13 Shimane / Izumo Taisha Shrine, Izumo City
It enshrines Okuninushi Okami, who appears in Japan's nation-building. A huge pillar was found in recent years, and its size is just like the legend.
13 Shimane / Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Ota City
It is Japan's largest silver mine, which reached its peak from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
13 Shimane / Matsue
Matsue, straddling Lake Shinji, is a castle town. On the street of samurai residences, there is also the residence of Lafcadio Hearn, who introduced Japan.
15 Hiroshima / Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine was expanded to its present form by Kiyomori Taira, who emphasized trade with Ming and prayed for the safety of the voyage.
17 Hyogo / Takeda Castle ruin
Only the stone wall remains at the top of the mountain, and when viewed from a distance, it looks like a recumbent dragon. It is also called "Castle in the Sky" because it is misted by the river mist.