Travel guide for Tsuwano in Shimane Prefecture, a town with nice samurai mansions and carp flowing in its canals

Tsuwano is located in southwest Shimane Prefecture. The townscape that spreads out in a small basin between the mountains on a narrow flat land along the Tsuwano River.

Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a …

A small castle town nestled in the mountains of the San-in Region, Tsuwano is a prime destination for savvy travelers seeking the best of Japan's history and culture without Kyoto's crowds. In …

May 24, 2024 · Tsuwano, located in the westernmost part of Shimane Prefecture, is a small castle town that developed along the Tsuwano-gawa River. Surrounded by lush mountains and …

7 Tsuwano Japan Heritage Center (津和野町日本遺産センター), 253 Ushiroda (On Tonomachi Road.), ☏ +81 856-72-1901. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. A small museum and tourism information …

Tonomachi Street is the symbol of Tsuwano – there are a large number of historic sites gathered in the area, including a Catholic church, the site of the former school and the remnants of …

Tsuwano lies in the very west of Shimane Prefecture just across the border of Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is closer to Yamaguchi City than to the prefectural capital of Matsue. The typical …

Tsuwano (津和野) is remotely located in the Sanin mountains, largely forgotten now, Tsuwano was an important and strategic hold for Kamei clan in medieval japan. Today the castle ruins …

Sep 2, 2024 · There is a rare gem hidden in the hills west of Hiroshima, an hour’s drive from the nearest fast food chain. This is Tsuwano, the “Little Kyoto” of the San’in area, a little town that …