1Former Iwami-Kawamoto Station
A former Sanko Line station beside the Gonokawa River. Walk through the streets around the building to discover local and railway history. It is no longer a station for boarding trains.
Kawamoto TownKawamoto TownEnjoy more around your event.
Explore Kawamoto's streets beside the Go River and the history of its mountain castle and temples. Combine visits around former Sanko Line stations with perilla souvenirs, local meals and accommodation before or after an event.
Where is Kawamoto Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Start around the former Iwami-Kawamoto Station in the center or the roadside station in Inbara. Maruyama Castle Ruins to the west and Choko-ji Temple to the north are farther apart, so allow time for mountain roads and walks. The Sanko Line has closed; plan current travel by bus or car.
2Maruyama Castle Ruins
Mountain-castle ruins linked to the Iwami Ogasawara clan. Surviving stone walls overlook Kawamoto's rural hills. Bring suitable walking shoes and plan a hill walk.
3Roadside Station Kawamoto
Information Center Kawamoto, a roadside station along Route 261, is a stop for perilla products, local produce and processed foods.
4Hoju-san Chokoji Temple
The Iwami Ogasawara family's temple in Yudani. Its ginkgo is an autumn highlight, pairing history with mountain scenery.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
Hiroshima Station Shinkansen entranceIwami-Kawamoto
About 2 hr 9 min
Iwami Ginzan bus
Example service: Hiroshima 10:00 → Iwami-Kawamoto 12:09
Route and timetable sourcesHiroshima AirportKawamoto Town
About 2 hr
Route and timetable sourcesIzumo AirportKawamoto Town
About 1 hr 40 min
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Drive from Oasa Interchange along Route 261. Public transport reaches the center by bus; add separate transport for mountain sights. Former Sanko Line stations cannot be used for current rail access.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Kawamoto Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
莫逆の友This weekOct 10 (Sat) Starts 17:00–19:00Kawamoto Town · 田原のあそこスタジオAdmission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese焚火からはじめる石見鴨バーガーづくり（いわみん2026）This weekOct 11 (Sun) +1 session Each event date 10:00–14:00Kawamoto Town · 市原ファーム 加工場Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Perilla products and gifts
- Gifts to take home
- Try perilla oil in home cooking
Discover local specialities · official guide
Perilla is a Kawamoto specialty. Look for oil pressed from its seeds and related products at the roadside station and other shops.
Take home: Try perilla oil in home cooking. Perilla is related to shiso, and its seeds are used for oil. Check each product's uses and storage after opening.
Town-centre dining
- Eat locally
- Stop at a central diner or restaurant before or after a Gonokawa riverside walk
Discover local specialities · official guide
For a meal around the former Iwami-Kawamoto Station, consider Shokudo Shinei or the restaurant at Kawamoto Otogikan.
Eat locally: Stop at a central diner or restaurant before or after a Gonokawa riverside walk. Use the tourism association's information to compare dishes and opening days.
Choosing an area to stay
Kawamoto town center and Kawamoto Otogikan
For a central stay, consider Kawamoto Otogikan.
Stay tips · official guide
For a central stay, consider Kawamoto Otogikan. The area works well for events, town walks and bus travel.
A nature stay in Kawakudari at Sasayuri Fureai Park
For a cottage or camping stay in the hills, choose Fureai Park Sasayuri in Kawakudari.
Stay tips · official guide
For a cottage or camping stay in the hills, choose Fureai Park Sasayuri in Kawakudari. Combine it with walks to observe plants such as sasa lilies.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Izumo-kobaimo fritillaries in Tando
In spring, Izumo kobaimo fritillaries bloom in Tando. This protected colony is maintained through conservation efforts: follow the tourism association's flowering updates and visiting guidance, and take care of the flowers and habitat.
Official event informationConcerts in the town of music
Kawamoto has venues connected with its musical heritage, including Yu-yu Furusato Hall. Find concerts through official information and event listings, then combine them with town walks or a stay.
Official event information