Art, Culture & History

Sozoro

A tourist information center with rental bicycles. Michelin sport bicycles are available for rent from 9am to 5pm. Prices start at 500 yen for 2 hours and go up to a maximum fee of 1,000 yen for one day use. You can bike to Kei be……

Kinosaki Literature Museum

A two-story museum dedicated to Kinosaki's relationship with the arts.

Kitamaekan

Kitamaekan is a building situated right next to Takeno Beach housing a variety of attractions. The building receives its name from the Kita Mae ships that were active from the Edo period to the Meiji era, setting sail from Hokkaid……

Shinkoro Clock Tower

The oldest Japanese clock tower in the world.

Book Cafe Un

Relax at a cafe inspired by Kinosaki's relationship with the arts.

Japan Mongolia Folk Museum

Experience Mongolian culture and activities in the Tanto countryside.

Retro Arcades

Retro arcades offering slot games, vintage shooting games, and more.

Higurashi Coffee

A coffee shop in Toyooka selling recycled bags made from coffee bean sacks.

Todohyo

Located on Caban Street in Toyooka, Todohyou is a complex of renovated historical buildings dating back to approximately 100 years ago. Originally Toyooka City's premier high-class restaurant and event venue, what is now modern-d……

Kukuhi Shrine

Just north of the Hyogo Park Of The Oriental White Stork lies a shrine dedicated to Toyooka's protected natural treasure. Kukuhi Shrine hidden amongst the Toyooka countryside trees is known for receiving worshippers hoping for a ……

Toyooka Cinema

Built in 1927 and newly renovated in 2014, the Toyooka Cinema is a beloved hangout famous for its renovated vintage architecture and unique lineup of foreign and Japanese films. Two theater rooms, one large hall on the first floo……

Note : The Toyooka Cinema is temporarily on hiatus, however, the historic outside architecture is still available for viewing.