Fukuchiyama

Town with a feeling of luck and prosperity.
Fukuchiyama
You can imagine how it was before
settlement and see how it has grown
Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto pref.
“Dokkoise”
– sound of Fukuchiyama
Dokkoise is a phrase chanted during the
traditional dance of the region called
Fukuchiyama Odori. This phrase is said to
have originated from the calls of people
working to build Fukuchiyama Castle when
they carried heavy stones and other building
materials. The people of the town started
out singing and dancing with the calls. And
now the slow relaxing sound of Dokkoise
brings Japanese people nostalgic feelings.
From the castle tower, you can see most of the castle town and part of Yuragawa
River. There was nothing but that river when Akechi Mitsuhide started developing
the town. That is why we think it is a very special view of Fukuchiyama.
You can take a walk in the historic
castle town developed by
Akechi Mitsuhide
Some stylish cafes and
bakeries are along this street,
once the main street of the
town. It’s nice for taking a rest.
Fukuchiyama – A castle town built by Akechi Mitsuhide.
The town started out from nothing next to a river.
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[Admission] Adult ￥320, Child ￥100　[Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.)　[Hours] 9:00–17:00　[Address] 5 Naiki, Fukuchiyama City　[Inquiry] 0773-23-9564
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Akechi-Yabu
(a bamboo
grove)
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Yuragawa River
and Otonase
Bridge
2 min.
3 min.
on foot
on foot
Hirokoji St.
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5 min.
on foot
Goryo-jinja
Shrine
Fukuchiyama Castle – The heart of Tamba built by Akechi Mitsuhide
Fukuchiyama Castle (Fukuchiyama Folk Museum)
Visiting historical Fukuchiyama Castle
and Goryo-jinja Shrine
2 min.
on foot
Akechi Mitsuhide – a military commander in the age of the warring states of Japanese
history – attacked his lord Oda Nobunaga just before he unified the country.
Most Japanese people think he was a rebel. But in Fukuchiyama, a different perspective
is sometimes told.
Fukuchiyama Castle was built in around 1579 when Akechi Mitsuhide pacified the Tamba region by order
of Nobunaga. It was constructed as a forefront base to take the Chugoku region. The fortress was located
at the center of Fukuchiyama Basin surrounded by the Tamba Mountains, and behind, the Yuragawa and
Hokawa Rivers served as natural moats, which were skillfully used to take advantage of the hills in the
region. Mitsuhide developed the castle town on the riverside where prolonged war and floods devastated the
region, and named it Fukuchiyama. He implemented the freer economic policy, and commited himself to the
control of Yuragawa River. The good governance of Mitsuhide built the foundations for the Fukuchiyama you
see today. Because of his contribution, he is still respected by the people in Fukuchiyama to this day.
During the Edo period (1600–1867), this area flourished as a place with the castle town and the hub port of
Yuragawa River.
In the Meiji era, Fukuchiyama Castle was ruined leaving only the stonewalls and some structures. In 1986,
the castle tower was restored with the contribution of the city community. Since then, the castle tower has
overlooked Fukuchiyama and has stood as a symbol for the city.
The castle tower is open to the public as a museum, exhibiting the history of Fukuchiyama and Akechi
Mitsuhide.
<Only in Japanese>
●Every Sunday, 13:00–
●Tour starts at Tourist Information Office in
Fukuchiyama Sta.
You can have a
different view of the
castle from the bridge.
Fukuchiyama
Castle
Free to Join!
Guided Walking
Tour of the Town
Among the stonewalls,
there is a heart-shaped one.
If you find it, something
lucky might happen to you!
There used to be a riverbank
built by Mitsuhide to protect
the town from floods. You can
see the remnants of it.
Goryo-jinja Shrine
– where Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined
The “Kanae-ishi” stone is said
to make your wishes come
true if you pray to it.
Akechi Mitsuhide is enshrined with the god of
trade who was originally enshrined here. Some
important historical goods such as the KachuGumpo, which are the rules for samurai warriors
established by Mitsuhide are also stored here.
[Address] 238 Nakano, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-22-2255　Portrait of Akechi Mitsuhide
(Owned by Hontokuji Temple)
Akechi Mitsuhide
(1528? –1582)
A Japanese military
commander, who worked as
an important subordinate of
Oda Nobunaga. As a lord,
he is known for his good
governance, also as a highly
intelligent, wise person. He
attacked and killed his lord,
Oda Nobunaga in the rebellion
at Honnoji Temple, and why
he betrayed Nobunaga is one
of the biggest mysteries in
Japanese history.
Sato Taisei Memorial Museum of Art
Tamba Fabric Museum
Chisui (flood control) Museum
Art works by the Japanese-style painter Sato
Taisei, who was awarded the Order of Culture,
are exhibited in here in his hometown of
Fukuchiyama. His works reflect the natural
beauty of Japan.
Old clothing styles of ordinary Tamba people
are collected and exhibited here. You can see
the change of lifestyle brought about by the
modernization of Japan.
A historical Machiya house was turned into
a museum to introduce the history of flood
control and the traditional methods to prepare
for floods. Machiya has a structure that is less
vulnerable to floods.
[Address] 32-64 Aza-Okano, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Adult ￥210, Child ￥100
[Hours] 9:00–17:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.)
