Chizu-jukuChizu Town · Eastern TottoriChizu's historic post town
Walk from the area around Chizu Station along the old road past Ishitani Residence toward Suwa Shrine. Plan time for the streets separately from visits inside buildings. Itaibara village and Ashizu Valley require separate journeys beyond this walking area.
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Chizu-juku: Things to do
Walk from the area around Chizu Station along the old road past Ishitani Residence toward Suwa Shrine. Plan time for the streets separately from visits inside buildings. Itaibara village and Ashizu Valley require separate journeys beyond this walking area.
Walk the old roadFrom the station into history
Head from the station toward the old road to see traditional houses and waterways. This is a living town: keep public routes separate from private residential grounds.
智頭宿（智頭往来） — facility information and events(Japanese)chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Visit Ishitani ResidenceCheck admission conditions
Check official opening days, admission times and fees before visiting Ishitani Residence. Allow time to explore its buildings and displays in addition to your walk past the exterior.
石谷家住宅 — facility information and events(Japanese)chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗chizukankou-kurashiya.jp ↗Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Approach Suwa Shrine on footCheck parking first
The tourism association advises that ordinary passenger cars cannot access Suwa Shrine. Use the indicated parking and check the walking distance and your return time before setting out.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Nearby facilities
- 智頭宿（智頭往来）Street / shopping area(Japanese)
- 石谷家住宅Museum(Japanese)
- 智頭町総合案内所Facility information and events(Japanese)
Annual highlights
Previously listed events
- 第3回智頭ふるもの市Oct 4 (Sun), 2026 +1 sessions · Ended(Japanese)
- いわたさいこ植物画展 植物の息遣いSep 5 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun), 2026 · Ended(Japanese)
- 第24回 来んさい！見んさい！踊りん祭！！Sep 5 (Sat), 2026 · Ended(Japanese)
- 昭和の智頭町写真展 -仕事と暮らし-（石谷家住宅 一般公開25周年記念企画展）Apr 25 (Sat) – Jun 28 (Sun), 2026 · Ended(Japanese)
- 九十九製作所 木工作品展 並行世界の生き物たちMay 16 (Sat) – Jun 14 (Sun), 2026 · Ended(Japanese)
Getting here and planning your stay
From Tottori StationCar About 30 minutesJR limited express and walking About 40 min
- CarAbout 30 minutes
- JR limited express and walkingAbout 40 min
Take the Super Hakuto or Super Inaba limited express to Chizu Station (about 30 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes. Destination: Ishitani Residence (Chizu-juku). Times are one-way estimates.
Tourist information1 locationsChizu Station
- Chizu Information Center KurashiyaOutside JR Chizu Station・9:00–18:00Official ↗
Parking3 locationsFree options available
- 智頭宿公共駐車場（智頭宿特産村）Free
- 智頭宿駐車場Free
- 智頭町総合案内所駐車場Paid