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A small museum and tourism information center. The visitors can learn about the history of Tsuwano through "100 views of Tsuwano Then and Now", which is a collection of drawings showing Tsuwano's townscape as it was 150 years ago. Many places, the scenery remained, so one can compare the old and the new. A full-size costume of the Heron dance (Sagimai) is exhibited on the 1st floor. The staff speaks fairly good English.
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安野光雅美術館
Art museum that specialises in Mitsumasa Anno, who was born in Tsuwano. There is also a planetarium, a reproduction of Anno's home studio space and a 1930s-style elementary school classroom.
津和野カトリック教会
A nice church with tatami mat floors and if you go on a fine day the sunshine shines through the stained glass windows; very good for photos. You can also pick up a copy, for a small fee, of the story of the Otome-Toge Martyrs. Carp food is also available to buy.
マリア聖堂
In the area known as Otome-toge (Otome Pass) behind the station. 36 Japanese Christians were tortured and killed here during the Meiji Period. When Japan "opened" to the West, many Japanese Christians mistakenly thought that meant it was okay to come out and admit their faith but Christianity was still illegal, so those found to be Christian were taken here (and to other special places) and killed. This small church is run as a memorial to them.
永明寺
Built in 1420, it is one of the 2 great Soto sect temples. It was the family temple for many of the Tsuwano feudal lords and has the Mori Ogai's grave.
太皷谷稲成神社
One of the Five Great Inari Shrines. It was built in 1773 by Tsuwano's seventh generation feudal lord Kamei Norisada to enshrine a share of the rice spirit Inari worshipped at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. The walk up the mountain-side, through over a thousand bright red torii (gates), leads to a great view over the town.
津和野城跡
This castle was built around 1295 and demolished during the Meiji Restoration, almost 600 years later. The stone foundations are pretty much all that remain, but the summit offers spectacular views over the valley and town. It can be reached via chair lift near Taikodani Inari Jinja. Alternatively, from Taikodani, walk down to the parking lot and follow the road approximately 50 meters, then follow a small path on your right. The walk will take over 40 minutes.