[Inquiry] 0773-23-2316
[Address] 10 Aza-Naiki, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Free　[Hours] 9:00–17:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on Tues.)
[Inquiry] 0773-23-6070
[Address] 39 Shimoyanagi, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Free　[Hours] 9:00–17:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if national holiday falls on a Tues.)
[Inquiry] 0773-22-4200
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The Vast Sea of Clouds
An Ocean in the Sky
Mt.Oe
Mt.Oe has been awed since ancient times, and there are many legends about Oni (Japanese
ogre) as the mountain area is believed to be their home. The mountain range is located
between Tango and Tamba. The road connecting Kyoto and Tango runs through it, and it
used to be a most difficult journey.
Mt.Oe consists of Mt.Senjogatake (832m) as its highest, Mt.Nabezuka (763m), Mt.Hatogamine
(746m) and Mt.Akaishi (736m). From spring to summer, you can enjoy a panoramic view
from the mountain; you may even see Wakasa Bay and the Tango Peninsula. In autumn,
you can enjoy seeing the trees with leaves that have changed color and the beautiful sea of
clouds, made from the mist from Yuragawa River and the mountains of Tamba.
Mt.Oe is also home to various plants from the north and south, designated
as Tango-Amanohashidate-Mt.Oe Quasi-National Park in 2007.
Oni (Japanese ogre) Exchange Museum
You can learn about Oni in Japan and ogres around the world.
The main exhibits include Onigawara (Japanese roof gargoyle),
Oni masks, local performances about Oni. We can help you
answer the question: What is an Oni?
[Admission] Adult ￥320, High school students ￥210,
Junior high and elementary school students ￥160
[Hours] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30)
[Closed] Mondays (Tue. if a holiday falls on Mon.)
[Address] 909 Busshoji , Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-56-1996
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of Mt.Oe is highly recommended.
You will be able to see the breathtaking
scenery of a sea of clouds from autumn to
early winter.
[Address] Kitabara, Oe-cho,
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The Three Legends of
Defeating the Oni in Mt.Oe
Prince Maroko and the Three Onis
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terrorizing Mt.Oe. The signs of relics related to the legend
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In the mid-Heian period, Shuten Doji (the Oni leader
of Mt.Oe) was acting so badly in Kyoto. Minamoto no
Yorimitsu and his retainers deceived the Oni by making
him drunk and killed him. It was made into a Japanese folk
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scenery season to season. The colored
leaves of autumn are especially gorgeous.
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the suspension bridge, you can see the
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[Address] Busshoji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Hikoimasu no Kimi and Kugamimi no Mikasa
This is the very first story of defeating Oni written in an
ancient book. It is a story from the era of Emperor Sujin
about how Hikoimasu no Kimi killed Kugamimi no Mikasa.
It is considered that the story describes the conquest of the
Tango region by the Yamato government.
Oni’s footprint
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Yakuno Plateau brings a range of
spectacular blessings from nature
A Journey of Four Seasons
Walking on the Plateau
The Color of Four Seasons
in Fukuchiyama
Colorful flowers and leaves in each season
give you a sense of peace.
Kyoto Tree-planting Center
In every mid-April, Yae-beni-weeping cherry
blossoms are full in bloom. The 25 cherry trees
make a pink tunnel of cherry flowers approximately
80m long. The cherry trees are lit up at night, which
provides a sight of magical beauty.
Weeping Cherry
It is said the Yakuno Plateau used to be a part of ocean a long time
ago, and was formed when Mt.Takara, the only volcano in Kyoto, erupted
some 300,000 to 400,000 years ago. The vegetables grown on the
black soil of volcanic ash are popular for their good taste. The scenery
of natural beauty changes from season to season, such as cherry
blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn.
[Address] 1906 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-38-0066
Yakuno Basalt Rock Park
Inside the park is a field of volcanic rocks that formed
when Mt.Takara erupted and lava flew over the area. The
hexagonal columns of basalt rocks are lit up at night,
creating a fantastic sight.
[Address] 98-1 Ogura, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Moss Phlox
Moss phlox of Nagao
Japanese Wisteria
Sainokami no Fuji Park
Water Lily
Nozasa Water Lily Pond
Japanese Bush Clover
Yosenji Temple
Nosho no Sato Yakuno
roadside station
Fresh vegetable markets, restaurants,
Japanese sweets shops are all together
in one area. In the vegetable markets, you
can buy juicy fresh vegetables grown in
Yakuno and the restaurants serve locally
grown food. It provides a great opportunity
for shopping and relaxation.
Tree Peony
Dogenji Temple
Chinese Fringetree
Raikoji Temple
Althea
Kyuhoji Temple
Colored Leaves
Tenneiji Temple
Flower Calendar
In Miwa, you can see the original landscape of Japan.
Hosono Pass
Many people have walked
the pass in the past as it
used to be an important
point on Sanin-do Road
(Kyo-kaido Road). Along
the 2km earthen road, there
are the remains of an old
teahouse, spring water, etc.
[Area] Ubaranaka to Omi, Miwacho, Fukuchiyama City
Kiyo-chan is
Director of Miwa-So!
