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Asageshiki Tsuwano: Early Morning Trekking & Breakfast at Tsuwano Castle Ruins

RESERVATION DEADLINE

Reservations can be requested up to the 2days before

TIME3 hours

From16,500yen/person~

BOOK

OVERVIEW

— Climb the historic mountain fortress with 700 years of history and step into a space only available in the early morning —

Start your day with a special breakfast atop the quiet mountaintop ruins of Tsuwano Castle.
“Asageshiki,” a coined term combining “asage” (morning meal) and “keshiki” (scenery), represents this unique experience.
This original breakfast, made with plenty of locally sourced ingredients from Tsuwano, tastes even better when enjoyed at the summit.
Take your time to refresh yourself through a peaceful trek in nature.
While overlooking the tranquil town of Tsuwano, treat yourself to the perfect start to your day.

  • "I want to have breakfast here!" — This desire gave birth to a one-of-a-kind location

    While exploring Tsuwano to develop new experiences that showcase its charm, we came across the ruins of Tsuwano Castle. Upon seeing the view, we felt, “How amazing would it be to start the day with breakfast here!”

    That feeling became the inspiration for this tour.

    We believe it’s important that the people organizing the experience are genuinely passionate about it.

    From the moment we saw the panoramic view of the beautiful, seasonal town of Tsuwano from the castle ruins, we knew we had to create this plan.

  • A deeper story through the Asageshiki brand

    “Asageshiki,” the name of this tour, is a tourism brand utilizing beautiful early-morning landscapes and is also offered in places like Hiroshima City and Asuka Village in Nara.

    Loved by both domestic and international visitors, participation has been increasing every year.

    The secret to its popularity lies in its emphasis on local stories and themes.

    In Tsuwano, participants learn about the relationship between the Tsuwano Castle ruins and Taikodani Inari Shrine, experience a unique style of worship, discover why the castle keep no longer stands, and more. This sensory-rich guided tour brings the scenery to life through storytelling and exploration.

  • A full experience of nature, culture, history — and food

    As a castle town, the Tsuwano Castle ruins are the heart of Tsuwano.

    This area is rich in history, culture, and nature unique to mountain castles.

    Our guide, who lives in the region, shares firsthand knowledge of the local environment.

    And since this special location deserves a special meal, we collaborated with the local food-focused group Taberu-wo to create a regional breakfast featuring “Uzume-meshi,” a traditional dish made with local ingredients.

    This tour was created with the hope of offering a journey full of diverse elements along a single route.

TOUR FLOW

  • 1

    Meet the group with a cheerful “Good morning!” and do self-introductions and a tour overview.

  • 2

    Head to Taikodani Inari Shrine for a peaceful early-morning prayer for safety and wishes, including a unique traditional worship method.

  • 3

    Begin trekking to the mountaintop Tsuwano Castle ruins. Along the way, learn about the local vegetation and geographical features of a mountain castle.

  • 4

    Arrive at the summit and enjoy a panoramic view of Tsuwano with a delicious breakfast! Spend a luxurious morning in a truly special time and place.

  • 5

    Descend via lift while taking in the beautiful scenery. Note: The lift is out of service on weekdays from Dec 1 to end of Feb — during this period, descent will be on foot.

SCHEDULE

  • 7:00AM

    Meet at Tsuwano Castle Lift Parking Lot / Self-introductions

  • 7:15AM

    Visit Taikodani Inari Shrine

  • 7:45AM

    Begin hike to Tsuwano Castle ruins

  • 8:45AM

    Arrive at summit / Breakfast time

  • 9:30AM

    Start descent

  • 10:00AM

    Tour ends at parking lot

TOUR INFOMATION

  • Tour Title

    Asageshiki Tsuwano: Early Morning Trekking & Breakfast at Tsuwano Castle Ruins

  • Price

    ¥9,900 per person

  • Date held

    year round

  • Booking format

    On-request reservation

  • Reservation Deadline

    At least 2 days before

  • Minimum to maximum number of participants

    2 to 6

  • meeting place

    Tsuwano Castle Lift Parking Lot

  • Meeting place address

    477 Ushiroda-I, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane 699-5605

     

  • Access

    • 4 minutes by car from Tsuwano Station
    • 24 minutes on foot from Tsuwano Station

  • Fee includes

    • Guide fee

    • Breakfast

    • Lift fee

    • Insurance

  • What is not included in the fee

    Offering fee at Taikodani Inari Shrine

  • Conditions of Participation

    <p>none in particular</p>

  • Free Participation Conditions

    <p>none in particular</p>

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable clothes for walking

    • Drink

    • Optional: sunglasses, gloves, insect repellent, cold weather gear, etc.

  • Clothing

    • Comfortable clothing for movement

    Long sleeves and long pants are recommended year-round

    • Comfortable walking shoes

  • In Cold Weather

    • Gloves (required)

    • Knit cap, earmuffs, neck warmer, etc.

  • Precautions

    • The tour may be canceled in case of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances (full refund provided).

  • In case of rain

    • In light rain, the tour will proceed with rain ponchos.

    • In case of stormy weather, the tour will be canceled.

  • Cancellation Policy

    <p>2 days prior to the start of the trip: 0%.<br />
    1 day prior to the start of the trip to the day of the trip: 100%.</p>

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