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Discover the best top things to do in , Japan including Matsue Castle, Former Taisha Station, Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park, Tsuwano Castle, The Sand Museum, Fudoin Iwayado, Iwami-Ginzan, Jinpu-kaku Hall, Tottori Castle Ruins, Yonago Castle Ruins.
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1. Matsue Castle
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4.5 based on 1,499 reviews
Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.
Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan
If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.
2. Former Taisha Station
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.
Reviewed By jeffreyrg - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Visiting this old station feels like going back in time. You can still see the schedules, mannequins wearing the original uniform, the railtracks and the train. The best part is it is free and near the other tourist spots.
3. Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Sanbe Buried Forest is the hidden forest where many giant trees have been lying under the ground since the ancient times, that is the result of the volcanic eruption of Mt.Sanbe around 4,000 years ago. In the underground exhibition hall of the Sanbe Buried Forest Museum, you will find some huge trunks of trees standing straight as they were in the ancient days, and others being laid down there after having fallen down and been driven in an avalanche of sands and rocks caused by the eruption.
4. Tsuwano Castle
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Tsuwano Castle ruins was one of the highlights of visiting Tsuwano and I highly recommend coming here. There are a few options of getting to the top, you can hike or take a chair lift. It looks as if they are building a road closer so parking near the ruins, might be another option in the future. I opted for the chair lift since I have yet to do that in Japan. You can take the lift back down or hike. Once at the top, you do have to hike a little to get to the actual ruins but it is a fairly easy hike. The ruins and locations are incredible. The views from each ledge is gorgeous. The ruins itself are massive, I wish I could see what it would have been like when built up. The Tsuwano Castle ruins are easily one of my favorites in Japan.
5. The Sand Museum
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
The Sand Museum in Tottori Sand Dunes is the only indoor museum exhibited sand sculpture specially. We exhibit the highest quality sand sculptures every year by the executive producer and the professional sculptor from all over the world.
Reviewed By Cierrann - Seattle, United States
This was definitely something new for me! Right next to the sand dunes, this museum puts up a new display every year. We were lucky enough to see the 2019 one, right after it opened. The sculptures are incredible. Just thinking about carving in sand, sent shivers of anxiety up and down my back. They have explanations, and the final product was mind blowing. Even more amazing (to the US mind), was the lack of barriers around the sand. I thought it was a mistake, but my guide said no. Japanese don't touch. There was a little sadness there, for me. As the Japanese welcome so many tourists, things are going to change. I found the Japanese like to have some things untouchable and unknowable - while my upbringing made me really want to touch one of those sculptures! (I didn't, of course.) The sculptures themselves are planned and done by an international team, which was also pretty cool.
6. Fudoin Iwayado
7. Iwami-Ginzan
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4.0 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By septiahardy - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Omori is a town nestled in-between the low ranging mountains of Shimane with beautiful scenery. Since its natural beauty is very well preserved together with the history of being one of the most active silver mines in the past, Omori was given a World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2011. This small traditional town has a lot of historical value and a place where guests can enjoy the blending of nature, history, together with the warm interactions of the locals. Omori is a hidden gem in Japan. Absolutely worth to visit.
8. Jinpu-kaku Hall
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4.0 based on 101 reviews
Nifukaku is a French Renaissance Western-style building in Tottori city, Tottori Prefecture. Renowned as one of the leading Meiji region buildings in the Chugoku region, it is designated as an important cultural asset of the country on June 2, 1973. In 1907, the former residence of former royal prince Kahito 王, a former residence of the former Tottori 藩 lord Ikeda Nakahiro, built on the fan palace of Tottori Castle ruins, as an accommodation facility at the time of San'in line enlightenment.
9. Tottori Castle Ruins
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan
The ruins are alright. There is not much information regarding what was once there. The park is pretty though. And there is a nice hike to the top of the hill with great 360 degree views. There was also an old abandoned schoolroom at the top.
10. Yonago Castle Ruins
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4.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Yonago Castle Ruins are not to be missed. I found that there was not to much to do in Yonago, but this is well worth exploring. There is a parking lot at the base, and several different hiking trails to the ruins, all were fairly easy. Once at the top you get incredible views of the city of Yonago, the sea, and Mt. Daisen. I bet it would be beautiful here during sun rise and sun set. The ruins itself are pretty impressive, it must have been a huge complex. Definitely, come here for the views!
