Gotsu

Gōtsu is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.As of 30 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 21,913 in 11196 households and a population density of 82 persons per km². The total area of the city is 268.24 square kilometres. It is the smallest and least populous city in Shimane Prefecture. Wikipedia.
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Marugame Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA)

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Marugame Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA) is a capacious art gallery and library that features the works of modern artists, including Genichiro Inokuma. It provides a unique and intimate atmosphere to browse contemporary art with its impressive permanent exhibition and special displays. MIMOCA offers visitors an unexpected find with its personal setting, making it a wonderful place to appreciate modern art in a serene environment.
常設展もさることながら、面白い企画展もよくやっています。山城知佳子「ベラウの花」を見に行きましたがとてもよかったです。今後の展示もチェックしたいと思います。 (Translated by Google) In addition to the permanent exhibition, we often hold interesting special exhibitions. I went to see Chikako Yamashiro's "Berau no Hana" and it was very good. I would like to check out future exhibitions as well.
0202 D — Google review
A wonderful little gallery. The permanent exhibition is great, but seeing it once is enough.
Scanlon Pat — Google review
This museum makes a stop in Marugame totally worth it. Only about 45 minutes from Okayama by train (over a beautiful bridge!) the museum houses Inokuma san’s beautiful collection in a wonderful building. The museum shops and the cafe are some of the best I’ve seen. Their seasonal exhibitions (autumn 2023 is textile genius Reiko Sudo) converse with the permanent collection and are engaging and unusual.
Paola Sinisterra — Google review
谷口吉生の独特のスケール感の美術館 これだけ大きいのに繊細な空間を感じれます。駅前に不思議と馴染んでいます。 (Translated by Google) Yoshio Taniguchi's unique scale museum Even though it is so big, you can feel the delicate space. It is strangely familiar in front of the station.
F3 Tommy — Google review
they have English wall text! They didn’t even have that at the most popular museums in Tokyo (the most populated city in the world 😅) I was very impressed. I came for the MIMOCA EYE and it was a fantastically curated show of current artists in Japan. The museum is off the beaten path in terms of the city, but there is a JR station literally right next to it. If you have a chance to go, please do ☺️ I am currently studying Japanese and have my bachelors in fine arts and I especially loved the little pencils with quotes about art and museums from Genichiro himself that are available for purchase in the gift shop!
Alison Warren — Google review
丸亀駅の西隣に不自然に現れる現代建築。天井が高く気持ちの良い空間で美術に触れ合うことができました! (Translated by Google) A modern building that appears unnaturally to the west of Marugame Station. I was able to interact with art in a comfortable space with high ceilings!
???? — Google review
You can take a look at 1st floor for free and even sit at the chair in the middle of the lobby, that's very comfortable ~
Hurai Stru — Google review
Peaceful place. Wonderful arts outside of the museum.
H. Jung — Google review
Superb museum next to the station. The architecture is amazing and they have a great cafe.
Pierre Chamberland — Google review
Love the art and their special exhibition! Their cafe is nice as well.
Joshua R. Nelson — Google review
Another wonderful museum designed by Yoshio Taniguchi.
Luke Hayward — Google review
Personal atmosphere, unexpected find. Nice place to browse art.
ron vanderlinden — Google review
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Hashi Station

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(Translated by Google) The nearest station to AQUAS is also a century-old station. What’s even more rare is that although it is an unmanned station, it can maintain a very good environment. Especially on the way from the station to AQUAS, there are almost exclusively pedestrian trails. I think this is Very well designed. The station is considered a high point nearby. From outside the station, you can see the entire town and even the seaside. This can give this station a high enough rating. Moreover, although it is an unmanned station, the Sanin Special Class train stops at this station. Regardless of It is very convenient to go to AQUAS or nearby sightseeing (to the seaside). The only pity is that the bus and train connections to other towns are not very smooth. If this can be improved, the utilization rate of the station should increase. A lot of improvement! ! ! (Original) 前往AQUAS最近的車站,同時也是個百年老車站,更難得的雖是無人車站卻可以把環境維持的非常不錯,尤其是從車站前往AQUAS的路上,幾乎有行人的專用步道,我覺得這點設計的非常棒。 車站算是附近的高點,從車站外可以看到一整個城鎮甚至可以遠望海邊這就可以給這車站足夠高的評價,而且雖然是無人車站,但山陰特級列車有停靠此站,不管是要前往AQUAS或附近觀光(海邊行)都十分方便,唯一可惜的是若要轉往其他城鎮的巴士跟火車銜接安排的時間並不是很順,若能改善這一點,車站的使用率應該會提升很多!!!
