Yaotsu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Yaotsu

Traditionally a part of Mino province, Yaotsu once flourished as a port town on the Kiso river under the Tokugawa Shogunate. Although off most tourist's radar, Yaotsu has been in the spotlight since the opening of the Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall in 2000. It is a museum that tells the story of how Chiune Sugihara, as Japan's ambassador to Lithuania, saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Many of Yaotsu's tourists come from Israel, and most signs around the memorial hall are trilingual in Japanese, Hebrew and English.

Top Attractions in Yaotsu

Explore the best things to see and do in Yaotsu:

• ★Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall
• ★Daisenji
• ★Gohou Waterfall
• ★Inaba-jo Park
• ★Jindonooka Park
• ★Kamidaida Rice Terraces

Where to Eat in Yaotsu

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Ikoi
• 🍴Kukai Ramen
• 🍴Midoriya Roho
• 🍴Sankatsuya

Where to Stay in Yaotsu

• 🏨Goho no Taki
• 🏨Matsuya Ryokan

Yaotsu Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: