A new sophistication of Japanese leather to look for in Toyooka & Kobe where the history of manufacturing lives [Day 1]
Toyooka has been making bags since 1000 years ago, and Kobe is a port town known for producing shoes.
A hot shop opens in an area where sightseeing and shopping are fun.
Enjoy shopping tourism with bags, shoes, and accessories brushed up on traditional techniques with a new feel.
From Konotori Tajima Airport to Toyooka, you will be pleased with the renewal of JAL domestic fares and the subsidy system of each city and town in Tajima.
On the first day, stay at a retro auberge tour of popular shops and factories of leading companies.
The flagship shop of factory brand "Atelier nuu" from Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Instead of the traditional cycle of introducing new products every season, we have a universal collection that can be used for a long time.
Atelier nuu
ARTPHERE/Atelier nuu Riverside Store
https://www.store.artphere.com/
Address: 7 -28 Chuocho, Toyooka-city, Hyogo
Hours 11: 00 ~ 17: 30
Closed Thursday
Tour the factories of leading global companies
A leading company that is highly recognized for its technological capabilities both in Japan and overseas and is expanding globally. Responding to the changing times, we developed and manufactured bags to identify problems with the sensitivity of Japanese people and the know-how of Toyooka.
Superb Soba Lunch at a Famous Toyooka Restaurant
This is a famous restaurant that not only likes soba but also has gained wide support as it was ranked as one of the best soba restaurants in Hyogo Prefecture. The refreshing menu including the standard tempura soba and chilled soba is popular.
Soba DAIMON
Hikitate Soba Daimon
https://www.instagram.com/hikitate_daimon/
Address: 3 -6 Chiyodacho, Toyooka-city, Hyogo
Opening hours 11: 00 ~ 14: 00, 18: 00 ~ 22: 00
Closed Monday through Sunday
Refreshment with delicious coffee
A cafe with delicious home-roasted specialty coffee. They sell original baked goods and jams, as well as soda made from seasonal fruit jams, fruit punch, and coffee jelly parfait. Take-out is available.
KAMINO COFFEE
KAMINO COFFEE
https://www.instagram.com/kaminocoffee.toyooka/
Address: 2 -24 -1 Chiyodacho, Toyooka-city, Hyogo
Opening hours 11: 00 ~ 16: 00
Closed Friday, Monday through Sunday
a gallery-like studio and shop
An atelier and shop renovated from a 90 year old traditional Japanese restaurant. The highlight is the bright colored leather bag. It is finished without sewing, and the rivets that are hammered in neatly make it an accent.
maison def
maison def
https://www.instagram.com/maison_def/
Address: 18 -1 Chuo-cho, Toyooka-shi
Opening hours: 10: 00 ~ 17: 30
Closed: Monday
Support and disseminate creative activities of creators!
A manufacturing base with ateliers and shops opened in June 2022. It supports creators' creative activities and sells unique works. A library of fashion books from around the world is also in the spotlight.
Apartment
Apartment
https://www.apartment-toyooka.work/
Address: 18 -7 Chuo-cho, Toyooka-shi
Opening hours 10: 00 ~ 16: 00
Closed Tuesday through Wednesday
The main street of Toyooka, the bag town
It was established in March 2005 with the aim of "revitalizing local industries and shopping districts." In addition to selling bags, there are many stores related to bags such as repair and cleaning. Watch out for photo spots like bag vending machines and objects that are rare in the world!
Specialty store where you can enjoy workshops
A base facility specializing in bags, a local industry in Toyooka. It has a school and a specialty shop with various products of the regional brand "Toyooka bag." A workshop where you can experience making leather accessories and mini bags started in November 2023.
Artisan Avenue
Toyooka KABAN Artisan Avenue
https://www.artisan-atelier.net/
Address: 18 -10 Chuo-cho, Toyooka-shi
Opening hours 11: 00 ~ 17: 30 (from 10: 00 on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
Closed Wednesday
Toast with a creative dish and local sake pairing!
They serve creative cuisine using fresh local ingredients, mainly seafood. It has a relaxed atmosphere and a private room, perfect for a group dinner. They have a variety of drink menus including local sake and limited sake.
Takeshi
Sousakuryori Takeshi
https://tabelog.com/hyogo/A2808/A280801/28045570/
Address: 16 -10 Chuo-cho, Toyooka-shi
Business hours 17: 00 ~ 24: 00 (Drink Last 23: 30, Food Last 23: 00)
Closed Monday
Retro time spent in Auberge, a registered tangible cultural property
The six-room Auberge has a wonderful architecture of a registered tangible cultural property and a retro atmosphere.
TOYOOKA 1925
Auberge Toyooka 1925
https://www.instagram.com/toyooka1925/
Address: 11 -22 Chuo-cho, Toyooka-shi
If you want to see the details of the trip, click here! (Traditional Chinese)
