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A town full of hidden surprises Fukuchiyama

Fall head over heels, for Fukuchiyama

Fukuchiyama City, 2020 Period Drama Featuring Akechi Mitsuhide ‘Awaiting Kirin’!

Fukuchiyama—Where once there was nothing but a river, Akechi Mitsuhide’s castle town now stands.

Akechi Mitsuhide, a military commander in the age of the warring states of Japanese history, attacked his lord Oda Nobunaga just before he unified . Mitsuhide is known as a rebel, but you can see a different side to him in Fukuchiyama, a different perspective is sometimes told. Fukuchiyama Castle—The heart of Tamba built by Akechi Mitsuhide

Fukuchiyama Castle was built around 1579 when Akechi Mitsuhide pacified the Tamba region by order of Nobunaga. It was constructed as the main base to take control of the Chugoku region. The castle fortress was located at the center of Fukuchiyama Basin surrounded by the Tamba Mountains, and the Yuragawa and Hokawa Rivers behind it served as natural moats. These rivers were skillfully used to take advantage of the hills in the region. Mitsuhide developed the Portrait of Akechi Mitsuhide castle town on the riverside where has been nothing more than wilderness, and named it Fukuchiyama. He implemented (Property of Hontokuji Temple) the freer economic policy, and committed himself to the control of the Yuragawa River. Mitsuhide’s skillful governance Akechi Mitsuhide resulted in the foundations of the Fukuchiyama we have today. Because of his contribution, he is still respected by the (1528?–1582) people in Fukuchiyama to this day. A Japanese military command- From 1669 until 1867, this area flourished as a castle town and hub port of Yuragawa River under Kutsuki Tanemasa er, who worked as important subordinate to Oda Nobunaga. and the following twelve generations of Kutsuki rule during the . He was known for his skillful In the era, Fukuchiyama Castle was ruined leaving only stone walls and some other structures. In 1986, the governance as a feudal lord, castle keep was restored with the contribution of the city community. Since then, the castle keep has overlooked along with also being a highly intelligent and wise person. He Fukuchiyama and has stood as a symbol for the city. attacked and killed his lord, The castle keep is open to the public as a museum, exhibiting the history of Fukuchiyama and Akechi Mitsuhide. Oda Nobunaga in the rebellion at Honnoji Temple. The reason behind his betrayal is one of the biggest mysteries of Japa- nese history.

There’s more New castle Fukuchiyama Castle seal that [Address] 5 Naiki, Fukuchiyama City [Admission] Adult ¥330, Junior high and elementary school students ¥110 everybody’s [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30) [Closed] Open all year [Contact] 0773-23-9564 talking about! [Access] 15 minutes walk from Fukuchiyama Station [Parking] Available (¥300 per print)

2 The only castle keep you can climb to the top of in Kyoto Prefecture!

Hey from way up here!

“Dokkoise” —The beat of Fukuchiyama “Dokkoise” is a phrase chanted during the traditional performance of this region “Fukuchiyama Odori and Ondo”. It is said that this dance and song originated at the time Fukuchiyama castle was being constructed. The townspeople are said to have begun to dance by swinging their arms and legs in time with the workers. Dokkoise has been with this town for over 400 years, remembering the great Akechi Mitsuhide, and carrying everyone through numerous flooding. It can be seen every August, during the Obon The castle keep offers a view of most of the period, during the ‘Fukuchiyama Dokkoise Matsuri’, castle town and part of Yuragawa River, the only where thhe nostalgic beats continues to sound in Fukuchiyama. feature of this location when Akechi Mitsuhide Photo Spot! started developing the town. This view is seen as a very special view of Fukuchiyama. Free to join! Rest your weary feet at one of the stylish cafes or Guided Walking Stroll through town and take bakeries along this street, Tour of the Town the former main street of in all the historical spots Fukuchiyama. Visiting historical Fukuchiyama related to Akechi Mitsuhide Castle and Goryo Shrine ● Every Sunday from 13:00 ● Tour starts at the Tourist Information Center This bridge offers a views of the castle town, in Fukuchiyama Sta. and a slightly different ● Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes view of the castle. [Contact] 0773-22-2228

Fukuchiyama 2 min. Castle on foot Yuragawa Yuragawa River & Hirokoji St. 5 min. ⇒ on foot Riverbanks ⇒ Otonase ⇒ 2 min. Bridge 3 min. on foot on foot ⇒

Goryo Shrine Here you can see the remnants of a riverbank built by Mitsuhide to protect the town from floods. Goryo Shrine It is known as “Akechi-yabu” by the locals. —where Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined Among the stone walls Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined alongside the lies a heart-shaped stone. It is said that finding this Inari originally enshrined here. This spot is symbolic stone brings good luck! of the legacy of Mitsuhide’s skillful governance. Mitsuhide’s writings and clan military rules are housed at this shrine. [Address] 238 Nakano, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-22-2255 [Access ] 10 minutes walk from Fukuchiyama Station [Parking] Available Fukuchiyama Mitsuhide Museum open for a limited time only!

Fukuchiyama Mitsuhide Museum Extended until The Fukuchiyama Museum has been February 7, opened in accordance with NHK’s 2021! 2020 period drama ‘Awaiting Kirin’ (kirin ga kuru). Visitors can trace the path of Mitsuhide, and unravel history through precious original materials, Museum Interior and visual aids. There’s New Fukuchiyama Castle souvenir store open [Address] 32-64 Okano, Fukuchiyama City more… in Yurano Garden! (Sato Taisei Art Museum 2F) [Admission] Adult ¥500, Child ¥250 (Group Visitors can buy Fukuchiyama’s most well-known discount / Fukuchiyama Castle Combo ticket souvenirs here, along with Akechi Mitsuhide items, and available) a variety of Fukuchiyama Tourist Association mascots [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30) [Closed] Open all year (until February 7, 2021) Mitsuhide-kun and Hiroko-san goods. [Contact] 0773-22-1010 [Address] 6 Horiimaoka, Fukuchiyama City (Inside Yurano Garden) [Access] 15 minutes walk from Fukuchiyama [Open] 10:00–17:00 *Subject to change during peak seasons Station [Closed] Open all year (until February 2021; date tbd) [Parking] Available [Contact] 0773-45-8505 3 Mt. Oe has been revered since ancient times, and there are many legends about Oni (Japanese A perfect ogre) as the mountain area is believed to be their home. The mountain range is located between place to hike! Tango and Tamba. The road connecting Kyoto and Tango runs through it, and it used to be an exceedingly difficult journey. Mt. Oe consists of Mt. Senjougatake (832 m) as its highest, Mt. Nabezuka (763 m), Mt. Hatogamine (746 m) and Mt. Akaishi (736 m). From spring to summer, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view from the mountain; possibly with a view as far as Wakasa Bay and the Tango Peninsula. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the trees’ autumn foliage and the beautiful sea of clouds, made from the mist from Yuragawa River and the mountains of Tamba. Mt. Oe is also a treasure trove to various plant species from both northern and southern regions. Due to the variety of plant life, this area was designated as the Tango-Amanohashidate-Oeyama Quasi-National Park in 2007. The Three Legends of Japanese Oni Exchange Museum Defeating the Oni on Mt. Oe You can learn about Oni in Japan and ogres around the world. The main exhibits include Onigawara (Japanese roof gargoyle), Oni masks, and local Shuten Doji Slaying by Samurai Minamoto no Yorimitsu performances about Oni. Find the answer to the question: What is an Oni? In 990, Shuten Doji (the Oni leader of Mt. Oe) was behaving [Address] 909 Busshoji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City very badly in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yorimitsu and his retainers deceived the Oni by getting him drunk, only to kill him. This [Admission] Adult ¥330, High school students ¥220, Junior high and elementary story has also become a Japanese folk story. school students ¥160 [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30) [Closed] Mondays (Tue. if a holiday falls on .)and the days after holidays Prince Maroko and the Three Oni [Contact] 0773-56-1996 In the era of Emperor Yomei, Prince Maroko (brother-in-law of Shotoku Taishi) attacked and killed the three Oni terrorizing Mt. Oe. The signs of relics related to the legend exist in and around this region. Measuring 5 meters tall, and weighing 10 tonnes! Hikoimasu no Kimi and Kugamimi no Mikasa The huge Onigawara welcomes you! This is a story about defeating Oni appearing in the Tango Zanketsu (historical accounts book). It is a story from the era of Emperor Sujin, recounting how Hikoimasu no Kimi killed Kugamimi no Mikasa. The story is said to be a description of the conquest of the Tango region by the Yamato government.

4 The Vast Sea of Clouds An Ocean in the Sky Mt. Oe

[Photograph by Hitoshi Nakajima] Sea of Clouds Scenic View Onitake-inari Jinja Shrine at the 8th station of Mt. Oe is a highly recommended view point. Photo Spot! You will be able to see the breathtaking sea of clouds from autumn to early winter.

[Address] Kitabara, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-56-1055 (Fukuchiyama Tourism Association Oe Branch) Best seasons/times to see the sea of clouds 1. Early morning from late October Try and find some of to December 2. Morning following a clear fine the many Oni all over day (due to higher chance of Mt. Oe! radiative cooling)

Futasegawa-Keiryu (mountain stream) The beautiful clear water and uniquely shaped rocks create dynamic breathtaking scenery varying from season to season. The colored autumn leaves are especially gorgeous. Explore the walking paths, and take in the view of the valley below from the suspension bridge.

[Address] Busshoji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City Oni designed by Toru [Contact] 0773-56-1055 Narita, who created (FukuchiyamaTourism Association Oe Branch) the famous Japanese TV character, Ultraman.

Oni Footprint

5 Yakuno Plateau, a nest of nature’s blessings Walking on Yakuno Plateau

It is said Yakuno Plateau was formed some 300,000 to 400,000 years ago Yakuno Basalt Rock Park when Kyoto’s sole volcano Mt. Takara erupted. The eruption resulted in a Inside this park is a field of volcanic rocks that formed when Mt. blackish soil that is now renowned for contributing to the delicious vegetables Takara erupted and lava flew over the area. The columnar joints of hexagonal basalt rocks are lit up at night, creating a fantastic sight. grown here. [Address] 8098-1 Ogura, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City The plateau is beautiful in each of the four seasons, boasting cherry blossoms [Contact] 0773-37-1103 (Fukuchiyama Tourism Association Yakuno Branch) in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn.

“Nosho no Sato Yakuno” Michi-no-Eki Rest Area Take some time out at this rest area and enjoy everything from restaurants using the tasty vegetables grown on Yakuno Plateau, markets selling fresh produce, and Japanese confectionery all at the one spot!

The hilly landscape of Miwa stirs up nostalgia Hosono Pass (listed among the Japan’s Best 100 Historic Roads) Many people have walked the Walking around the Country Hills pass in the past as it used to be an important point on the Sanin-do Road (Kyo-kaido Road). Along the approximate- Miwa-So (Multipurpose Facility) ly 2 km earthen road, there This regional communication center has a restaurant that serves seasonal dishes using are the remains of an old local ingredients and produce, a large public bath facility with varied types of bath tubs, teahouse, spring water, and a lodging facility, a banquet room more. and a shop of local specialties all [Area] Ubaranaka to Omi, in one place. Sports facilities such Miwa-cho, Fukuchiyama City as a gymnasium, tennis courts, and [Contact] 0773-58-4130 an authorized pétanque playing (Fukuchiyama Tourism Associa- grounds are also located nearby. tion, Miwa Branch) [Address] 4 Koaza-Gongen, Terao, Miwa-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Closed] 3rd Tuesday of every month (Open everyday July through August) [Contact] 0773-58-2310

6 Hydrangea A Journey of Four Seasons

Color of the Four Season in Fukuchiyama

Colorful flowers and leaves of each season provide a sense of peace. Feel the variety of Fukuchiyama for yourself.

