Taikodani Inari Shrine (太皷谷稲成神社, Taikodani Inari Jinja) is one of the five most important Inari shrines in Japan.
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Taikodani Inari Shrine is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tsuwano, the small castle town of south Shimane. A path of 1000 torii gates lead up to the main hall, and there are Night Kagura performances during the summer months.
Night Kagura, is a dance theater for the entertainment of thee gods. Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beautiful experience.
Yasaka Shrine is a small but important shrine in Tsuwno Castle town in Shimane Prefecture. The shrine is on the path from the old town towards the stairway and 1000 torii gates leading up to the famous Taikodani Inari Shrine. The grounds of the shrine are next to the river, and the location is a pleasant short rest during sightseeing.
The Morijuku Art Museum has an exhibition that features a local painter's work about Tsuwano. However, the building itself is also worth taking some time to see since it is one of the only traditional mansions that is open to the pubic in this castle town. Within this mansion, you can enjoy an authentic mansion type atmosphere, without intruding on someone's home.
The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white feathers represent the cleanness and pureness, while two men in red wigs fend off demons.