YU JU SHEN — Google review
(Translated by Google) Namiko Station It's an unmanned station. There is no ticket vending machine When you exit the station, go down the stairs and into a residential area. It's the closest station to Aquas and Namiko Kaigan, so it's very busy. It seems like they are building a bar where you can drink alcohol inside the station building.There was a mysterious tank. (Original) 波子駅(はし) 無人駅です。券売機はありません 駅を出ると階段を降りて住宅街へ。 アクアス、波子海岸最寄り駅なので賑わっています。 駅舎の中にお酒を飲める店を作っているみたいです謎のタンクがありました。
レイモ — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is the nearest station to Shimane Kaiyokan Aquas. It looks like it will become a station where you can enjoy local beer in September of this year. (Original) しまね海洋館アクアス最寄りの駅です。 本年9月には地ビールが楽しめる駅になる様です
なおちん — Google review
(Translated by Google) Visited by rental bicycle from Hamada. It's called Hashi. The station building is beautifully maintained. Although it is an unmanned station, some limited express trains stop there. There is no ticket vending machine, so either get a numbered ticket on the train or buy one from the conductor. Let's cross the railroad crossing on the premises to reach the platform. This is the nearest station to Aquas. (Original) 浜田からレンタサイクルにて訪問。はし、と呼ぶそうです。駅舎とかわりとキレイに整備されてます。無人駅ですが特急一部止まります。券売機ないので、車内で整理券とるか車掌からきっぷ買ってね。ホームへは構内踏切を渡ろう。アクアスの最寄り駅です。
貂貉 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It takes about 12.3 minutes to walk to Aquas. The way out is downhill, but the way back is uphill. The toilet is next door. It was a very beautiful station. (Original) アクアスまで徒歩12.3分くらいです。 行きは下り坂ですが帰りは上り坂です。 トイレはお隣にあります。 とても綺麗な駅でした。
xavi 古 — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is the closest station to Aquas. Limited express trains also stop here. (Original) アクアスへの最寄り駅です。 特急も停車します。
Toshio Aoto — Google review
(Translated by Google) Before the station became unmanned, you could also buy Aquas tickets here. Let's use JR more for excursions etc. (Original) 無人駅になる前は、アクアスのチケットもここで買えた。 遠足などでもっとJRを利用しましょう。
Me djed — Google review
(Translated by Google) The area around the station is very well maintained. There are many signboards for Aquas so you won't get lost. (Original) 凄く駅まわりが綺麗に整備されてます。 アクアスへの看板が多く設置してあり迷うことはありません
おひさま — Google review
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Hitomaru Shrine

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????? — Google review
(Translated by Google) There is a bronze statue of Kakimoto Hitomaro and his wife Yosami no Otome. (Original) 柿本人麻呂とその妻依羅娘子(よさみのおとめ)銅像が建っています。
ken harada — Google review
Mitsunobu Takemoto — Google review
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Komosawa Koen Auto Camping Ground

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Campground
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Parks
(Translated by Google) I stayed at site B (AC power site). It was a bit far to go to the toilet in B5, so I asked them to change to the closest place in B1. They kindly responded. However, since it is close to the highway, some people may be concerned about the noise of cars. The view and facilities were good. It was my first time camping, so I was looking around and learning! Tents, belongings, etc. It felt really good and I wanted to go again. (Original) Bサイト(AC電源サイト)に宿泊しました。B5でトイレに行くのにすこし遠かったため、B1の一番近くの場所に変更してもらいました。快く対応して下さいました。 ただ、高速が近くな為、車の音が気になる人もいるかなと思います。 景色も設備も良かったです。 初めてのキャンプだったので周りを見ながら、勉強をしてました!テントや持ち物など! すごく気持ちよく、また行きたいと思いました。