The Hydrangea Temple—Hanakannonji Temple This temple is very popular as the center of worship of Kannon (deity of mercy) in the Tamba region. About 10,000 blooms of 100 hydrangea varieties come into full bloom from June through July. [Address] 1067 Kannonji, Fukuchiyama City [Admission] Adult ¥350 (charged only in Hydrangea season) [Open] 9:00–17:00 [Closed] Open all year [Contact] 0773-27-1618

Japanese Wisteria Japanese Bush Clover Tree Peony Chinese Fringe Tree Sainokami no Fuji Park Yosenji Temple Dogenji Temple Raikoji Temple

Every mid-April, Yae-beni-weeping cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The trees make a pink tunnel of cherry flowers approximately 100 m long. The cherry trees are lit up at night, which provides a sight of magical beauty. *The number of flowers will be reduced until approximately 2020 due temporary reform Althea Cherry Blossoms Weeping Cherry Tree measures. [Address] 1906 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City Kyuhoji Temple Fukuchiyama Castle Kyoto Prefecture Tree- [Contact] 0773-37-1103 planting Center Floral & Foliage Calendar

March Spring

Cherry April Blossoms Weeping Cherry Trees Tree Peonies May Azaleas Japanese Chinese Wisterias FringeTree June Summer Hydrangea July Autumn Foliage Water Lilies Tenneiji Temple August

September Altheas Autumn Japanese Bush Clovers October Choanji Temple Autumn Foliage November Autumn Foliage December Winter Fukuchiyama Botanical Gardens January In three different types of greenhouses, you can see cacti, tropical trees, orchids and more. February [Address] 377-1 Izaki, Fukuchiyama City (Inside Sandan-ike Park) [Admission] Adult ¥330, 4 y.o.–Junior high students ¥160 [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30) [Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.) [Contact] 0773-22-6617

7 It is said Omikami (sun deity) was enshrined for four years at the location that is now Moto-Ise Naiku Kotai Shrine. Amaterasu Omikami Visit Sacred Places resided in several locations after that, before settled in () 54 years later. The deity of agriculture, Toyouke no Okami (who originally descended to this region) is enshrined at Moto-Ise Geku Toyouke Grand Shrine. It is also said that Toyouke no Okami was later relocated to Yamadahara area of Ise near where Amaterasu Omikami had settled to follow her oracle. Three Shrines of Since then, both shrines have“Moto-Ise” (former Ise) in their names. The two shrines plus are called Moto-Ise Sansha, sansha meaning three shrines. These are where the stayed before they left for Ise, and Moto-Ise are considered sacred to this day.

Moto-Ise Naiku Kotai Shrine Charms These charms are shaped into a triangle or a hexagon in likeness of Mt. Himurogadake, a sacred mountain said to fulfill wishes. You can obtain one at the shrine office.

Moto-Ise Naiku Kotai Shrine In the quiet forest is the main shrine, constructed in the same architectural style as that of Ise Grand Shrine. It has a thatched roof and is surrounded by a 2000-year-old sacred tree called a Ryuto no Sugi (lit. dragon lantern cedar), and 2 subordinating shrines and 83 small shrines. The gate in front of the main shrine is made of logs with bark, in the ancient style.

[Address] 217 Naiku, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-56-1011

Moto-Ise Geku Toyouke Grand Shrine Amanoiwato Shrine The deity of agriculture, Toyouke no Okami, who descended to Tango, This shrine is located next to a clear water stream at the foot is enshrined here. As with Moto-Ise Naiku Kotai Shrine its torii gate is of Mt. Himurogadake, a sacred mountain surrounded by an also made of logs with bark and near the main shrine has a Ryuto no old native forest. There is also a uniquely shaped rock named Sugi, a Japanese cedar tree which is said to be lit on fire by a dragon Mikura-iwa. It is said that various deities used to sit on this rock. on the day before the beginning of spring according to the lunisolar The atmosphere around the shrine is very relaxing. calendar. The main shrine is located high on a rock, and you need to climb up the rock face along a chain to reach it. [Address] 60 Amadauchi, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-56-1560 [Address] 206-1 Busshoji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City

Free to join! Popular Guided Walking Make your wish come true Tour of the Town A sacred place where the Sun sets spiritual spot! Mt. Himurogadake The Mystery and Myths of Moto- Some people say that Mt. Himurogadake is “Japan’s Pyramid”. Since ancient Ise Shrines times, it has been prohibited to set foot on the mountain. It is said your true wishes ●Every Saturday, from 13:00 come true if you worship Mt. Himurogadake from Yohaijo, a place to worship from ●Starting point: Moto-Ise Tourist Information a distance. The mountain is thought to have been the object of worship since ancient times. Mystically, the sun rises from between the two rocks called Meoto-iwa Center (husband and wife rocks) in Ise and goes down on the highest point of the mountain ●Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on the day of the summer solstice. [Contact] 0773-22-2228

8 For those seeking blessings, visit the homes of the deities

Deity of Safe Childbirth Obara Shrine

The Obara Shrine has been respected since ancient times as the place dedicated for the deity of safe childbirth and plentiful harvests. It is said that the Kuki family, who ran the Ayabe feudal domain from 1633 to 1868, visited the shrine whenever someone in their family fell pregnant. A lot of people still visit this shrine today wishing for safe childbirth and continued health of children. The shrine was originally founded in the year 852. The magnificent shrine pavilion we see today was rebuilt in 1796.

[Address] Obara, Miwa-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-58-4324 [Photograph: provided by Obara Shrine]

Look at the curve in the shrine! These dragons look alive!

Obara-no-Ubuya (House for Childbirth in Obara)

A Ubuya is a house where Japanese Charms for Safe Childbirth women delivered children. This Ubuya Koyasu-no-suna is located on the riverside area in front of Obara Shrine. Women used The sand from the to come and stay here for seven days earthen floor in Oba- to deliver children when they reached ra-no-Ubuya is called full term. This tradition continued until Koyasu-no-suna (the quite recently, about 100 years ago. sand of easy child- The entrance of this house is facing birth). It is available Obara Shrine. It is said that because at Obara Shrine as a of the blessings of the deity of safe good luck charm for childbirth, all children are delivered safe childbirth. safely here.

