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IWAMI KAGURA IWAMI -Exploring Unfamiliar Japan- J A P A N Shimane I w a m i Shimane Pref. Oki Area Sakaiminato Izumo Yonago Matsue ACCESS Shinji Hoki Daisen Izumoshi Odashi JR San-in Line Gotsu JR Hakubi Line Hamada Hyogo Pref. MAP Tottori Kyoto Hagi Iwami Shimane Pref. Pref. Pref. Izumo Area Hagi Masuda Shimane Pref. Tsuwano Iwami Area Expressway Miyoshi Hiroshima JR Yamaguchi YamaguchiLine Okayama Pref. Pref. Pref. JR San-yo Shinkansen JR San-yo Line Fukuyama Okayama Shin-Kobe Shin- Shin-Yamaguchi Hiroshima Himeji Osaka Osaka Fukuoka Pref. Hakata Kagawa Kansai Osaka Pref. Fukuoka Pref. Int’l A convenient loop trip through the Iwami region starts by taking a train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Tsuwano (see page 30). Travel up the San-in coast at your leisure and cross over the Chugoku mountain range back to Okayama. From here, you can board the Shinkansen back to any major city. This loop can be done in the reverse order as well. You can also take an expressway bus from Hiroshima to Hamada (see page 31). How to Use This Pamphlet 夏Summer ❶ Name Accommodation price codes Under ¥7,000 ¥ ❷ Japanese name ¥7,000-¥15,000 ¥¥ ❸ Japanese pronounciation over ¥15,000 ¥¥¥ Symbols ●❶ ❹ Eating Shopping Address ●❷ ●❸ ●❹ ❺ Description Hot Springs Sightseeing spot Price ●❺ E English spoken English available Phone number ❻ Accommodation price code K Korean spoken Wi-Fi access Opening hours ●❻ ❼ Information Internet access Credit cards accepted Experience ●❼ Event e-mail ・ Prices listed do not include tax. ・ The admission prices listed in this pamphlet are for adults. Please inquire about the child’s price at each venue. ・ Information in this pamphlet is subject to change. ・ Pricing is current as of July 2018. ・ More detailed information is listed on www.all-iwami.com. Please use the QR code on each city's page to link to maps, addresses, etc. ・ Inquiries made to the email addresses listed in this pamphlet may not receive an immediate reply. Thank you in advance for your patience. ・ All trains in this pamphlet are JR San-in Line unless indicated. Iwami Trains ・ Trains on JR San-in Line run about once an hour in each direction. ・ As you enjoy the slower pace of life in Iwami, Iwami Trains please be aware that public transport may not be that frequent and plan accordingly. Inquiries Iwami Tourism Promotion Committee TEL.0855-29-5647 www.all-iwami.com [email protected] Shimane Prefectural Government, International Tourism Group Translation: Katy Manning TEL.0852-22-5579 www.kankou-shimane.com/en/ [email protected] Production & Design: AIKIKAKU No.3 2018.8 02 秋Autumn Winter 03 Experience a Japan unchanged from olden times Tsuwano 津和野 Known as the “Little Kyoto of the San-in Region”, Tsuwano is located on the western edge of Shimane. The peaceful castle town, at the base of Mt. Aono, welcomes you with its koi-lled canals, white plaster buildings and quaint streets. ▼ Map here Heron Dance 鷺舞[Sagimai] Originating in Kyoto, Tsuwano is the only location in Japan where the Heron Dance (a nationally designated intangible cultural asset) has been continuously held for over 400 years. July 20, July 27 Horseback Archery 流鏑馬[Yabusame] Performed only once a year, this is a unique, traditional ceremony conducted on the grounds of a shrine. The 270-meter course, constructed in the 16th century, is the only original horseback archery course still in use today. 2nd Sun. of April ACCESS to TSUWANO Tonomachi Street Train 殿町通り[Tonomachidori] JR Shin-Yamaguchi JR Tsuwano Tonomachidori is the main street in (1hr JR Yamaguchi Line/ Ltd. Express) Tsuwano. Traditional samurai residences JR Matsue JR Tsuwano (3hr Ltd. Express) and storehouses watch over the Taxi ●1 Taikodani Inari Shrine waterways lled with brightly colored koi, the symbol of the town. Hagi Iwami Airport Tsuwano (40min) 太皷谷稲成神社[Taikodani Inari Jinja] One of the most important Inari (god of harvest) shrines in Japan. The uphill approach to the shrine is lined with almost one thousand torii gates, Hagi Iwami Airport Izumo Airport which create a spectacular red tunnel up the Shin-Yamaguchi Masuda Hamada Gotsu Odashi Matsue mountain. Praying here is said to make your wish JR Yamaguchi Line Tsuwano JR San-in Line come true. Yoshika Ohnan Kawamoto Misato 04 Tsuwano Castle Ruins 3 ● Tsuwano Map Chair Lift ●2 Chapel of St. Maria ●6 ●1 Taikodani Inari Shrine Nagomi no Sato Yomeiji Temple●5 i Information Tachibana Saikuru Roadway ●5 Yomeiji Temple ●6 Chapel of Saint Maria Sidewalk [Yomeiji] [Maria Seido] JR Line 永明寺 マリア聖堂 River This temple dates back to the 15th century The Chapel of Saint Maria was constructed in ●11 Sanshodo and was passed down through generations of 1948 as a memorial for Christians who were ●9 ●4 Zaima Sakaba JR