Tsuwano (Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsuwano (Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture) is a small castle town nestled in the mountains of the San'in region. Known as the "Little Kyoto of San'in," it is a charming tourist destination. From the Middle Ages through the Edo period, it flourished as the castle town of the Tsuwano Domain, boasting white-walled streets, samurai residences, and carp swimming in the moats (irrigation channels).
