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Hori Tei-en
Hori Tei-en, a Kaiyu style Japanese garden
The residence of the Hori family, who was known as the mine king of the Chugoku region. The estate consists of a main building, a garden, and guest house. The garden with seasonal changes displayed by its plum blossom, cherry blossom, iris, and maple trees is beautiful. The Rakusan-so guest house is built based on shoin-zukuri which is a classic style of Japanese homes. The view of the peaceful garden from the second floor of this guest house makes one forget about passing of time.
Admission 500 yen / Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. during winter season) / 0856-72-0010
From Tsuwano station take the Iwami Kotsu Bus for Nagano. Get off at Hori Teien (23 min.)

Yomei-ji Temple: family temple for generations of the Tsuwano feudal lords

Yomei-ji was built in 1420 and is known as one of 2 great Soto sect temples, the other being Daijo-ji Temple in Kanazawa. The simplicity of the thatched roof temple surrounded by greenery makes one feel a sense of yearning. The treasure reference room filled with valuable Buddhist images and historic literature is a recommended stop for visitors. Other spots in this temple premises include the garden, a bell platform, and the tomb of Mori Ogai.
Admission 300 yen (Treasure Reference Room, Garden) / Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / 0856-72-0137

10-min. walk from Tsuwano station.

Taikodani Inari Jinja Shrine with up to 1,045 torii gates.
Halfway up Mt. Shiroyama (Tsuwano-jo Castle ruins), one can see a numerous line of vermilion color torii (shrine gates). In 1773 Tsuwano's seventh generation feudal lord Kamei Norisada had Taikodani Inari built to enshrine a share of the spirit worshipped at the Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. This shrine was built to pray for the safety of Kamei's castle and peace among his people.
35-min. walk from Tsuwano station.

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