Yamaguchi Line Tsuwano feudal lords. The surviving thatched martyred in the late 19th century when JR Tsuwano roof is rare for a temple. It is especially Christianity was still forbidden in Japan. On Oto Saikuru Oba To Shin-Yamaguchi ●10 i Tourist Information To Masuda beautiful in autumn. May 3rd, a solemn outdoor procession and ●17 Wataya mass is performed for the Otome Toge Kamai Shoten Minoya ¥300 8:30am-3pm, Closed occasionally Festival, which draws Catholics from all over Zen Meditation Session: 19 Hoshi Ryokan Japan. ●7 Tsuwano Catholic Church Tonomachi St. ● The 8th of every month, 5am Free ●20 Sara no Ki One hour of Zen meditation followed by tea and 津和野カトリック教会 11 Sanshodo Kashin-an ● a Buddhist sermon (in Japanese) [Tsuwano Katorikku Kyokai] Tsuwano Catholic Church ●7 *Please conrm the dates. The Tsuwano Catholic Church was founded 15 Yoshinoya Tsuwano Hotel 18 ● ● Inquireis: Tourism Association of Tsuwano by a Christian missionary in 1892 and rebuilt ●13 ●16 Noren Yado Meigetsu after a re in 1931. Sunlight pouring through Fundoya 4 ● ●12 Chikufuken the stained glass and reecting onto tatami Furuhashi Shuzo ●4 Kasen Shuzo ●14 Pino Rosso prayer mats make this chapel unique. To Masuda ●8 Tsuwano Japan FREE 8am-5:30pm Heritage Center Route 9 ●9 Tsuwano Hot Spring To Yamaguchi Nagomi no Sato Making Washi Dolls 道の駅 津和野温泉なごみの里 和紙人形作り体験 E [Michi no Eki Tsuwano Onsen Nagomi no Sato] Tsuwano River DAY TRIP BATHING The former Tsuwano feudal domain was particularly well-known for producing A natural radon hot spring with various baths washi (Sekishu Banshi) paper. More to enjoy. It also has a restaurant that uses ●8 Tsuwano Japan Heritage Center recently, colorful washi paper dolls have local ingredients and a shop oering local become a popular souvenir. You can handicrafts, vegetables, etc. Taikodani Inari Shrine 津和野町日本遺産センター E ●3 Tsuwano Castle Ruins make your own cute souvenir by [Tsuwano Cho Nihon Isan Senta] pasting washi paper to create a Tuwano Hot Spring: 10am-9pm (Last entry 8:30pm), Closed Thursday 津和野城跡[Tsuwano Jo Ato] This center exhibits a rotating display of the Bon Dance doll or Bride doll. 2 Tsuwano Castle Shop: 9am-9pm ● “Tsuwano Hyakkeizu”, drawings and panels by the Ruins Tourist A tourist lift carries you up to the castle Restaurant: 11am-9pm (Last order 8:30pm) Bride doll or Tsuwano Bon Dance doll, Chair Lift ruins, where you can enjoy views of artist, Kurimoto Kakusai. They depict the seasons, scenic spots and foods of Tsuwano as the artist saw 1 doll/ ¥500, 30 minutes 津和野観光リフト Tsuwano’s red-tile roofed buildings. The them over 150 years ago and demonstrate how little 9am-4:30pm ¥450 round trip castle was struck by lightning in 1686 10 and destroyed by the subsequent re but the town has changed over the years. *Reservations required for ● Minoya みのや 9am-4:30pm groups of 5 or more the plunging views from the 200-meter This restaurant was constructed to resemble Mar.1- Nov.30: Everyday FREE 9am-5pm [email protected] Dec.1- Feb.29: Sat., Sun., castle remnants are an impressive sight. Closed Mon. (or Tues. if Mon. is a holiday) an Edo period teahouse. The kushi dango national holidays. Starting in September, the natural (sweet dumplings on a stick) and shikotama Closed occasionally phenomenon of morning fog can be udon (noodles with assorted toppings) are seen when conditions are right. popular menu items. Genjimaki (Japanese confection) 9:30am-5:30pm, Closed Wed., Thurs. Tsuwano is famous for the Japanese traditional Rental Bikes レンタサイクル[Renta Saikuru] ●4 confection, genjimaki, red bean paste wrapped in a layer of cake. Bicycles can be a useful way to get around town. They can be rented Exploring ●13 Fundoya 分銅屋 from various locations (see map). Please make sure to return all rentals Sake Breweries 12 by closing time. ● Chikufuken (Making genjimaki) Established approximately 300 years ago, this 竹風軒(源氏巻作り体験) shop functioned as a supplier for the 500 (2hr) 100 yen ea addl hr. 800 (1day) 酒蔵 めぐり Tsuwano feudal domain. It sells an assortment ¥ ※ ¥ This confectionary shop was founded in 1885. You can [Sakagurameguri] of small Japanese objects such as incense. ●11 Sanshodo try making your own genjimaki. Kamai Shoten 釜井商店 Kasen Shuzo 8:30am-5:30pm, Closed occasionally 華泉酒造 三松堂 ¥500 (Includes 1 genjimaki souvenir) 8am-7pm Furuhashi Shuzo This shop’s genjimaki is 12pm-3pm; First come, rst serve; There are currently three sake breweries in stamped with a smile, making 古橋酒造 Open on weekends and national holidays when Oto Saikuru Oba オ ートサ イクル 大 庭 Tsuwano, all of which were founded in the it a great souvenir (good for ●14 Pino Rosso ピノロッソ 1700s. In winter, you can observe the brewing Zaima Sakaba the SL steam train is running 8am-6pm one week after purchase). This authentic Italian restaurant uses a 財間酒場 (end of Mar.