If you walk from the Izushi Bus Stop to the town with approaching from the west, you will find a "Samurai" residence, named "Karo Yashiki". This historical house used to be a retainer's house of the Izushi Domain.

At the end of the Edo Age, SENGOKU Sakyo lived in this house. He was a relative of SENGOKU Clan, who were land lords of Izushi Domain. But, he attempted to take over the Izushi Domain and he finally got a death penalty in 1835.

The house is open for the public with 200 Yen of admission fee.

If you walk further to the east, you will see a bridge and a gate on your right. This is the entrance of the ruins of Izushi Castle.

The downtown Izushi is located in the other side of Izushi castle. The Shinkoro Tower is the landmark and symbol of Izushi. This tower was built in 1871.

The Shinkoro Tower is located at the site of third bailey of the Izushi castle. To the North of the tower, you will see a moat of Izushi Castle.

Many people walked on the main street, near the Shinkoro Tower. You will see Mt. Ariko, where the Arikoyama Castle built prior to Izushi Castle is located. The atmosphere in Izushi was very calm and peace.

In Downtown Izushi, there are many "Soba" restaurants. "Soba" is a well-known product in Izushi. When you visit Izushi, please not forget to taste "Soba", there.

You will also see old houses.

Izushi had a serious fire damage in 1876, but still remains the historical atmosphere. In 2009, Izushi was designated as a Conservation District of Traditional Buildings.

How to get there
From Osaka, you will take a Limited Express "Konotori" to Toyooka, or take a Limited Express "Hashidate" from Kyoto to Toyooka. Then, take a bus to Izushi.

Other Historical Sites near by:
Ruins of Izushi Castle
Ruins of Arikoyama Castle
Toyooka
Ritsuunkyo