Tsuwano Chairlift
Tsuwano is a must-see on any vacation in the Iwami region in Japan. This 'little Kyoto' of Shimane is bursting with shrines, and temples, traditional houses, museums, art galleries, and plenty of nice cafes and inns.
【Chair lift / Tsuwano castle ruins (チェアリフト/津和野城址)】
TEL : (0856) 72 – 0376 (in Japanese only)
Ticket : Adult 450 Child 400
Open : 10am ~ 5pm
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To reach Tsuwano Castle Ruins, there is a chair lift on the back road to Taikodani inari jinja. As you know, the old castles were usually built on high mountains. So, you have to go up by chair lift.
Of course, you could also climb up on foot. However, it takes 40 minutes. It should be fine as you can enjoy walking and sightseeing all the way from the shrine. In spring, flowers of various colors, and in autumn, many colored leaves delight the eyes of climbers.
Before going up to the mountain, the receptionist may hand you a bell at the reception desk. Ring this as you walk so as not to encounter bears. Ring a bell all the time and you’ll keep away from danger. The lift entertains visitors with 5 minutes ‘walking’ in the air. Travelers should prepare him/herself mentally before if he/she has a fear of heights. Small children should ride with an adult. It is a little steep in places.
It is a 15-minute walk from the end of the chair lift to the top of the mountain. The road is quite rocky and bumpy so make sure you have suitable footwear. There are a lot of walking sticks for free.
The view from there is beautiful. The mountain commands a view of the whole town.
【Tonomachi – dori ave. (殿町通り)】
津和野町観光協会 〒 699 – 5605 島根県津和野町後田イ71 – 2
TEL : (0856) 72 – 1771 FAX : (0855) 72 – 1191 Website: http://www.tsuwano.ne.jp/kanko/
