Iwakuni
Iwakuni still retains its atmosphere as an Edo period castle town, while its location makes it highly representative of the western Setouchi region.
SETOUCHI TOURS
Shimonoseki
Due to its highly strategic location as the Asian gateway to the Seto Inland Sea, Shimonoseki was the site of some of Japan’s most consequential historical events.
Hagi
Despite its relatively isolated location, Hagi had a remarkable impact on Japanese history at the end of the feudal period and the early modern period.
Hagi Castle
The ruins of Hagi Castle are located at the seashore of Hagi city on the Sea of Japan at the delta of the Abu River. The castle was built on a low mountain, Mt. Shigetsu, at the edge of the delta.
Tsuwano
Tsuwano is a small town in Shimane, in a valley with impressive castle ruins and well-preserved samurai district.