Make a wish with every step 88 Stone Buddha Pilgrimage on Yakuno Plateau The 88 stone images of the Buddha are located around the whole area of the Yakuno Plateau and Mt. Takara. The Buddha images were created during the Edo period (1603–1868) and modeled after the 88 sacred temples in the Shikoku area. Walking along the pilgrimage path resembles walking down the pathway of life, so make a wish as you tread this path of pilgrimage.

[Contact] 0773-37-1103 (Fukuchiyama Tourism Association Yakuno Branch)

9 Things to Do

Sandan-ike Park

This compound park offers a variety of activities such a zoo, botanical garden, gymnasium, tennis courts, and more. Visitors can also enjoy cherry blossoms and red foliage, along with lots more throughout the year.

Fukuchiyama Zoo This is a petting zoo where visitors can feed lots of different animals. The zoo mainly has small animals such as lesser pandas and lar gibbon. Enjoy a relaxing time with the animals. [Address] 377-1 Izaki, Fukuchiyama City (Sandan-ike Park) [Admission] Adult ¥220, 4 y.o.– Junior high students ¥110 Fukuchiyama Children’ [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30) s Science Museum [Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.) [Contact] 0773-23-4497 Visitors can enjoy beautiful starry skies in the planetarium, see seasonal constellations, and watch the shows popular with children. There is also a life-size ball bearing roller coaster popular with people of all ages, and various science-based workshop corners. [Address] 377-1 Izaki, Fukuchiyama City (Inside Sandan-ike Park) [Admission] Adult ¥330, 4 y.o.–Junior high students ¥160 [Open] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30) Onsen-Hot Springs [Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.) [Contact] 0773-23-6292 Unwind after a fund day out, and refresh before heading home

Hotel Royal Hill Fukuchiyama & Spa Fukuchiyama Onsen “Yoro no Yu” Yakuno Kogen Onsen “Hokkori Kan” “Fukusen Genyu” [Address] 81-33 Koaza-Yado, Aza-Osada, [Address] 2179 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Address] 176 Koaza-Sawaiyama, Aza-Haze, Fukuchiyama City (Inside “Nosho no Sato Yakuno” Michi-no-Eki Rest Area) Fukuchiyama City [Admission] Adult ¥800, Child ¥400, under 2 y.o. Free [Admission] Adult ¥600, Junior high students and younger ¥300, [Admission] Adult ¥800, Child ¥400, under 2 y.o. Free [Open] 10:00–23:00 (Last entry 22:30) under 3 y.o. Free [Open] Weekdays 6:30–10:00, 16:00–23:00 (Last entry 22:30) [Closed] Open daily [Open] 10:00 (12:00 noon on weekdays)–22:00 (Last entry 21:30) Sat., Sun., and national holidays 6:30–23:00 (Last entry 22:30) [Contact] 0773-27-6000 [Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.) [Contact] 0773-27-5000 [Contact] 0773-38-0001

10 Hands-on Experiences

Lacquer Painting of Traditional Japanese Wood Products—Yakuno Tree and Lacquer Museum Japanese paper making—Oe Lots of different items “Tamba lacquer” has a history of some 1300 (Japanese paper) Denshokan Museum made using Tango Washi Japanese paper! years. Create an original and vibrant piece of lacquerware using The traditional paper called Tango Futamata-shi is real lacquer in one of our lacquer design workshops. preserved in this museum. Visitors can try making paper *Reservations are required for workshops. using material from locally grown Kozo trees. Experience [Address] 2199 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City (Inside “Nosho no the tradition of craftsmanship! Sato Yakuno” Michi-no-Eki Rest Area) *Reservations are required for paper making workshops. [Admission] Adult ¥320, Junior [Address] 1883 Futamata, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City high school students and younger [Admission] Adult ¥200, High school students ¥150, Junior high are Free (Workshop fee: ¥520 and elementary students ¥110 plus cost of material) (Workshop fee: letter pad/small paper ¥810, large paper (certificate [Open] 10:00–17:00 size) ¥1,020) [Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if [Open] 10:00–16:00 holiday falls on Wed.), Workshops [Closed] Open on Sat. & Sun. plus national holidays are held on Wed & Thurs. [Contact] 0773-56-2106 [Contact] 0773-38-9226

Aizome (Indigo) Dying Visitors can learn about the history and process of producing indigo dye at the Yuragawa House of Indigo (Fukuchiyama Indigo Preservation Association). Indigo dye workshops Distillery Tour at Towa Shuzo Sake Distillery for handkerchiefs, scarfs, and more Towa Shuzo is the only Sake Distillery in Fukuchiyama. It was established are also available. in 1717, and today visitors can tour the distillery and taste sake made under *Workshops require reservation the direction of a female chief brewer (only available from April to October). ［Address］410 Naka, Fukuchiyama City Taste the wonder of Fukuchiyama’s rice, water, and fresh air they come ［Admission］Workshop ¥1,500 together in Towa Sake. *Sake Distillery Tour by reservation only ［Contact］0773-23-6415 [Address] 115,116,117 Aza-Ueno, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-35-0008

Rice planting & harvesting workshop at Kewara terraced rice fields The terraced rice fields of Kewara in Oe Town have been selected in the top 100 in Japan. Visitors can take part in rice planting in spring, and rice harvesting in autumn. Why not try experience rice production first-hand in the beautiful rice- fields of Japan. [Address] Kewara, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City [Contact] 0773-56-1102

11 Learn more about what makes Fukuchiyama so special.

Fukuchiyama is heaven for sweet lovers. Taste all the sweet treats that will melt your heart and your mind!

Fukuchiyama may have remained under the radar as a“town for sweet treats”, but those in the know will vouch for the popular desserts made using a high-end brand of chestnuts, Tamba-kuri, sweets inspired by Fukuchiyama’s beloved Mitsuhide, and extremely unique creations crafted by a world class pâtissier!

