Izushi Castle Town Stroll and Plate Soba Walking Lunch
A perfect castle town course for groups of friends who love soba, exploring 'the Little Kyoto of Tajima'—Izushi—while sampling its delights. Starting from Izushi Castle Ruins with rows of vermillion torii gates, head to the Tatsu-Koro, Japan's most ancient clock tower. The much-anticipated lunch features the local specialty, Izushi plate soba, with excitement building as you stack your small plates in a friendly competition. In the afternoon, tour the revolving stage and trap door of Izushi Eirakukan, Kansai's oldest playhouse, then rest and enjoy the garden views at Sōkyō-ji Temple, associated with the venerable monk Takuan. A greedy trip packed with history and gourmet delights.
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Climb the Inari approach lined with vermillion torii gates and enjoy a panoramic view of the castle town's traditional houses
Commemorate your visit with a photo at Tatsu-Koro (Drum Clock Tower), the ancient clock tower that has kept time since the Meiji era and symbol of the castle town
Enjoy the local specialty plate soba, varying your condiments with each small plate and competing on plate count
Tour the revolving stage and trap door at Kansai's oldest playhouse and experience Meiji-era atmosphere
View the garden at Sōkyō-ji Temple, associated with the venerable monk Takuan, and bring your castle town stroll to a close
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