Take a Walk in Satoyama
Hydrangea
Colored leaves
Temple of Hydrangea – Kannonji Temple
Temple of Japanese Maple - Choanji Temple
This temple is very popular as the center of worship
of Kannon (god of mercy) in the Tamba region. It was
also chosen as the 1st temple of 24 listed temples
with flowers in the Kansai area. About 10,000
hydrangeas are full in bloom from June to July.
This is an old temple at the foot of Mt.
Himegami. The oldest statue of Yakushinyorai (Healing-Buddha) in Tamba is kept
here. The Japanese maple leaves beautifully
turn red in autumn.
[Address] 1067 Kannonji, Fukuchiyama City
[Hours] 9:00–17:00　[Closed] Open every day
[Admission] Adult ￥350 (charged only in Hydrangea season)
[Inquiry]0773-27-1618
[Address] 577 Okunobe, Fukuchiyama City
[Hours] 9:00–16:30　[Closed] Open every day
[Admission] ￥300　[Inquiry] 0773-22-8768
April
Cherry
May
Tree Peony
June
July
In three different types of greenhouses, you
can see cacti, tropical trees, orchids and
more.
A restaurant that serves the food harvested in the countryside,
large public bathes and sports facilities are all in one place. Local
specialty goods are also available.
[Address] 4 Koaza-Gongen, Terao, Miwa-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Closed] 3rd Tuesday of every month　[Inquiry] 0773-58-2310
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Weeping Cherry
Moss Ｐhlox
Japanese
Wisteria
Chinese
Fringetree
Azalea
Summer
Hydrangea
Water Lily
August
September
October
November
December
Fukuchiyama Botanical Gardens
Miwa-So (Inn)
Spring
March
Japanese Bush
Clover
Colored
Leaves
Althea
Autumn
Winter
January
February
[Address] 377-1 Izaki, Fukuchiyama City
(Inside Sandanike Park)
[Hours] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30)
[Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.)
[Admission] Adult ￥310, 4 y.o–Junior high students ￥150
[Inquiry] 0773-22-6617
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Visit Sacred Places
Three Shrines of
Motoise Sansha
Seek the home of
Goddesses
for their blessings
It is said Amaterasu Omikami, or the goddess of the sun, had visited and stayed in where
Motoise Naiku Kotai-jinja Shrine is today. Amaterasu Omikami visited several places after that,
and 54 years later, settled in Ise-jingu Shrine (one of the most prestigious shrines in Japan).
The goddess of agriculture, Toyouke no Okami, who came down to the region originally, is
enshrined at Motoise Geku Toyouke-daijinja Shrine. It is also said that Toyouke no Okami went
down near the place where Amaterasu Omikami had settled.
Since then, both shrines have“Moto-Ise”(formarly Ise) in their names. The two shrines plus
Amanoiwato-jinja Shrine are called Motoise Sansha Shrines, or the three shrines where the
goddesses stayed before they left for Ise, and considered sacred to this day.
Goddess of Safe Childbirth
Obara-jinja Shrine
The Obara-jinja Shrine has been respected since
ancient times as the place dedicated for the goddess
of safe childbirth and plentiful harvests. It is said that
the Kuki family, who ran the Ayabe feudal domain
during the Edo period (1603-1868), visited the shrine
whenever someone in the family became pregnant.
A lot of people still visit the 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 can see today was
rebuilt in 1796.
Motoise Naiku Kotai-jinja Shrine
In the quiet forest is the main shrine,
built in the style of shrine architecture
based on that of Ise-Jingu Shrine
with a thatched roof; surrounded by
a 2000-year-old Japanese cedar tree
named Ryuto no Sugi, 2 subordinating
shrines and 83 small shrines. The torii
gate in front of the main shrine is made
of logs with bark, in the ancient style.
[Address] Obara, Miwa-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-58-4324
[Address] 217 Naiku, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-56-1011
Look at the curve in the shrine!
These dragons look alive!
Obara-no-Ubuya
(House for Childbirth in Obara)
Motoise Geku Toyouke-daijinja Shrine
Amanoiwato-jinja Shrine
The goddess of agriculture, Toyouke no Okami, who came
down to Tango, is enshrined here. As with Motoise Naiku
Kotai-jinja Shrine, its torii gate is also made of logs with bark
and near the main shrine has Ryuto no Sugi, a Japanese cedar
tree which is said to be lit on fire by a dragon on the day before
the beginning of spring according to the lunisolar calendar.
The shrine sits at the foot of Mt.Himurogatake, a sacred
mountain. Surrounded by the old native forest, and it is next to
a stream with clear water. There is also a uniquely shaped rock
named Mikura-iwa on which it is said to be used to sit on by
various gods and goddesses. There is a very relaxing atmosphere
around the shrine.
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
[Inquiry] 0773-56-1560
A Ubuya is a house where Japanese
women delivered children. This Ubuya
is located on the riverside area in front
of Obara-jinja Shrine. Women used to
come and stay here for seven days to
deliver children when they reached
full term. This tradition continued
until quite recently, about 100 years
ago. The entrance of the house is
facing Obara-jinja Shrine. It is said
that because of the blessings of the
goddess of safe childbirth, all children
are delivered safely here.
Charms for Safe Childbirth
Koyasu-no-suna
The sand from the
earthen floor in Obarano-Ubuya is called
Koyasu-no-suna (the
sand of easy childbirth).
It is available at Obarajinja Shrine as a good
luck charm for safe
childbirth.
