Tsuwano

Kanoashi, Shimane, JP

34.469166, 131.774976

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Tsuwano (津和野町, Tsuwano-chō) is a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Popularly called the "Little Kyoto of San'in," Tsuwano is known for its picturesque main street, "Tono-machi," which is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Building lined with Edo period buildings and Koi ponds. Its annual Yabusame festival on the second Sunday of April is a large tourist draw for the San'in region.

Highlights

Otometoge St Mary's Chapel

Yomeiji Temple

Washibara Hachimangu Shrine