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Local expert Yamamoto Noriko
The port city of Gōtsu has a number of hotels, restaurants and shops. Walking to or from Gōtsu-honmachi Station (one stop from Gōtsu) along the atmospheric ‘Iraka Kaidō’ with its traditional buildings is a great way to start or round off your Sankō-sen journey. Catch Iwami Kagura shows at Palette Gōtsu opposite Gōtsu Station on 3/19, 4/23 & 5/28 at 11am & 3pm.
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Yamanobe Shrine 山辺神社 5min walk from Gotsu-honmachi Station This shrine dates from 652. It is said that any wish made on the negai-ishi stone that resembles a white dragon here will surely come true.
Shinei Zushi 新栄寿司 1min walk Sushi chef with 53 years experience. Soba and udon noodle dishes are good too.
Moe character Iwami Mie is waiting to greet you! The 09:57 train from Miyoshi gets to Iwamikawamoto at 12:09. Grab lunch before continuing on to Gotsu at 13:43, or, if taking the 16:25 back to Miyoshi, why not hit a hot spring and check out Choko-ji temple. Staff are on hand to help at the Omotenashi Welcome Salon 12-2pm, where 2 rental bikes are also available. Accommodation is available nearby at the Hotel Otogi.
Kawamoto Shokudo 川本食堂 5min walk Iwami wagyu beef with locally produced organic wild sesame sauce on rice. Ramen too.
Zaru-soba nigiri set ¥1000
11:00-14:00 17:00-20:00 / 0855-72-0021
Chikamoto Taishodo 近本大正堂 4 min walk from Gōtsu-honmachi Station Drop in at this much loved shop for sweet bean filled dorayaki cakes cooked today, over a wood fire, as they have been for over 100 years. 07:00-20:00 / Closed New Year’s Day only 0855-52-2058
Choko-ji Temple 長江寺 7.3km / 40min by bicycle / 20min by taxi Ask the priest to show you the bakutō no gyokuchin; an antique wooden headrest in the shape of a tapir’s head at this 15th century temple.
Mon-Fri 12:00-14:00 , 17:00-24:00 Sat 17:00-24:00 / Closed Sunday / 0855-72-1370 Yudani Onsen 湯谷温泉 7.3km / 40min by bicycle / 20min by taxi Next to Choko-ji Temple, samurai once bathed their wounds in this mildly acidic water.
Hot spring 10:00-20:00 Adult ¥540 / Child ¥280 Restaurant 11:00-14:00 , 17:00-19:30 Closed Mondays / 0855-72-2645
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