- TOYOOKA
- STORK SANCTUARY, LUXURY BAGS, & IZAKAYA CULTURE
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- TOYOOKA
Home of the national treasure, the Oriental White Stork. Go shopping and cafe hopping during the day and experience izakaya pub culture at night.
HOW TO GET TO TOYOOKA
- National Treasure
- ORIENTAL WHITE STORK
This majestic bird is one of Japan’s national treasures.
Also known as “konotori” in Japanese, the Oriental White Storks were once extinct in the wild.
Thanks to the success of Toyooka City’s species revitalization initiatives, they now fly the skies of Japan again.
BAG MAKING CAPITAL OF JAPAN
Discover a local history spanning over a millennium.
From thatched wicker boxes in the early 700s to fiber and leather bags, Toyooka now produces approximately 80% of Japan’s handbags.
Shop for an original luxury brand bag, handmade by one of Toyooka’s artisans.
BAG SHOPPING
Purchase a piece of Toyooka’s legacy to carry with you long after your trip.
TOYOOKA KABAN ARTISAN AVENUE
CAFÉ
You will find a surprising number of bars, pubs, restaurants, and cafes scattered throughout Toyooka along the main streets, side streets, and back alleys.
FIND LOCAL CAFÉS
IZAKAYA CULTURE
Hit the town while bar-hopping between Toyooka’s countless izakaya pubs.
RECOMMENDED SPOTS
GENBUDO MUSEUM & PARK
Step foot into a UNESCO Global Geopark just a stone’s throw away from Kinosaki Onsen.
At the museum come face-to-face with the fossils of an Asian elephant and tyranosaurus.
Enjoy a view over the Maruyama River while you have lunch on the terrace at the museum’s restaurant.
