Tojou 登城
- Area
- Hyogo
- Access and surrounding information
- Access and surrounding information
Savor Handcrafted Soba With Views of Tatsukoro and Izushi Castle Ruins, Historic Landmarks of the Region
Located in Izushi Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, which exudes the charm of a historic castle town, "Tojou" serves the local specialty Izushi Sara Soba alongside scenic views of the Tatsuko Tower - which once told time - and the ruins of Izushi Castle.Tojo purchases whole buckwheat with its seed coat still attached from contracted farmers, and by thoroughly controlling the temperature and humidity, the flavor of new soba is maintained all year round. The soba is made using buckwheat flour carefully ground in a stone mill and then milled in-house, resulting in popular soba that is "freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled." The spacious restaurant is equipped with table seating, tatami rooms, and terrace seating, and there are also wheelchair-accessible toilets and diaper changing stations.
Begin With a Touch of Seaweed Salt for the Perfect First Bite
To enjoy the original taste of soba, the first bite is best taken with "Awajishima seaweed salt" from Minami Awaji City, Hyogo. For a comparison, "Kotobiki salt" - made from seawater near Kotobiki Beach in Kyotango City, Kyoto - is also recommended. The soba also pairs well with seasonal condiments such as "Yuzu sansho (Japanese citrus and pepper spice)" and limited-time "Homemade shio-koji (salted rice malt used for natural seasoning)".
Admire Seasonal Views of Historic Tatsukoro and Castle Remains
You can enjoy the local dish "Izushi Sara Soba" while taking in the beautiful views of the Tatsuko-ro and Izushi Castle ruins from the restaurant's windows, making it popular with locals and tourists visiting Toyooka City. The terrace seats offer a sensory experience of the changing seasons - cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter.
