Go beyond the standard route of Japan Vol.2 Biking in Tsuwano 津和野サイクリング Shimane, Japan
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Biking in Tsuwano
You have the opportunity to do a cycling tour through Tsuwano on an electric bicycle. “Yu-na” is a 3-hour ride that explores the stories of the region based on the concept of “a journey not found in guidebooks”.
The tour is available in Japanese, English and French and conducted by a lovely, cheerful cycling guide, who’s passion for this region and its history is contagious.
The theme of the tour is “Connect with cultures that preserve time and feel the preciousness of history.” The guide uses the 100 Views of Tsuwano by Kurimoto, which can be seen at the Tsuwano Japan Heritage Center, to show the participants pictures of places from ancient times compared with today. They depict the former daily life of the area, and you will see that most places are still preserved by the town of Tsuwano. We highly recommend this cycling tour for a great overview of the town in a dynamic way!
Tsuwano
Tsuwano is a beautiful small castle town with a population of 7,000 and is known as “Little Kyoto.” It is a very quiet town and a good size for walking around.
Hagi and Tsuwano
The real Japan expert’s way of traveling is to go beyond the standard route of Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. If you want to escape from the famous tourist spots and experience Japan as it really is, we recommend visiting Hagi and Tsuwano, which are close to Hiroshima and can be reached in less than 2.5 hours.
In the 1970s, traveling by train to castle towns and inn towns was a boom, and Hagi and Tsuwano became popular destinations for castle towns, along with the famous Magome-juku and Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo Highway. Hagi and Tsuwano are also rich in nature; therefore, hiking and cycling are recommended for those who want to actively enjoy the natural beauty of the castle towns.
In this article, we will introduce ways to spend an active day in the natural beauty of the castle towns Hagi and Tsuwano. Let‘s have a look at how you can enjoy these two beautiful small castle towns that still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period.
https://heartlandjapan.com/two-hidden-gems-in-japan-hagi-and-tsuwanotsuwano/