ひなみー — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's a little hard to find the place, but it feels nice because it's surrounded by mountains. It's close to the sea and there are walking trails. There is also play equipment for children near the auto campsite, so you can spend a relaxing time♪ (Original) 少し場所がわかりにくいけど、山に囲まれてていい感じ。海も近いし、散歩ができるコースもある。子供が遊べる遊具もオートキャンプ場近くにあって、のんびり過ごせます♪
Riki — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a very beautiful and comfortable campsite. The only drawback is that the woman in charge of the reception makes remarks that are calm and stroking people's nerves. I thought when I made a reservation over the phone, but is the customer service an amateur? The quality of this campsite is only a problem here. (Original) とてもキレイで快適なキャンプ場でした。唯一の欠点は、受付を担当された女性が平気で人の神経を逆撫でするような発言をしてくることです。電話で予約したときも思いましたが、接客は素人でしょうか。 このキャンプ場の質はここだけが問題でしょう。
??? — Google review
(Translated by Google) Two couples in their 50s went there for the first time from Hiroshima. It was the first Saturday and Sunday in August, so maybe it was because of the heat, but there were only two other campers besides us. Moreover, since it was quite far away, it was almost reserved for private use. Each spacious tent site is equipped with power and water. It was perfect. However, the site I chose was a bit of a walk from the restroom, so going to the restroom in the middle of the night was a little inconvenient. The shower room is clean and the toilet is also clean. There is one shower room for men and women, so it can get crowded during the season. It was so hot inside the tent during the night that it was difficult to sleep. After all, camping in the middle of summer is impossible ^^; (Original) 50代夫婦2人で広島から初めて行きました。8月の第一土日だったので、暑いせいか、私たち以外のキャンパーは他に2組程度。しかもだいぶ離れた箇所だったので、ほぼ貸切状態でした。 広々とした各テントサイトに電源・水道完備。至れり尽くせりでした。ただ、選んだサイトがトイレから少し歩くので、夜中のトイレは少し不便でした。 シャワールームも清潔でトイレも綺麗です。 シャワールームは男女それぞれ1つずつなのでシーズン中は混雑しそうですが…。 夜中はテント内が暑くて寝苦しかったです。やはり真夏のキャンプは無理がありますね^^;
Roger Queen — Google review
(Translated by Google) This auto campground is quiet and close by. There is a large park next door, and there are only a few playground equipment, but I think even those with small children will be able to make some fun memories. However, since it is on the Sea of ​​Japan side, there are days when the wind blows strongly. (Original) このオートキャンプ場は静かで、また近くに 大きな公園も隣接しており遊具も少しではありますが、小さなお子様連れの方でも楽しい思い出ができるのではないでしょうか🙂 ただ、日本海側とあって風が強く吹く日がありますね。
hirokun — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stayed at an individual tent site without AC power or a sink. The receptionist was polite and I didn't experience any problems. It was a large piece of firewood made of hardwood, so it was very difficult to put it in the fire pit, so it would have been helpful if it had been chopped up a little more. . . There are places to dispose of trash, but there are things you can and cannot throw away. It was a bit disappointing that there was no vending machine nearby. It may have been in the administration building. I use Rakuten Mobile, but the radio waves are out of range and there is no wifi, so I would like to see an improvement in that regard. (Original) 個別テントサイト AC電源なし・流し台なしで泊まりました。 受付は丁寧に対応していただいて特に問題は感じませんでした。 広葉樹で大きな薪だったので焚き火台に入れるのはすごく大変だったので、もう少し刻んであると助かりますが。。。 ゴミは捨て場がありますが、捨てれるもの捨てれないものあります。 自販機が近くにないのはちょっと残念でした。管理棟にはあったかもしれませんが。自分は楽天モバイルですが、電波が圏外でwifiもないのがそれについては改善していただきたいです。
shima — Google review
(Translated by Google) Thank you for your help several times a year. Not only is the surrounding environment such as the site, toilets, and kitchen clean, but it's also a park and reasonably priced. (Original) 年数回お世話になってます。 サイトやトイレ、炊事場等周辺環境が綺麗なのはもちろん、公園もありリーズナブルのはありがたいです。
浮田健一 — Google review