Festival days in April Fukuchiyama let visitors Fukuchiyama Festivals Castle Festival see a new the city in a The festival is held around Fukuchiyama castle and Goryo special light. Shrine. You can see the Mitsuhide 4th Sunday of Gyoretsu (a samurai procession), every month the parade of Fukuchiyama Fukuchiyama Odori (a traditional dance in Wonder Market Fukuchiyama) and much more. Slightly special market held in September shopping district that retains a nostalgic air Moto-Ise Hassaku Matsuri (festival) This festival originated in a ritual for rain carried out at August the Moto-Ise Shrines. Yakko-dochu is a dynamic parade, where people throw and pass a decorated spear weighing Dokkoise Matsuri approximately 20 kg during the procession. The festival is held (festival) on the 1st Sunday of September every year at both Moto-Ise Naiku Kotai Shrine and Moto-ise Geku Toyouke Grand Shrine, It isn’t summer in Fukuchiyama and is designated as one of the traditional festivals of Kyoto. without “Fukuchiyama Odori”, the traditional local dance. You will hear the chant, “Dokkoise”, from anywhere in the town during the time of this festival. Around mid- August, during the Obon period, you can see people of all ages dancing in Fukuchiyama. October Nukata no Dashi Matsuri (festival) This festival is held on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of October annually in the Nukata area of Yakuno-cho. The unique “Tsukurimon” artwork, ornate vegetable November and plant decoration expressing the scenes of folk stories meant to bring a good harvest of crops, and Fukuchiyama Marathon 2-story Dashi (floats) of which the upper part rotates Every year 10,000 runners take part in this marathon through are the highlights of the festival. This Matsuri is also the historic castle town developed by Akechi Mitsuhide. designated as one of the Traditional Festivals of Kyoto. The route also passes along the grand Yuragawa River.

12 Great quality meat in Fukuchiyama, a mecca for meat-lovers ranked number 1 in Japan for the number of yakiniku (meat-grill) restaurants

Fukuchiyama makes up one of the three largest livestock markets in western Japan, supporting the meat distribution industry. And continuing its history as a town where meat is regularly consumed, Fukuchiyama now boasts 22.86 yakiniku restaurants per every 100,000 residents (according to the 2014 Economic Census of METI, Japan).

Must Try! Usuyaki Rubber Soba Fukuchiyama (Thin Okonomiyaki) (A chewy fried noodle) Fukuchiyama’s A firm and chewy for foodies; Okonomiyaki is very thin. brown noodle, You can eat many uniquely called gum or try out the best because they are thin rubber soba. for yourself! and light!

Fukuchiyama Registered Treats—A great gift for everyone nationwide

Hata-san’s Tamba-kuri Black beans soaked in sake lees Tengamine Log-grown Dried Shiitake (Back by popular demand!)

Hata Chestnut Farm Kewara Rice Terrace Wonder Village Project Takahashi Shiitake Farm

Inakagurashi Ltd., Roast Venison Kyoto Tamba Manganji Dressing Polished rice Kyo-hotaru Hajimemashite Croquette

(Social Welfare Corp) Fukuchiyama Social Welfare Inakagurashi Ltd (Coop) Tamba no Sato Higuchi Farm Kyo-hotaru Association Corporation Daini Fukuchiyama Workspace

Kyoto Tamba Akamen (Noodles) Sweet mashed roasted Tamba Tamba Chestnut Cake Oe no Oni no beni-amazake (reddish colour sweet sake) & Chestnuts – Mitsuhide’s Treasure – Oe no Oni no amazake (original colour sweet sake)

Fukuchiyama Shukutoku High school Kawami Fugetsudo Adachi Otoemon Inc. Doburoku Tanada no Sato

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701 701 Shinonome 27 176 Japanese Oni 9 565 178 569 28 247 To Yosano-cho Mt. Nabezuka 45 763.0 Exchange Miyazu Higashi- Hyogo Pref. Kyoto Pref. Museum City J 601 Karakawa u 253 Mt.Oe Shuten Doji no Sato Oni Monument k 567 舞鶴東ＩＣ a Yosano-cho Campground n 426 51 2 251 E Maizuru City x 177 482 Fukuchiyama Futasegawa-Keiryu(Stream) p 568 252 832.4 ▲ re 487 s 鶴線 528 Mt. Oe s 175 舞 (Mt.Senjogatake) Futasegawa Shindoji Bridge ＪＲ w Shisho 426 Mt. Akaishi Kewara a 55 28 ▲ y 736.1 Onitake-Inari Nishi-Maizuru City 533 570 Shrine Mt.Himurogatake 490 (Vista point over sea of clouds) Mt. Shiroyama 51 (Mt. Iwato) 66 66 56 Tango-Amanohashidate-Oeyama Oeyama- Maizuru-Oe I.C Map ▲427.3 Guchi-Naiku Quasi-National Park 舞 175 63 鶴 若 558 Toyooka City Amanoiwato Motoise Naiku 74 狭 Hokuryo General Center Yuragawa P.A 自 動 Shrine Kotai Shrine 491 車 532 道 530 Futamata

