What this area is like
Tsuwano is a small castle town with carp in its canals and the red torii tunnel of Taikodani Inari Shrine. Masuda has gardens by the painter Sesshu, and Hamada’s Aquas aquarium is known for its belugas.
Plan your visit
The JR Yamaguchi Line runs to Tsuwano; the SL Yamaguchi steam train runs on some weekends.