Amino Jinja Shrine

Amino Shrine is said to have been established before the 10th Century. When it was first established, the three goods who are enshrined there were in three different locations, but in 1452, they were merged into the current shrine we know today. The current main shrine hall was constructed in 192...

Sounji Temple & Garden

Sounji Temple can be found about 700m west of Kumihama station, near Kamitani Jinja Shrine. It is a Zen Buddhist Temple of the Rinzai Sect. The current main hall, abbot's chambers and head priest's quarters were reconstructed in 1801 and it is thought that the pond and garden were built around th...

Statues of Empress Hashiudo & her Son

Near Tateiwa Rock in Taiza in Tango cho, stand bronze statues of Empress Hashiudoso, one of the seven princesses of Kyotango, and her Son, Prince Shotoku. The statues stand at 3.5m and 1.5m respectively, and the stone pillar behind them is 5.5m tall. When there was conflict between noble families...

Otome Jinja Shrine

Otome Jinja can be found at the foot of Mt. Isanago in Mineyama and is associated with the Legend of Hagoromo. The legend has many retellings but tells the tale of a Tennyo (heavenly woman) who decends to earth and has her hagoromo (feather cloak) stolen. The Legend of Hagoromo at Otome Jinja say...

Omiyame Jinja Shrine

Omiyame Jinja Shrine, located in Omiya, is characterised by its 150m approach from the first Torii shrine gate to the main shrine building which is lined with stone lanterns and pine trees. The shrine grounds are dedicated Kyoto Prefectural Ancient Ritual History and two of the stone lanterns are...

Katsuya Nomura Baseball Gallery

Learn about the achievements of local baseball legend, Katsuya Nomura, who was born in Amino in 1935. At the Katsuya Nomura Baseball Gallery in Amino, you can view the various trophies and shields he received during his career, alongside the uniform he wore. The gallery is inside Amity Tango, ...

Nishijin Asagi Museum Tango

Nishijin textile, originating in Kyoto, is one of Japan's oldest traditional crafts. At the Nishijin Asagi Museum, you have the chance to visit an Open Factory and learn first-hand how Nishijin Textiles are made. The textiles produced by Nishijin Brocade Asagi Arts and Crafts are woven by skil...

Kyotango City History Center

This museum is housed in a former elementary school. The museum houses about 8,000 items, mainly those relating to traditional daily life and agricultural equipment. There are also items relating to the fishing, forestry, weaving industries, and old documents.   Details: Entrance Fees: A...

Komachi Koen Park

Komachi Koen Park, located in Omiya, is where Ono no Komachi spent her final days. She was one of the six famous poets of the Heian Era and was said to be extremely beautiful. In the park, visitors can find the palace-style "Komachi house" where Heian Era nobility spent their days. There is also ...

Kotohikihama Singing Sand Museum

This is an experience-based museum where you can learn everything about the singing sands of Kotohikihama Beach. Many things drift on the currents into Kotohikihama Beach from the Sea of Japan. Learn the stories these items tell. You can view the sand, quartz and small shell samples under a micro...

Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum

This museum exclusively hosts the works of Mitsumasa Anno. His soft, at times delicate, watercolor paintings feature landscapes and scenes from around the world. The museum's building itself is a work of art. Designed by world-renowned architect, Tadao Ando. You can also find the restaurant, wakude...

Inaba Family Merchant House – Gosho Inaba Honke

The Inaba family were wealthy merchants who lived in Kumihama. At first they earned money through production of malted rice during the Edo Period. They used their money to start a very successful shipping business focusing on coastal trade. They built the main building 130 years ago, it is a nationa...