63 Oe Washi (Japanese paper) 27 Denshokan Museum63 Magura Motoise Geku 494 27 Fukuchiyama City Hall 9 Toyouke Grand Shrine 舞鶴西ＩＣ Oe-Koko-Mae 55 Midori no Sato Mt. Mitake Oe Branch (Oe High School) ▲839.1 岳山 368.9 490 Exchange Center 528 Okumo Museum Onigawara Park Oe 491 530 176 Sainokami no Fuji Park Kyoto Tango Railway 175 9 494 51 707 Miyafuku Line Sato-no-Eki Gujo 486 Mitake 綾 部 ＰＡ 74 1 Enmanin Temple Tenneiji 494 426 Temple 490 Ｊ Ｒ Shimo-Amazu 舞 Asago City 56 63 485 鶴 481 Oro Nature Recreation Center 線 55 494 1 530 綾 部ＪＣＴ Kyoto Muroodanisan Umezako Mt. Takara Takarayama Park 528 Tree-planting 273 349.7 Kannonji Temple -Yakuno “Nosho no Sato Yakuno” 489 494 484 Center Mt. Onigajo Michi-no-Eki Rest Area ▲ 544.0 Maki 492 Mt. Karasugadake 9 88 Stone Buddha Pilgrimage 9 536.5 63 56 ▲ on Yakuno Plateau 27 JR Sanin Main Line Kamikawaguchi 綾 部ＩＣ Fuchigaki 481 To Yabu City 9 Daigoji Yanase 9 Yakuno Basalt Rock Park Shimo-Yakuno Temple 74 Araga-kashinokidai Raikoji Nozasa 9 526 Mt. Himegami Temple 1 Fukuchiyama City Hall Water Lily Pond 406.1 109 ▲ Central Area55 74 Yakuno Branch 74 74 Choanji 77 Fukuchiyama- 9 Temple Shimin-Byoin-Guchi Takatsu (Fukuchiyama City Hospital) 524 276 427 Ayabe Isa JR Sanin Main Line 8 Santo I.C Kannonji 481 8 Dogenji Temple Fukuchiyama 429 Temple Yamaga

27 526 483 450 Mt. Eboshi 9 Ayabe City ▲512.5 429 Fukusen Genyu Fukuchiyama I.C (Fukuchiyama Onsen) 522 Toyooka Fukuchiyama City Yoro no Yu 173 59 Tachiki 27 276 City 109 (Fukuchiyama Onsen) Fukuchiyama Funaya of Ine 51 City Aseri Ashida Hitoshi Museum 709 Amano- Wachi Onsen (Hot springs) Kinosaki 9 Towa Shuzo Sake Distillery 12 Onsen This hot spring town is renowned in the Kansai area, and Yuhigaura Higashi-Maizuru JR has been especially noted among writers from long ago. Hyogo Pref. Onsen Mutobe P.A 59 708 Obara Shrine The town provides a feel of nostalgia, and Yukata (a 427 Takeda Kyoto casual cotton kimono) suit this town perfectly.276 You can 175 59 Castle Ruins Pref. Maizuru-Wakasa experience 7 different hot spring baths all located near- 青 垣ＩＣ Ayabe109 173 Chirimen-kaido Tamba-Takeda Express way by. Obara-no-Ubuya 名古屋 Kyogahana By Car Approx. 1 hour 30 min. Fukuchiyama Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato Miwa-So Castle Ruin

⇔ Funai-gun Toward Kinosaki on Route 426 (approx. 65 km) 7 京都 282 521 By Train Lots more to see in the area surrounding Fukuchiyama! Kyotamba Town Kinosaki Approx. 60 min. Onsen (Express train) Miyazu 429 Make Fukuchiyama your base 282 26 Take JR Sanin Main Line to Kinosaki-Onsen 大阪国際空港 City Sta. while exploring this area! 中部国際空港 Fukuchiyama City Hall Miwa Branch 709 429 神戸 セ ント レ ア 大阪 26 Shimoyama 283 奈良 709 ＪＲ山陰本線 Asago City The ruins are located神戸空港 at the summit of Amanohashidate Ichijima Kyuhoji 59 Temple a mountain, some 353.7関西国際空港 m high. The 283 447 Takeda Castle Ruins remnants of terraced stone walls shows 大阪府 The 3.6 km long sandbank made up of white 59 710 27 that the size of the territory is one of the sand contrasts with the blue ocean and green of 138 541 97 largest among the remaining castle ruins. It 奈良県the pine trees to create a picturesque landscape. Hosono Pass is registered as a National Historical Site. This is one of the three great views of Japan. 447 9

Fukuchiyama By Car Approx. 1 hour Fukuchiyama By Car Approx. 1 hour 711

多可郡 ⇔ ⇔ 445 Toward Wadayama on Route 9 (approx.109 40 km) via Route 176 (approx. 45 km) 446 多可町 Mt. Shikakura 427 547.8 By Train TambaBy Train City ▲ Approx. Amano-285 Approx. 30 min. Takeda 78 hashidate (Express train) 1 hour 30 min.–2 hours 山線 知 Take the Kyoto Tango Railway Mi- 173 [Photograph by Toshihisa Yoshida] Take the JR Sanin Main Line to Wadayama Sta. / 7 福 175 710 Ｒ yatoyo LineKuroi to Amanohashidate春 日ＪＣＴ Sta. transfer to the JR to Takeda Sta. 291 Ｊ 豊岡 444 氷 上ＩＣ 畿 自動車 Hyogo Pref. 78 近 道 春 日ＩＣ Kyoto Pref. 北 509 711 至篠山市 至南丹市 138 69 9 14 709 300 Isou Ｊ Ｒ小浜線

701 701 Shinonome 27 176 Japanese Oni 9 565 178 569 28 247 To Yosano-cho Mt. Nabezuka 45 763.0 Exchange Miyazu Higashi-Maizuru Hyogo Pref. Kyoto Pref. Museum City J 601 Yuragawa u 川 Yosenji Temple Gymnasium Mt.Oe Shuten Doji no Sato Karakawa 久 253 Oni Monument k 和 567 舞鶴東ＩＣ a Downtown Map House of Indigo Yosano-cho Campground n Fukuchiyama 426 51 Martial 2 251 E Maizuru City Children's Science Museum Art Center x 177 482 Futasegawa-Keiryu(Stream) p 京 568 252 832.4 ▲ re Sandan-ike Park 487 s 都 鶴線 528 Mt. Oe s 175 舞 Fukuchiyama Botanical Gardens (Mt.Senjogatake) Futasegawa Shindoji Bridge 丹 ＪＲ w Shisho 426 Kewara 後 28 Mt. Akaishi ay 55 ▲736.1 Onitake-Inari 鉄 道 Nishi-Maizuru 533 570 Fukuchiyama Zoo Shrine Mt.Himurogatake 宮 Heated Swimming Pool 490 (Vista point over sea of clouds) Mt. Shiroyama 福 51 (Mt. Iwato) 線 Public66 Gymnasium 66 Sandan-ike 56 Tango-Amanohashidate-Oeyama Oeyama- Maizuru-Oe I.C ▲427.3 Civic Athletic Ground Pond Quasi-National Park Guchi-Naiku 舞 175 鶴 63 Mt.Shiroyama 55 若 64.9 558 Toyooka City Amanoiwato Motoise Naiku 74 狭 Hokuryo General Center Yuragawa P.A 自 動 Shrine Kotai Shrine 491 Yuragawa River 車 532 Yakuyoke Shrine 道 530 Futamata あつなかとんや

