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Izushi Castle Town / Shinkoro Clock Tower
出石城下町・辰鼓楼Hyogo · Kansai
A grid-planned Edo-era castle town in Toyooka City known as 'the Little Kyoto of Tajima', centered on the 1871 Shinkoro wooden clock tower — Japan's oldest still-standing clock tower. A National Important Preservation District (2007) and Western Japan's leading soba destination, with ~50 restaurants serving Izushi-style cold soba since 1706.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.1· 485 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Shinkoro tower and the town's streets are free to walk; the adjacent Eirakukan playhouse (oldest in Kinki, 1901) charges ¥400 adult separately if visited.
- Nearest station
- JR Toyooka Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥400Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Zentan Bus (Izushi-Toyooka line) from Toyooka Station, ~25-37 min depending on service.
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