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San’in – Discover Another Japan
◇What is San’in?
●San’in : An Overview
San’in, ” the shadow of the mountains,” also often finds itself in the shadow of other
regions throughout Japan. Located on the western side of Honshu, facing the Sea of Japan
on the north side of the Chugoku Mountain range, San’in is made up of the two prefectures
of Shimane and Tottori. There are no bullet trains, no large-scale industrial areas, and no
major commercial centers. So what exactly is there about the San’in region that would
appeal to people to come and visit?
Having avoided much of the rampant, indiscriminate overdevelopment that can be seen in
other areas of the country, the San’in region has preserved much of what gives Japan its
appeal. The history, culture, lifestyle, and unspoiled natural scenery here all connect to the
roots of Japan, and those who are seeking the qualities that give Japan its uniqueness will
not be disappointed by what they find here in San’in.
Many of the quintessential parts of Japanese culture find their origins here. Locations
throughout the region have strong connections to Japanese mythology. From
archaeological sites which shook concepts of ancient Japanese history to temples and
shrines whose architecture has confounded experts, mysteries abound here in San’in.
There is even one area here where all of the gods throughout Japan are said to gather
once a year. This distinctive nature of the San’in region has created an area unlike any
other in Japan, and it all awaits you.
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