63 Oe Washi (Japanese paper) 27 Denshokan Museum63 Magura Kobo River Motoise Geku 74 494 27 Fukuchiyama City Hall 9 Toyouke Grand Shrine 舞鶴西ＩＣ Oe-Koko-Mae 55 Chisui (flood control) Midori no Sato Mt. Mitake Oe Branch (Oe High School) Museum ▲839.1 岳山 Fukuchiyama City Keyaki St. 368.9 490 Exchange Center 528 Okumo Museum Hospital Onigawara Park Oe Nishikawa 491 River Fukuchiyama City 530 176 Koseikaikan Hall Sainokami no Fuji下篠尾 Park 523 Showa Elementary School Hirokoji St. Kyoto Tango Railway 175 9 494 51 707 Miyafuku Line Jagahana Bamboo Grove Kyoto Tango Goryo Shrine (Akechi-yabu) Sato-no-Eki Gujo Railway Kyoto Pref. 486(approx. 10 minutes walk from station) Fukuchiyama Area 綾 部 ＰＡ 74 1 Mitake 494 Fukuchiyama Castle Enmanin Temple Tenneiji General Affairs Office 55 426 Temple Sato Taisei Art Museum 490 Ｊ Kyoto Renaiss Ｒ Shimo-Amazu Citizen Plaza舞 Asago City 56 63 Hospital Fukuchiyama Mitsuhide 485 鶴 481 Joka St. Oro Nature Recreation Center Fukuchiyama Fukuchiyama 線 55 Tax Office 494 Tamba Fabric Museum1 530 (Open until February 7, 綾 部ＪＣＴ Museum JR Sanin Main Line Umezako Kyoto Muroodanisan 24 15 minutes walk from station) Mt. Takara Takarayama Park 528 Tree-planting 273 349.7 Kannonji Temple Junmei Kami-Yakuno “Nosho no Sato Yakuno” 489 Fukuchiyama494 Sta.484 Yurano Garden Center Mt. Onigajo Elementary School Fukuchiyama 55 Michi-no-Eki Rest Area ▲ 544.0 City Hall Maki 492 Mt. Karasugadake 9 88 Stone Buddha Pilgrimage 9 536.5 63 56 ▲ on Yakuno Plateau Fukuchiyama27 Fuchigaki JR Sanin Main Line Kamikawaguchi 綾 部ＩＣ Tourist Information 481 Hokawa To Yabu City 9 Daigoji River Yanase 9 Yakuno Basalt Rock Park Shimo-Yakuno Temple 74 Araga-kashinokidai Raikoji Nozasa 9 526 Mt. Himegami Temple 1 善行寺 Fukuchiyama City Hall Water Lily Pond 406.1 109 ▲ Central Area55 74 松縄手 Yakuno Branch 74 74 77 Choanji ハローワーク福知山 Fukuchiyama- 9 ニコニコ温 泉 Temple Shimin-Byoin-Guchi Takatsu 私立京都共栄学園高等学校 (Fukuchiyama City Hospital) 524 私立京都共栄学園中学校 9 市立南陵中学校 276 427 Ayabe Isa JR Sanin Main Line 8 広峯古墳記念公園 Santo I.C Kannonji 481 8 Dogenji Temple 防 災センター Fukuchiyama 大谷池 国土交通省福知山国道維持出張所 429 Temple Yamaga

27 526 483 450 Mt. Eboshi 9 Ayabe City ▲512.5 429 Fukusen Genyu Fukuchiyama I.C Maizuru City Fukuchiyama City (Fukuchiyama Onsen) 522 Yoro no Yu 173 59 Tachiki 27 276 109 (Fukuchiyama Onsen) Red Brick Park

The retro red brick warehouses that have a romantic air 51

to them are the symbol of MaizuruAseri City. The warehouses Ashida Hitoshi Museum 709 were used by the former Japanese Navy, andWachi are now 9 selected as one of the 50 Best Modern Japan Cultural Towa Shuzo Sake Distillery 12 JR Fukuchiyama Line Heritage sites. A large number of them are appointed Mutobe P.A 59 National Cultural Assets. 708 427 Obara Shrine By Car 276 175 59 Fukuchiyama Approx. 45 min.

Maizuru-Wakasa ⇔ 青 垣ＩＣ 109 173 via Maizuru-Wakasa Rd. Tamba-Takeda Express way Obara-no-Ubuya By Train Kyogahana Maizuru- Approx. 1 hour 15 min. Higashi Area Miwa-So Castle Ruin Funai-gun Take the JR Sanin Main Line/ transfer at Ayabe Sta. / take the JR to 7 282 521 Kyotamba Town Higashi-Maizuru Sta. From there, walk 10 min.

429 282 26 Fukuchiyama City Hall Miwa Branch 709 429 Ayabe City 26 Shimoyama 283 709 ＪＲ山陰本線 Ichijima Kyuhoji Ayabe Gunze Square 59 Temple 283 Founded in Ayabe, Gunze Limited has 447 59 710 led the modernization of the Japanese 27

138 541 97 fabric industry. Visitors can also visit the Hosono Pass Gunze Museum, rose gardens, and local specialty store within the premises.447 9 Fukuchiyama By Car Approx. 20 min.