[Address] 206-1 Busshoji , Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Make a wish with every step
Make your wish come true
A sacred place where the Sun sets
Mt. Himurogatake
Some people say that Mt.Himurogatake is “Japan’s Pyramid”. Since ancient
times, it has been prohibited to enter the mountain．
It is said your wishes
come true if you worship Mt.Himurogatake from Yohaijo, or the place to
worship from 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 (Husband and wife rocks) in Ise and goes down on
the highest point of the mountain on the day of the summer solstice.
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Free to Join!
Guided Walking
Tour of the Town
<Only in
Japanese>
The Mystery and Myths of
Motoise-jinja Shrine
●Every Saturday, 13:00–
●Tour starts at Motoise
Tourist Information Center
Pilgrimage to the 88 Stone Buddhas 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 built 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...
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Attractions
Experiences and Activities
Sandanike Park
Inside the park there is a zoo,
botanical gardens, science
museum, gymnasium, tennis
courts etc. You can enjoy
various kinds of activities.
The seasonal beauty of cherry
blossoms and colored leaves
are also worthwhile to see.
Lacquer Painting of Traditonal
Japanese Wood Products - Yakuno
Tree and Lacquer Museum
Japanese paper making - Oe Washi
(Japanese paper) Denshokan Museum
The traditional paper called Tango Futamata Washi is
preserved in this museum. The Japanese paper was
once produced a lot in this region. You can try making
paper from locally grown Kozo trees. Experience the
tradition of craftsmanship! Reservations are required
for paper making workshops.
[Address] 1883 Futamata, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Adult ￥200, High school students ￥150, Junior high
and elementary students ￥100
Workshop fee: letter pad/small paper ￥800, large paper
(certificate size) ￥1,000
[Hours] 10:00–16:00
[Closed] Open on Sat & Sun. plus national holidays
[Inquiry] 0773-56-2106
Fukuchiyama Zoo
In the zoo you can interact with various 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 (Inside Sandanike Park)
[Hours] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:30)
[Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.)
[Admission] Adult ￥200, 4 y.o.– Junior high students ￥100
[Inquiry] 0773-23-4497
Fukuchiyama Children’s
Science Museum
The museum provides an
opportunity to learn science
through hands-on learning
methods. There is a science theater and a planetarium.
[Address] 377-1 Izaki, Fukuchiyama City (Inside Sandanike Park)
[Hours] 9:00–17:00 (Enter before 16:00)
[Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.)
[Admission] Adult ￥310, 4 y.o.–Junior high students ￥150
[Inquiry] 0773-23-6292
Onsen- Hot springs
Refresh your body after a long day
of exploring
Onigawara making – Onigawara
(Japanese gargoyle) workshop
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“Tamba lacquer” has a history of some 1300
years. Yakuno is the only place in Kyoto prefecture that
produces lacquer, and it has been an important specialty
product of the region.
You may feel like being a lacquer painter if you try their
lacquer painting! Reservations are required for workshops.
[Address] 2199 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City (Inside Nosho no
Sato Yakuno roadside station)
[Admission] Adult ￥320, Junior high school
students and younger are Free
(Workshop fee: ￥520 plus cost of material)
[Hours] 10:00–17:00
[Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls
on Wed.), Workshops are held on Wed &
Thurs.
[Inquiry] 0773-38-9226
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Onigawara
You can try making Onigawara, or a Japanese roof
gargoyle. In the workshop you will make one in a
smaller size than that of the actual roof gargoyle,
but using the same special clay used in making real
Onigawara. Reservations are required for workshops.
[Address] 912-1 Busshoji , Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City (Inside
Mt.Oe Shuten Doiji no Sato)
[Admission] Workshop fee: ¥1,080– /tile
[Hours] 9:00–16:00
[Closed] Mondays (Tue. if holiday falls on Mon.) and the next
day of a holiday
[Inquiry] 0773-56-0095
Rice planting and harvesting – Tanada of Kewara
Hotel Royal Hill Fukuchiyama & Spa
“Fukusen Genyu”
[Address] 176 Koaza-Sawaiyama, Aza-Haze,
Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Adult ￥700, Child ￥350
[Hours] 6:30–10:00, 16:00–23:00
[Inquiry] 0773-27-5000
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Fukuchiyama Onsen “Yoro no Yu”
Yakuno Kogen Onsen “Hokkori Kan”
[Address] 81-33 Koaza-yado, Aza-osada,
Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Adult ￥700, Elementary school
students and younger ￥350, under 2 y.o. Free
[Hours] 10:00 – 23:00 (Enter before 22:30)
[Closed] Open every day
[Inquiry] 0773-27-6000
[Address] 2179 Hirano, Yakuno-cho, Fukuchiyama City
(Inside Nosho no Sato Yakuno roadside station)
[Admission] Adult ￥600, Junior high students and younger ￥300, under
3 y.o. Free
[Hours] 10:00 /12:00 noon (on weekdays) –22:00 (Enter before 21:30)
[Closed] Wednesdays (Thurs. if holiday falls on Wed.)
[Inquiry] 0773-38-0001
Tanada (Rice terrace) of Kewara in Oe-cho is selected as one of the
Top 100 Tanadas in Japan. You can try rice planting in spring, and
rice harvesting in autumn in this original landscape of Japan.
