guide] “Taishi＆Tatsuno area” （兵庫県たつの市、太子町）

Nishiharima Tourism

Tatsuno City

Address
374-3 Tatsuno-cho Daido, Tatsuno-shi, Hyogo
Website
https://tatsuno-tourism.jp/
Operator
Tatsuno City Tourism Association

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  • Kawa-no-Mori (Leather Forest)
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Kawa-no-Mori (Leather Forest)
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Kawa-no-Mori (Leather Forest)

Located in the leading leather production area centered on Himeji and Tatsuno cities, this is a facility where you can experience leather culture. Here, you can directly handle and purchase high-quality "Himeji Leather" and "Tatsuno Leather" products made with advanced tanning techniques passed down in this land since ancient times. Also, a major attraction is that workshops to actually make small leather goods are held, allowing you to experience craftsmen's handiwork. You can deeply learn about the "commitment" in Japanese manufacturing, such as the texture and scent of leather and the beauty of aging. For travelers looking for lifelong leather...

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Tatsuno District, Tatsuno City
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Tatsuno District, Tatsuno City

Tatsuno, called the "Little Kyoto of Harima," is a town full of flavor where history as the castle town of Tatsuno Castle flourished and the scent of soy sauce brewing drifts through the air. Old white-walled storehouses and samurai residences still remain, and it is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. At the museum of the soy sauce maker "Higashimaru Shoyu," you can learn about the history of brewing that has continued for 400 years. In addition, it is the home of Miki Rofu, the lyricist of the children's song "Aka Tombo" (Red Dragonfly),...

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Murotsu District, Tatsuno City
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Murotsu District, Tatsuno City

Murotsu, boasting over 1,300 years of history, was once one of the leading port towns on the Seto Inland Sea where envoys to Tang China and daimyo on sankin-kotai stopped by. Old houses built crowdedly along the coastline and the remains of the "Gohonjin," a former guesthouse, convey the prosperity of those days. The streetscape spreading across a steep slope facing the sea creates a unique landscape, overflowing with nostalgic and calm marine flavor. It is also famous for its fresh "oysters" in winter. This is a hidden gem for history fans and photographers where you can feel the history...

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Kamo Shrine
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Kamo Shrine

Kamo Shrine, located in Murotsu, Tatsuno City, is a venerable shrine that has continued since the Heian period and flourished as a mikuriya (shrine estate) of the Kamo-wake-ikazuchi Shrine (Kamigamo Shrine) in Kyoto. The greatest characteristic is that all the shrine buildings are built facing the sea. From the grounds, you can overlook the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, and especially the view seen through the giant "sago palm" tree (a National Natural Monument) emits a unique beauty where tropical atmosphere and sacred air mix. It is a power spot where people's faith for maritime safety and bountiful...

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