Area Tsuwano 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 gli..
Culture Former Hatagasako Hospital Denes Perlaky The Hatagasako former hospital was the second of its kind to be established in Shimane Prefecture which was quite modern at that..
Culture Tsuwano Japan Heritage Center Denes Perlaky Tsuwano Hyakkeizu, 100 drawings about the traditions and famous sights of the Tsuwano Domain from 150 years ago. Half of these..
Culture Morijuku Art Museum Denes Perlaky The Morijuku Art Museum has an exhibition that features a local painter's work about Tsuwano. However, the building itself is..
Culture Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel Denes Perlaky Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel is where the hidden Christians of Nagasaki were brought to, and tortured to give up their faith. After..
Culture Heron Dance 2024 Late Jul The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white feathers..
Culture Making Washi Paper at Saranoki Denes Perlaky Washi papermaking was an important industry of the Tsuwano domain, and visitors can get a hands-on experience with washi postcard..
Culture Washibara Hachimangu Shrine Denes Perlaky Washibara Hachimangu, the shrine with the only remaining purpose built horse archery grounds in Japan.