[Address] Kewara, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
[Inquiry] 0773-56-1102 (Fukuchiyama Tourist Information, Oe branch)
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Learn more about
Fukuchiyama
culture and history.
Okumo Museum
★Fukuchiyama’
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Tamba-Guri
(Chestnuts)
are used
You can see a house built in the
modern Japanese architectural style,
which is a combination of Western
and traditional Japanese architectural
techniques. There is a restaurant that
serves locally grown food. Appointment
is required to look inside.
[Address] 1936 Kita-Ariji, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama
City
[Admission] Adult ¥300
[Hours] 9:00–17:00
[Closed] Mondays (Tue. if holiday falls on Mon.)
[Inquiry] 0773-57-0168
Tamba Dainagon
(Red Beans)
are used
The Sweets in Fukuchiyama
are so tasty!
Sweets
Fukuchiyama has been an important
point of railway transportation. The
history of railway in Fukuchiyama and
a diorama of the old Fukuchiyama
railway station are exhibited in
building 1, and a real steam train
is exhibited in the building 2 of the
museum.
Fukuchiyama is the hometown of the
47th prime minister of Japan, Hitoshi
Ashida, who led the country in the
difficult time after the 2nd World War.
His achievements are exhibited here, in
this museum.
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Matsuri
(Festivals)
★Fukuchiyama’
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Kyo-Mizuna
(Mustard Greens)
are used
[Address] 32 Shimoshin, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Free
[Hours] 10:00–17:30
[Closed] Thursdays
[Inquiry] 0773-23-5430
[Address] 36 Miya, Fukuchiyama City
[Admission] Free
[Hours] 9:00–17:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (Wed. if holiday falls on Tue.)
[Inquiry] 0773-27-9445
Festivals are
special days indeed
in Fukuchiyama.
August
Dokkoise Matsuri
(festival)
You can’t talk about the summer in
Fukuchiyama without “Fukuchiyama
Odori”, or the traditional local dance in
Fukuchiyama. You will hear the chant,
“Dokkoise”, from anywhere in the town
during the time of this festival. Around
the middle of August you will see
people, from young to old, men and
women, dancing around.
Koshihikari
(Rice) is used
★Fukuchiyama’
s★
“Poppo Land”
Fukuchiyama Railway Museum
Ashida Hitoshi Museum
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go Kuromatsu tr
Travel on the Tan
joy the sweets
where you can en
train cars.
inside the stylish
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Pumpkin
is used
April
Fukuchiyama
Castle Festival
The festival is held around Fukuchiyama
castle and Goryo-jinja Shrine. You can
see the Mitsuhide Gyoretsu (a samurai
procession), the parade of Fukuchiyama
Odori (the traditional dance in
Fukuchiyama) and more.
September
Motoise Hassaku Matsuri
(festival)
This Matsuri originated in the ritual for rain at
the Motoise Shrines. Today it is designated
as one of the Traditional Festivals of Kyoto
Pref. Yakko-dochu is a dynamic parade;
people throw and pass the decorated special
heavy spear (approximately 20kg) along the
way. The festival is held on the 1st Sunday of
September every year at both Motoise Naiku
Kotai-jinja Shrine and Motoise Geku Toyoukedaijinja Shrine.
Do you know Fukuchiyama’
s
specialty products?
Why don’
t you try
the local food in
Fukuchiyama?
Usuyaki (Thin Okonomiyaki)
Green Tea in
Fukuchiyama　Kyo-Mizuna(mustard greens), Murasakizukin(young black soy beans),
Cucumber etc.
This high-quality Japanese
green tea is produced
at the riverside area of
Yuragawa.
Fukuchiyama’s Okonomiyaki, or Japanese salted
pancakes, are thinner than those in other places.
You can eat many because they are thin and light!
Gum Soba (A chewy fried noodle)
October
Nukata no Dashi Matsuri (festival)
This festival is held on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of
October every year in the Nukata region of Yakuno-cho.
The unique “Tsukurimon” artworks are the decorated
vegetables and plants expressing the scenes of folk
stories, which are meant to bring a good harvest of
crops. Another highlight of the festival is a parade with
a 2-story structure Dashi (floats) of which the upper
part rotates. This Matsuri is also designated as one of
the Traditional Festivals of Kyoto Pref.
12
October
Mt. Oe Shuten Doji Matsuri
(festival)
This Matsuri is an event related to Oni
(Japanese ogre) at Oe-cho, where there are
many legends of Oni. The parade of Oni and
samurai warriors, local traditional performances
related to Oni, Oni quizzes and others are held
during the festival.
November
Fukuchiyama Marathon
Every year 10,000 participants run
through the historic castle town
developed by Akechi Mitsuhide, also
along the grand Yuragawa River.
Hoji Bamboo Shoots
The excellent Hoji Bamboo
Shoots are soft and mild, and
their color is white.
Taste of Tamba – known as Tamba chestnuts, Tamba black
soy beans, Tamba red beans
A firm and chewy brown noodle, uniquely called
“Gum”, or rubber.
13
701
701
426
2
Kyoto Pref.