(Translated by Google) I used it for the first time! There is a lake so you can also enjoy bass fishing. The toilet and shower room are clean. The changing room in front of the shower room didn't have mats, so the floor was always wet, and I wish it had slats. There is only one shower room (5 minutes/300 yen), so it gets crowded. No exchange machine. There is a hair dryer. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby. You can throw away raw garbage and combustible garbage and go home ◎ (Original) 初めて利用しました! 湖があるのでバス釣りも楽しめます。 トイレ、シャワー室がキレイ。 シャワー室前の脱衣室はマット等がないので床が濡れっぱなしで、すのこがあればなっと思いました。 シャワー室(5分/300円)1つしかないので混みます。両替機なし。 ドライヤー有り。 近くにスーパーやコンビに有り。 生ゴミや燃えるゴミを捨てて帰れる◎
中島ゆう — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stayed here for the first time in a while. I arrived just in time for check-in to begin, but I was waiting outside as I was waiting outside to check in as I was waiting outside with another person, but the male receptionist immediately called out to me and I was able to check in smoothly. I did it! Just like last time, the kitchen and toilets are very clean! Very comfortable and satisfied. I would like to thank the receptionist who was very kind and helpful. thank you very much! (Original) 久しぶりに泊まりました。 チェックイン開始ぴったりに行ったのですが、ちょうど他の方と重なって受付に時間がかかるかなと外で待っていたら、男性の受付の方がすぐに声をかけてくれてスムーズにチェックイン出来ました! 前回同様に炊事場、トイレとても綺麗! とても快適で満足です。 対応頂いた受付の方もとても親切で感謝。 ありがとうございました!
井戸剛 — Google review
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Kannabiji

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(Translated by Google) Before the Sengoku period, Kannanbiji Temple had various temples located on the summit plateau of Mt. Kannanbiji (Watari no Mt. The temple was relocated to its current location in 1898 due to the depletion of drinking water due to the later Hamada Earthquake, and the temple territory was taken over by the national forest. The principal image of Buddha is Kokuzo Bodhisattva (previous Buddha), carved by himself at the time of its founding, and Kokuzo Bosatsu (hidden Buddha), created by the Buddhist sculptor Jocho in the late Heian period. For more than 300 years, it was a temple praying for victory in Ogasawara City, the lord of Maruyama Castle in Onyu Castle, so it was dedicated to Takatsuna Sasaki's Great Armor (official name: Ogashi Odoshi Oyoro Izangetsu, designated as important by the country). Treasures such as Bizen Osafune Kanemitsu's great sword, copying of sutras by Minamoto no Yoriie, the second Kamakura shogun, and other treasures such as military equipment and ancient Buddhist utensils (cultural properties) still exist and are on display. In addition, statues of Kumano Rokusho Gongen, Sho Kannon, 16 Arhats, and Nioson are enshrined within the temple grounds, and on top of the mountain, Rigen Daishi's Shinhen Daibosatsu (Enno Gyoja) is enshrined as a stone Buddha. (Original) 甘南備寺は戦国時代以前は渡りの山(甘南備寺山)の山頂台地に諸伽藍を配置していましたが、元亀年間(1570~1573)の大火災により大半は焼失し、また明治維新後の浜田地震により飲料水が枯渇したこと、加えて寺領が国有林に接収されたことにより、明治17年に現在の位置に移築しました。 御本尊は創設の折、自ら刻まれた虚空蔵菩薩(前仏)と平安末期の仏師定朝の作である虚空蔵菩薩(秘仏)の二体です。 300有余年にわたり温湯城の丸山城主小笠原市の戦勝祈願寺であったことから、 奉納された佐々木高綱の大鎧(正式名称:黄櫨匂威大鎧残闕はじにおいおどしおおよろいざんげつ、国指定重要文化財)、備前長船兼光の大刀、鎌倉二代将軍源頼家の写経、 その他武具や古代仏具などの宝物が現存し展示しています。 また寺領内には熊野六所権現、聖観音、十六羅漢、仁王尊像などが鎮座され、山上には理源大師の神変大菩薩(役の行者)が石仏として安置されています。
ken harada — Google review
(Translated by Google) A famous temple of the Shingon sect. I could feel the age of the tower gate and main hall. (Original) 真言宗の名刹。楼門や本堂に年期を感じました。
0000 Seals — Google review
(Translated by Google) A temple that gives you a sense of history. The hospitality of the chief priest is wonderful. (Original) 歴史を感じさせるお寺。 住職のもてなしがすばらしい。
森脇隆行 — Google review