Izushi

Izushi is a castle town in a mountain valley in northern Hyogo Prefecture. Visitors can see examples of an ancient townscape including the surviving samurai residences from the Edo Era and the townhouses constructed in the early 20th century. In addition to the Shinkoro Clock Tower built in 1871 at Yaguradai and the Eirakudan playhouse built in 1901, there are many other highlights such as the Izushi Karoh Yashiki which is the former residence of a high-ranking samurai.