251
▲ 736.2
Onitake-Inari
Jinja Shrine
▲
Oe Washi (Japanese paper)
63
Denshokan Museum
▲839.2
528
176
530
Enmanin Temple
Mt.Takara
349.7
Takarayama Park
Showa Elementary
School
523
494
Kyoto Tango
Railway
485
9
Nozasa
Water Lily Pond
Yakuno branch
9
Mt.Himegami
▲406.1
109
Choanji
Temple
427
526
▲512.5
Toyooka
City
Fukuchiyama City
109
Kinosaki
Onsen
Hyogo
Pref.
427
AmanoHashidate
Takeda
Castle Ruin
approx. 1 hour 30 min.
Kyoto
Pref.
HigashiMaizuru
青垣ＩＣ Ayabe
⇔
approx. 60 min.
7
(by Express train)
Take429JR Sanin Main Line and get off at KinosakiOnsen Sta.
Areas of Interest around
大阪国際空港
Fukuchiyama
神戸
429
Asago City
Takeda Castle Ruins
By Car
Takeda
[Photograph by Toshihisa Yoshida]
78
大阪
approx. 1 hour
Toward Wadayama on Route 9 (approx. 40km)
109
By Train
78
approx.
1 hour 30 min.–2 hours
Take JR Sanin Main Line to Wadayama Sta. and
then take JR Bantan Line to Takeda Sta. 291
7
氷上ＩＣ
JR Sanin Main Line 防災センター
大谷池
Ayabe City
55
481
松縄手
市立南陵中学校
481
国土交通省福知山国道維持出張所
Yamaga
Maizuru
City
450
522
173
たちき
9
Red Brick Park
59
27
The retro-inspired, romantic red brick warehouses are
the symbol of Maizuru City. The warehouses were used
by the former Japanese Navy, and are now open to the
public as a place of entertainment and relaxation.
51
あせり
709
わち
Obara-jinja Shrine
59
Fukuchiyama
59
Kyogahana
Castle Ruin
Obara-no-Ubuya
By Car
12
approx. 45 min.
via Maizuru-Wakasa EXPWY
MaizuruHigashi Area
By Train
approx. 1 hour 15 min.
Take JR Sanin Main Line to Ayabe Sta., and then
take JR Maizuru Line to Higashi-Maizuru Sta.
Walk 10 min. from Higashi-Maizuru Sta.
173
Funai-gun
Kyotamba Town
521
Miwa branch
Miwa Folk Museum
中部国際空港
セントレア
By Car
Ayabe City
709
26
いちじま
奈良県
59
541
97
Hosono Pass
447
9
approx. 1 hour
711
via Route 176 (approx. 45km)
Mt.Shikakura
▲
547.8
(by Express train)
710
くろい
69
138
Founded447 in Ayabe, Gunze Ltd.
has led the modernization of the
Japanese fabric industry. A Gunze
museum, rose gardens and a local
product shop are in the premises.
710
By Train City
Tamba
approx. 30 min.
しもやま
Ayabe Gunze Square
Kyuhoji Temple709
59
山線 Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line
175
福知 Take
and get off at Amano-hashidate春日
Sta.ＪＣＴ
ＪＲ
豊岡自動車
畿
近
道
春日
Ｉ
Ｃ
北
いそう
9
27
483
Miwa-So(Inn)
The 3.6km long sandbar with white sand, blue
283
ocean and the green leaves
of the pine trees create
a picturesque landscape. It is one of the three great
138
views of Japan.
14
Yurano Garden
Fukuchiyama
City Hall
26
283 Amano-hashidate
奈良
Amano285
hashidate
ta.
ニコニコ温泉
広峯古墳記念公園
282
Fukuchiyama
ma S
Fukuchiyama
⇔
427
282
Ayabe
8
Mutobe P.A
Miyazu
City
⇔
多可町
⇔
多可郡
京都
77
ハローワーク福知山
Maizuru-Wakasa
Express way
Tamba-Takeda
名古屋
神戸空港
The ruins are located at the summit of a mountain, at
the point of 353.7m high. The
remnants of terraced
関西国際空港
stone walls shows that the size of the territory is大阪府
one
of the largest among the remaining castle ruins. It is
registered as a National Historical Site.
Fukuchiyama
708
24
1 善行寺
Fukuchiyama Onsen
Yoro no Yu
175
109
Toward Kinosaki on Route 426 (approx. 65km)
Fukuchiyama I.C
Ashida Hitoshi
Museum
JR Fukuchiyama Line
chiya
Umezako
Junmei Elementary
School
484
1
Fukuchiyama Castle
Sato Taisei1 Art Museum
Tamba Fabric
Museum
⇔
The hot spring in the Kansai area has been popular
from long ago, and especially loved by writers.
The town provides a feel of nostalgia, and people
in Yukata (a casual cotton kimono) perfectly fit the
276 public hot
scene. You can experience 7 different
springs called “Sotoyu”.
Joka St.
