Autumn's the Perfect Time to Visit Kinosaki's Izushi Castle Town!

Built in 1604 after the destruction of Arikoyama Castle at the top of Mount Arikoyama, Izushi Castle sits at the base of Mount Arikoyama and has been a hallmark of the region for centuries.

Izushi Castle Town, a feudal domain under the Tokugawa shogunate, was gradually built around the castle, where a scenic, which allowed for various industries to thrive such as Willow Craft and Izushi Pottery. Although the main buiding was destroyed during the 1800s, some architecture still remains including restored turrets, a bridge, and gate.


On the 3rd of November every year, the Izushi Castle Festival is held to celebrate the town’s samurai history. The highlight of the festival is the Daimyo Gyoretsu, a procession of feudal lords, including men dressed as spear-wielding samurai that parade through the town.

For more infromation, check out Visit Kinosaki's website:
https://visitkinosaki.com/events_near_kinosaki/izushi-castle-festival/

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