Around Tonomachi Street [Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi]

A stroll through the quaint old streets following a man-made stream with large carp swimming in it

Tonomachi Street is the main street of Tsuwano. This street with its white walls, typical of a castle town, is lined with many historical buildings, such as the ruins of the domain school Yorokan, the former county government office, and a Catholic church. Brightly colored carp swim in the man-made stream that runs along the side of the street.

You can enjoy just taking a leisurely stroll along this historic street, watching the carp come to feed when they see someone.

Miwa Ishihara, a great Japanese sake lover, said there is a sake brewery that she would definitely want to visit when she comes to Tsuwano, and she stopped by Furuhashi Brewery. She passed through the shop curtain of an old house that blended in perfectly with the streets of Tsuwano, and enjoyed tasting sake while chatting knowledgeably with the shopkeeper. There are three breweries in Tsuwano, thanks to the perfect climate for sake brewing and the blessing of pure water.

“I like walking on the main street, but I love the atmosphere of the back alleys best.”

She was once again fascinated by the charm of Tsuwano.