ふちがき
私立京都共栄学園高等学校
私立京都共栄学園中学校
Kannonji
Temple
Dogenji
Temple
9
(a bamboo grove)
481
Fukuchiyama
27
Tourist Information
9
Takatsu
Isa
Fukusen Genyu
Fuk494u
74
74
524
Fukuchiyama
429
Fukuchiyama
City
Kinosaki Onsen
By Train
74
8
Mt.Eboshi
Kinosaki
Onsen
55
Central Area
Akechi-Yabu
74
Raikoji
Temple
FukuchiyamaShimin-Byoin-Guchi
(Fukuchiyama City Hospital)
429
By Car
Araga-kashinokidai
Line
Ayabe I.C
Daigoji
Temple
9
綾部ＪＣＴ
Main
9
▲536.5
Kawakamiguchi
Shimo-Yakuno
492
Mt.Karasugadake
9
Yakuno Basalt Rock Park
Fukuchiyama
▲ 544.0
Maki
anin
489
Mt.Onigajo
56
JR Sanin
Main Line
JR S
51
55
Citizen Plaza
Fukuchiyama 494
Muroodanisan
Kannonji Temple
o
Hirok
Poppo Land
Goryo-jinja Fukuchiyama
Shrine
Railway
Museum
74
綾部ＰＡ
Kyoto Renaiss
Hospital
Fukuchiyama
Tax Office
490
Fukuchiyama
Kosei Kaikan Hall
486
Kyoto Pref.
Fukuchiyama Area
494
General Affairs Office
55
528
Nosho no Sato Yakuno
roadside station
Kami-Yakuno
Santou I.C
276
9
27
Chisui (flood control)
Museum
ji St.
Keyaki St.
490
368.9
491
Shimo-Amazu
Oro Nature Recreation Center
526
276
175
64.9
舞鶴西ＩＣ
ＪＲ
舞
鶴
線
273
Pilgrimage to
the 88 Stone Buddhas
63
on Yakuno Plateau
Yanase
Tenneiji
Temple
Fukuchiyama City
Hospital
岳山
Mt.Shiroyama
74
27
Okumo Museum
Sandanike
Pond
まぐら
Kobo River
55
Sainokami no Fuji 下篠尾
Park
55
Yu
ra
ga
wa
Ri
ve
r
Yakuyoke-jinja
Shrine
491
Motoise Geku
494
Toyouke-daijinja Shrine
Oe
51
66
74
530
Kyoto
Tree-planting
Center
To Yabu City
426
175
Gujo
Sato no Eki
Mitake
63
56
Kyoto Tango Railway
Miyafuku Line
Moss Phlox of Nagao
707
Asago City
Onigawara
Park
490
Heated Swimming Pool
66
Public
Gymnasium
Civic Athletic
Ground
533
あつなかとんや
Oe-Koko-Mae
(Oe High School)
Oe branch
Mt.Mitake
Fukuchiyama Zoo
にしまいづる
570
487
Fukuchiyama Botanical Gardens
28
ししょ
55
Sandanike Park
線
舞鶴
ＪＲ
175
532
Futamata
9
Midori no Sato
Exchange Center
Maizuru-Oe I.C
177
568
Motoise Naiku
Yuragawa P.A
Kotai-jinja Shrine
Amanoiwato-jinja
Shrine
Hokuryo General Center
63
Oeyama-GuchiNaiku
舞鶴東ＩＣ
Fukuchiyama
51 Museum
Children's Science
舞鶴若
狭自
動
Mt.Shiroyama
(Mt.Iwato)
427.3
63
530
pr
es
sw
ay
Kewara
567
Maizuru City
Mt.Himurogatake
Tango-Amanohashidate-Mt.Oe
Quasi-National Park
Toyooka City
558
Shindoji Bridge
Mt.Oe
(Mt.Senjogatake)
28
Yosenji Temple
Downtown Map
601
川
久
和
線
宮福
鉄道
丹後
京都
Map
56
(a mountain stream)
27
565
569
ひがしまいづる
Ex
Mt.Akaishi
426
Karakawa
Monument of Oni
Futasegawa-Keiryu
▲ 832.5
252
528
Exchange Museum
Mt.Oe Shuten Doji no Sato
Yosano
Town
Miyazu City
kan
482
Hyogo Pref.
178
45
to-Ju
Kyo
Fukuchiyama
City
253
しののめ
9
To Yosano Town Oni (Japanese orge)
道
車
176
247
Hyogo Pref. Kyoto Pref.
509
711
709
300
Ayabe
By Car
approx. 20 min.446
ＪＲ山陰本線
27
445
via Kyoto Prefectural Road 8
By Train
approx. 20 min.
173Get
off at Ayabe Sta. on JR Sanin Main Line
Take JR Sanin Main Line and 444
get off at Ayabe Sta.
至篠山市
至南丹市
9
15
ACCESS TO FUKUCHIYAMA
Fukuchiyama
City
Sea of Japan
178
Toyooka
o
Kyoto Tang
Railway 312
Yoza-Amanohashidate I.C
Tango
Peninsula
178
Obama Line (JR) 27
Obama
Nishi-Maizuru Higashi-Maizuru
303
Maizuru Line (JR)
Maizuru-Higashi I.C
Maizuru-Nishi I.C
Ayabe-Ankokuji I.C
Ayabe
Kyotamba-Wachi I.C
162
27
Ayabe JCT
Scheduled to be
Kasuga I.C
Fukuchiyama I.C
opened in fiscal year 2015
9
Bantan
Sa
Maizuru-Wakasa
nin
Access way
Ma
Express way
Tamba I.C
in L
ine
175
Kyoto-Jukan
(JR
176
Express way
)
Chugoku
Kutsukake
Express wa
173
y
I.C Kyoto
Yokawa
JCT Kobe
1
Sanyo Ex
Suita
JCT
press way
Oyamazaki
JCT
JCT
2
367
Kusatsu
JCT
i
Ma
Shin-M
Meishin
Highway
eishin
Highw
Nagoya
Kobe
Airport
Osaka
International
Airport
Osaka
Kansai
International
Airport
Osaka
Pref.
