Yanashio Road Ichirizuka

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A valuable historical site in Iinan Town that conveys the history of roads developed during the Edo period. Traces of the "Ichirizuka" (milestone mounds) once used by travelers as distance markers and shady resting spots remain today. Surrounded by rich nature, walking this ancient road allows you to re-experience the hardships and joys of travel from that era. With stone monuments and explanation boards, it's ideal for an intellectual stroll. This place where forest scents and heavy history intersect is a profound spot favored by history fans wanting to actively trace Japan's roots.

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石見銀山街道「やなしお道」＠島根県観光連盟

Shimane Prefectural Tourism Federation

Yanashio Road Ichirizuka

Address: Yugaka, Misato-cho, Ochi-gun, Shimane
Website: https://www.misato-kankou.com/
Operator: Misato Town Tourism Association

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