Moopon

The museum displays a collection of works by Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's most famous painters from the Edo Period.
The museum ranges from ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints) to illustrated books by the artist and some of his pupils.

Hokusai himself did not have a special relation to Tsuwano.
Rather, the museum was opened here owing to the discovery of one of his works by a local researcher.
 

Facility Information
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 
Closed: Tuesdays and New Year holidays 
Admission: 500 yen

 

Tsuwano (津和野) , a small, peaceful town located on the western edge of Shimane Prefecture is a beautiful place to wander around.

Being untouched by tall buildings, neon lights, visitors can take a deep breath to let this traditional town sink in. Some attractions this town holds are:
**Old Samurai Mansions in the Town Center—the dark red roofs tiles, white walls and wooden windows paint a picture from the past
**Taikondani Inari Shrine—one of the five greatest Inari Shrines
**Carp—the waterways along the main street are the swimming routes for these active beautiful creatures. There are stores which sell carp food.   

Part of the Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Site, to the west of the mining area lies the pleasantly old-fashioned onsen town of Yunotsu (温泉津).

Already known as an area of relaxation during the Edo Period, today the town offers a couple of public baths, several ryokan and an attractive setting for an evening or morning walk through a townscape reminiscent of past decades.

Motoyu Public Bath
 

Hours: 5:30 to 21:00 (entry until 20:20) 

Closed: Some national holidays 

Admission: 370 yen

Located on the opposite side of the road not far from the Yakushiyu, the Motoyu is even smaller and provides an authentic, old-fashioned public bath house atmosphere.

The gender segregated bath house features two small pools with hot and very hot water for each gender and virtually no amenities.

It offers a setting where visitors can communicate with friendly locals while taking a nice hot dip.





 

Tsuwano is one of several cities across Japan nicknamed "Small Kyoto". The reason for the comparison is Tsuwano's old town which features some preserved historic buildings and keeps an atmosphere reminiscent of past centuries. The highlight is the Tonomachi district where one street block of the former samurai district is particularly well preserved with earthen walls, historic buildings and a water canal filled with carps.

About Morijuku Art Museum
This approximately 150 year old building is the former residence of the local town head, refurbished and opened as an art museum. Visitors can explore the historic house and watch its interesting interior design. A part of the house is designated as art space, exhibiting Western style paintings by Akira Nakao and Maya Yoshiura, two local artists.

Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: December 29 to January 1
Admission: 500 yen