Yosano Sightseeing
Chirimen-Kaido Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
An old road going through the Kaya district of Yosano Town is nicknamed “Chirimen Road.” This area has many remnants of old merchant’s homes, medical clinics, banks, and other buildings that once made it a bustling area.
| Phone | Former Bito Family Home 0772-43-1166 |
Former Bito Family Home Kyoto Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property
Rebuilt in 1863 as a raw silk chirimen merchant’s house. In the 1920s, the house was expanded to include Western-style rooms. For generations, the head of the Bito family served as the village headman during the Edo Period. During the Meiji Period, the Bito family head served in important positions such as Tango Bank president, Kaya Railways president, and Kaya Town Mayor.
| Admission | Adults: ¥440, Elementary and jr. high school: ¥110 *Discounts available for groups of 8 or more. |
| Open | 9:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Ｗｅn. (open if a national holiday and closed the following day instead), year-end and New Year’s period |
| Address | Kaya 1085, Yosano-cho, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-43-1166 |
Former Kaya Railway Kaya Station (Kaya Railway Museum)
This building was actually used as Kaya Station before it was moved here. It is a Western-style, two-story wooden building. In front is an unusual Semaphore railway signal and old-style cylindrical mailbox. The museum exhibits artifacts related to the Kaya Railway.
| Open | 9:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Normally open | only on Sat., Sun., and national holidays. |
| Address | Kaya 433, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-43-0232 (during museum hours) |
Ouchi Pass Ichijikan Park
A nature facility with expansive views of Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Top Three Scenic Views There are panoramic cottages, tent sites, and showers. Geared for outdoor beginners as well. The five panoramic cottages are especially popular. and are surrounded by greenery for a relaxing stay. Famous spring water runs from the pine trees and Iwataki to the prefectural road.
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| April 1st–Nov. 30th Reservations accepted from March 20th. *When the park is closed Dec. 1st–March 31st, the panoramic cottages and other park facilities are also closed. However, people can still walk in the park. |
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| Fee | Lodging fee per night ： Cottage ¥10,000 (Additional persons: ¥1,000/adult, ¥500/child), tent site ¥1,500/space, cooking/day ¥1,000 |
| Address | Yumiki 3211, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-46-0052 http://www.kyt-net.jp/~ichijikan-kouen/ |
Tango Chirimen History Museum
Museum in a former chirimen factory that operated until the early 1930s. The museum exhibits Tango chirimen-related documents, photos, and unusual machinery like the hatcho thread twister. Manual weaving lessons also offered with advance reservations by phone.
| Admission | Free |
| Open | 9:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Open daily |
| Address | Iwaya 317, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-43-0469 http://www.mayuko.co.jp/rekisi/pr.html |
Nodagawa Shinsui Park
Adjacent to the Kaya Steam Locomotive Square, Nodagawa Shinsui Park is a relaxing local park with water coming from the Oeyama Mountains. In spring, cherry blossoms along the river bloom, attracting many people.
| Address | Taki, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
Yosano Municipal Kozan Bunko Library
This library has over 3,000 items related to poets having ties to Yosano such as Yosano Reigon, Tekkan, and Akiko as well as haiku poets like Kyoshi Takahama and Seishi Yamaguchi. The collection includes hanging scrolls and paper strips. The museum holds various activities during the year to promote local culture such as special exhibitions and the Kozan Bunko Library haiku awards.
| Admission | Adults: ¥200, Elementary and jr. high school: ¥100 *Discounts available for groups of 8 or more. |
| Open | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed the following day instead), year-end and New Year’s period |
| Address | Kanaya 1682, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan See map. |
| Phone | 0772-43-2180 http://www.kyt-net.jp/kozan/ |
Yosano Tumulus Park
Ancient history park with the National Historic Site, Ebisuyama Tumulus and SakuyamaTumulus. There is a variety of tumulus including large keyhole-shaped burial mounds (145 m), round ones, and rectangular ones. They were built in memory of Tango Province’s rulers in the 4th and 5th centuries.
The park also displays haniwa statues and other relics dug up in Yosano. They also offer paid lessons for making ancient jewelry.
The park also displays haniwa statues and other relics dug up in Yosano. They also offer paid lessons for making ancient jewelry.
| Admission | Adults: ¥300, Elementary and jr. high school: ¥150 *Group discounts available. |
| Open | 9:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Mon. during March to Nov. and closed Mon. and Tue. during Dec. to Feb. (Open if a national holiday and closed the following day instead.) Closed year-end and New Year’s period. |
| Address | Akeshi 2341, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone |
0772-43-1992 http://www.kyt-net.jp/tangonokofun/ |
Kayasobo Park
Kayasobo Park is at the hiking trail entrance to the Oeyama Mountains famous for oni (ogre) legends. It includes lodging facilities. At an elevation of 500 meters, it offers great views of the Oeyama Mountains and the Kayadani Plains. The park includes training/service facilities, bungalows, auto-camping spaces, and campsites.
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| April 1st–Nov. 30th *Since the park is closed from December 1st to March 31st, the central building will be closed and the bungalows and other park facilities cannot be used. However, walking in the park is possible. |
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| Fee (per night) | Bungalow ¥7,500, auto-camping space site ¥4,500, campsite space ¥2,500 |
| Address | Yosa 292-2, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-43-1581 |
Nodagawa Forest Park
Nodagawa Forest Park includes walking trails, lookout point, indoor meeting places, and a 16-hole ground golf course. The 45-meter rolling slide is very popular with kids! Barbecue equipment can also be rented.
| Admission | Free *Fees are charged for the Management Center and ground golf course. |
| Closed | management center closed on Mondays |
| Address | Migochi, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-42-4411 |
Taki-no-Sennen Tsubaki Park Kyoto Prefectural Natural Monument
Estimated to be 1,000 years old, Japan’s oldest Camellia japonica camellia bush nicknamed Taki-no-Tsubaki blooms from late March to early April. With deep red flowers amid green leaves, they are preciously beautiful. The park and surrounding area are well kept and events are held when the camellias are in bloom.
| Address | Taki, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
Kaya Camellia Culture Museum
The thousand-year Camellia has become a local symbol and so this museum`s exterior is uniquely shaped like camellia petals. The museum displays paintings, videos, pottery, and other camellia-related items. There is also a study corner to learn about camellias.
| Admission | Adults: ¥200, Elementary and jr. high school: ¥100 |
| Open | 9:00–5:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Mon. from March to May; Mon., Tue., and Wed. from June to Nov. (Open if a national holiday and closed the following day instead.), closed Dec. to Feb. |
| Address | Taki 1986, Yosano-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto, Japan |
| Phone | 0772-43-2161 |
Kaya Railway was established in 1925 to transport Tango chirimen fabrics and local residents. During the Pacific War, the railway transported nickel mined from the Oeyama Mountains. The beloved Kaya Railway ran for 60 years before shutting down.