During the Nara period (710-794), the south-eastern side of Matsue used to be the centre of politics, economy, and culture of the Izumo province. Many historical sites and tombs can be found in this wide area, stretching between Mt. Chausu and Iu River. The area includes several burial mounds (“Kofun”), the ancient ruins of the administrative/government offices of the province of Izumo and of the Izumo provincial temple.During the Nara period (710-794), the south-eastern side of Matsue used to be the centre of politics, economy, and culture of the Izumo province. Many historical sites and tombs can be found in this wide area, stretching between Mt. Chausu and Iu River. The area includes several burial mounds (“Kofun”), the ancient ruins of the administrative/government offices of the province of Izumo and of the Izumo provincial temple.
From the top of Mt. Chausu, a 171-metre-high mountain that used to be home to a medieval castle, you can enjoy the view of Matsue City and its two lakes. You can rent bikes from two nearby facilities. [A Japanese map of the area can be downloaded
here as a PDF]
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