Day 5 START
Nippon Genshosha
Visitors have the chance to tour and learn firsthand about swordsmith techniques at Nippon Genshosha in Kyotango. With the “tap, tap, tap” of a hammer on a red hot block of iron, visitors can get hands on and see the workings of a Japanese swordsmith workshop up close. Discover and admire the elegance of Japanese swords and the traditional hand-made sword forging process.
12 minutes by Car
Roadside Station Tango Kingdom “Shoku no Miyako”
Roadside Station Tango Kingdom “Shoku no Miyako” in Kyotango’s Yasaka-cho, is one of the largest roadside stations in West Japan. On site, there is a market, restaurants, outdoor attractions, a plaza, a small zoo and more.
Inside the facility
Longevity Lunch
At Roadside Station Tango Kingdom “Shoku no Miyako”, you can enjoy the mouth-watering gourmet food of Kyotango made with local ingredients. You can taste a variety of delicious meals, such as the Kyotango Shokado Bento Box or the Kyotango Beef Health and Longevity Meal.
Access to Osaka Station and Kyoto Station
Kyotango City
Hashidate Express:
about 1 hour
Fukuchiyama Station
Kounotori Express:
about 1 hour 30 minutes
Osaka Station
Kyotango City
Hashidate Express: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Kyoto Station