⇔ 711 445 多可郡 109 via Kyoto Prefectural Road 8 446 多可町 Mt. Shikakura 427 Tamba City ▲547.8 By Train Approx. 20 min. 285 Ayabe 78 山線 Take the JR Sanin Main Line to Ayabe Sta. 7 福知 175 710 From there, walk 10173 min. Ｒ Kuroi 春 日ＪＣＴ 291 Ｊ 豊岡 444 氷 上ＩＣ 畿 自動車 Hyogo Pref. 78 近 道 春 日ＩＣ Kyoto Pref. 北 509 711 至篠山市 至南丹市 138 69 9 709 15 300 Isou ACCESS TO FUKUCHIYAMA Fukuchiyama

Sea of Japan City 178 Tango Wakasa Bay Peninsula Hokuriku Gifu 312 Expressway Kyoto Tango Railway Tsuruga Pref. Toyooka Tsuruga I.C Fukui Miyazu Obama I.C Kyotango-Omiya I.C Pref. Shiga Miyazu-Amanohashidate I.C Yoza-Amanohashidate I.C (JR) Kyoto Pref. 27 Hyogo Pref. 176 178 Obama Nishi-Maizuru Higashi-Maizuru 303 Pref. Wadayama Maizuru-Oe I.C Maizuru Line (JR) Kyoto Maizuru-Higashi I.C 8 175 Wadayama Maizuru-Nishi I.C International JCT Ayabe-Ankokuji I.C Fukuchiyama (JR) Maibara Airport Kita-Kinki Ayabe 21 312 27 162 367 Chubu Centrair Toyooka Express way International Ayabe JCT Kyotamba- I.C 161 22 Kasuga I.C Airport Bantan Fukuchiyama I.C Sanin Main Line (JR) 1 Kobe Osaka Nara Bantan Nagoya Line (JR) Fukuchiyama Line Airport Access way Maizuru- Mie Wakasa 9 Osaka 175 Express way Pref. Kyoto-Jukan Kansai Pref. 176 Express way Nara Meishin International Pref. Chugoku Express way 173 Tokaido Main LineHighway (JR) Airport Kutsukake Higashi-Meihan Yokawa Kyoto JCT I.C Expressway Kobe 1 Sanyo Express way Suita Shin-Meishin Highway Himeji JCT JCT Oyamazaki Narita JCT Kusatsu 2 JCT International Airport Kinki Express way Kameyama Haneda Akashi Kobe Osaka JCT Airport ● Tokyo Osaka Kyoto International Airport ● Chubu Centrair ● International Airport Kobe ●Osaka

Kansai From Major Cities International Airport By Car By Rail Kyoto (Approx. 1 hr 45 mins) Kyoto (Approx. 1 hr 15 mins) Kyoto Jukan Expressway and Route JR Sanin Main Line (Express) to Transport Inquiries 9 (Approx. 85 km) Fukuchiyama Station Osaka (Approx. 1 hr 30 mins) Osaka (Approx. 1 hr 30 mins) ●Railway JR Fukuchiyama Station 0773-23-8632 Chugoku Expressway, and to the JR Fukuchiyama Line (Express) Kyoto Tango Railway Fukuchiyama Station 0773-23-7115 Fukuchiyama IC on the Maizuru- to Fukuchiyama Station ●Bus Kyoto Kotsu 0773-22-6367 Wakasa Expressway (Approx. 100 km) Tango Kairiku Kotsu 0772-42-0321 Nagoya (Approx. 3 hrs) West Japan JR Bus 0771-86-1510 Via Shin-Meishin Expressway (Approx. Kyoto Kotsu Highway Bus Reservation Center 0773-76-8800 220 km) Osaka Bus 050-3802-0800 Willer Highway Bus 0570-200-770 By Osaka (Namba) Direct Bus Approx. 1 hr 50 mins ●Taxi Nikko Taxi Fukuchiyama Office 0773-22-4111 Expressway Chuo Taxi 0773-22-1313 Kobe (Sannomiya) Direct Bus Approx. 1 hr 30 mins Bus Fukufuku Taxi 0773-22-8822 Tokyo Direct Bus Approx. 9 hrs 30 mins

City Loop Bus Renting a bicycle is a great choice for getting Rent a Bicycle around Fukuchiyama! ● North Route（weekdays only） ・Rental from Fukuchiyama Tourist Information (0773-22-2228) ¥400/2h or ¥200/5h if also using ● Mitsuhide Route paid parking here (weekends and public holidays only) ・Rental from Fukuchiyama Parking (0773-23-0266) ¥400/5h The city loop bus (North route) is useful to travel around the downtown of Fukuchiyama. Buses come to the North 【Contact】 exit of Fukuchiyama Sta. every 60 min. Fukuchiyama Tour Guide Association is here for you! Fukuchiyama One-day ticket: Adult ¥400, Fukuchiyama Castle and Downtown Sightseeing Tourist Information Child ¥200 ¥2,000 per half a day for one guide (Reservation required) （0773-22-2228） *Available on board or at the Kyoto Kotsu Center.

Get your hands on local items and souvenirs at the Fukuchiyama Information Center! There is also a wide range of 〈Fukuchiyama Castle goods〉 local souvenirs made using ● Pins Tamba-kuri chestnut, black (in silver & multi-color) beans, adzuki beans. ● Keychains You can also rent a bicycle ● Paper crafts from here (great for sightseeing in Fukuchiyama), or store your luggage (¥500 per day). 〈Mitsuhide-kun & Hiroko-san〉 ● Mini handkerchieves ● Straps ［Address］ 439 Ekimae-cho, Fukuchiyama City（JR Fukuchiyama Station North Exit） Fukuchiyama Tourism Association Mascots ［Open］ 9:00–17:00 ［Closed］ Year End/New Year ©2000 Sobei Amako / Amako Office ［Contact］ 0773-22-2228

For more Travel Information Fukuchiyama Tourist Information (Souvenir Store) Published by: Fukuchiyama City Hall, Industry & Tourism Promotion Division TEL: 0773-22-2228 FAX: 0773-24-4440 13-1 Aza-Naiki, Fukuchiyama City, 620-8501 439 Ekimae-cho, Fukuchiyama City, 620-0045 TEL: 0773-24-7076 FAX: 0773-23-6537 http://www.dokkoise.com/ http://www.city.fukuchiyama.kyoto.jp/

Issued November 2020