Nara
Chubu Centrair
International
Airport
Nara
Pref.
Narita
International Airport
Higashi-Meihan
Expressway
ay
ki
Kameyama
JCT
Ex
Osaka
do
kai
To
J
e(
in
nL
Maibara 21
22
1
R)
Kin
Kobe
Lake Biwa
Nagoya
Kyoto
Kobe
161
Line
Akashi
8
Kosei
Line (JR)
Kyoto
Pref.
Hyogo
Pref.
Tsuruga I.C
Obama I.C
a
iyam
uch
Fuk
Himeji
Hokuriku
Expressway
Tsuruga
Miyazu
Miyazu-Amanohashidate I.C
176
Wadayama
Maizuru-Oe I.C
175
Wadayama
JCT
Fukuchiyama
Kita-Kinki
312 Toyooka Express way
Bantan
Line (JR)
Wakasa Bay
Osaka
International
Airport
pre
Kobe●
Kyoto
●
ss
Osaka
●
Haneda
Airport
●
Tokyo
Chubu Centrair
International Airport
wa
y
Kansai
International
Airport
From Major Cities
By Car
By Train
From Kyoto approx. 1 hour 45 min.
From Kyoto approx. 1 hour 15 min.
approx. 85km via Kyoto-Jukan
EXPWY and Route 9
Take JR Sanin Main Line (Express train)
and get off at Fukuchiyama Sta.
From Osaka approx. 1 hour 30 min.
From Osaka approx. 1 hour 30 min.
approx. 100km to Fukuchiyama
I.C. via Chugoku EXPWY
Take JR Fukuchiyama Line (Express train)
and get off at Fukuchiyama Sta.
From Tsuruga approx. 1 hour 30 min.
From Osaka (Namba)
nonstop
approx. 1 hour 50 min.
From Kobe (Sannomiya)
nonstop
approx. 1 hour 30 min.
From Tokyo
nonstop
approx. 9 hour 30 min.
●Railway JR Fukuchiyama Station
Kyoto Tango Railway Fukuchiyama Station
0773-23-8632
0773-23-7115
●Bus
Kyoto Kotsu
Tango Kairiku Kotsu West Japan JR Bus
Kyoto Kotsu Highway Bus Reservation Center
0773-22-6367
0772-42-0321
0771-86-1510
0773-76-8800
●Taxi
One-day ticket: Adult ¥300, Child ¥150
You can also rent a bicycle at the following places.
Transportation Contact Information
The city round bus (North route) is useful to
travel around the downtown of Fukuchiyama.
Buses come to the North exit of Fukuchiyama
Sta. every 30 min.
Rent a Bicycle
approx. 110km via MaizuruWakasa EXPWY
By
Highway
Bus
City Round Bus (North Route)
Nikko Taxi Fukuchiyama Office 0773-22-4111
Chuo Taxi
0773-22-1313
Fukufuku Taxi
0773-22-8822
For more Travel Information
Fukuchiyama Tourist Information
TEL：0773-22-2228　FAX：0773-24-4440
439 Ekimae-cho, Fukuchiyama City, 620-0045
www.dokkoise.com/
Published by : F ukuchiyama City, Tourism Promotion Division
13-1 Aza-Naiki, Fukuchiyama City, 620-8501
TEL 0773-24-7076 FAX 0773-23-6537
www.city.fukuchiyama.kyoto.jp/
* Some of the photographs on the brochure are provided by the members of the photograph
club, “Rediscovering the local area through photography”, Hiroshi Yoshida, Takao Moriji,
Norio Onishi and Masahiko Takenaka.
* Kita-Kinki Tango Railway changes the name to Kyoto Tango Railway after April 2015.
Also, Atsunaka-tonya Station is changed to Fukuchiyama-Shimin-Byoin-Guchi Station.
・Fukuchiyama Tourist Information
0773-22-2228 ¥400/2h～
・Fukuchiyama Parking
0773-23-0266 ¥400/5h～
The origins of Japanese culture, still present
in the fields, mountains, and sea of Kyoto
Umi no Kyoto
(Discover your own Kyoto by the sea)
A unique culture has continued since the Jomon Period
(some 10,000 years ago–). Another culture was introduced
from the continent via the rough sea of the Sea of Japan.
This is where the two cultures mixed, ancient civilizations
blossomed and formed the settings of numerous myths and
legends.
The Yuragawa River connects Kyoto and Osaka with the
Sea of Japan. Fukuchiyama, with the port of Yuragawa
River, once prospered as the center of trade and
communication. Fukuchiyama is still an important junction
for many people and goods, and is also the entrance of the
North Kansai area today.
To start exploring the Kyoto by the sea, visit Fukuchiyama
and find out the romantic Umi no Kyoto . Here, you can
find the origins of Japanese culture.
Umi no Kyoto (Discover your own Kyoto by the sea) www.uminokyoto.jp/
Published in March 2015