Why You Should Visit
A two-day fair pairing Izushi-yaki — the white porcelain of the castle town of Izushi — with the local sake of the Tajima region. Izushi-yaki sake vessels are on sale alongside tastings and sales of around 25 local sake labels, including sake brewed from Izushi-grown "Fukunohana" rice. On the first afternoon, the Hyogo qualifier of the National Sake-Tasting Championship is also held. A grown-up outing for those who want to enjoy the vessel and the sake together, and an easy stop while sightseeing in Izushi.
Essentials
- location
- Toyooka City Izushi Office, Civic Hall & Front Plaza Stage
- period
- August 9, 2026 (Sun) - August 10, 2026 (Mon)
- Time
- Aug 9 (Sun) 11:00–16:00 (sake-tasting contest 13:00–16:00) / Aug 10 (Mon) 10:00–15:00
- cost
- Free admission. Paid tastings from one cup (about 60cc). Those who buy Izushi-yaki receive a free tasting ticket (while supplies last). No drinking for anyone under 20, drivers, or those pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About 45 min by Zentan Bus (Izushi–Toyooka line) from JR Toyooka Station, get off at "Izushi." About 25 min by car or taxi.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- The National Sake-Tasting Championship (Hyogo qualifier) takes advance applications (deadline July 26, capacity 50, lottery if oversubscribed) or same-day sign-up (first 20). Apply via the Toyooka City page. The top two advance to the national final in Tokyo in November as Hyogo's representatives (travel and lodging covered).
- NOTE
How to enjoy
- Pick and buy Izushi-yaki (sake vessels, etc.)
- Taste & buy around 25 local sake labels, mainly from northern Hyogo
- Sake made from Izushi-grown "Fukunohana" rice also featured
- Aug 9 afternoon: Hyogo qualifier of the National Sake-Tasting Championship
Food partners
- Abe Shokai
- Otsukemono Kitchen Izushi-towa
※ The list of sake for sale is handed out at the venue. Contents are subject to change. For the latest, contact the organizer (Izushi Promotion Office, Regional Promotion Division, 0796-52-3111).
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Toyooka City Izushi Office, Civic Hall & Front Plaza Stage, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
出典: 豊岡市公式(PR TIMES)
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