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The land of the gods β€” Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (World Heritage). Matsue Castle's moat boat tour and the sunset over Lake Shinji are breathtaking.

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Shimane Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shimane. Spring sakura viewing guide w…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shimane Local Gourmet Guide: 出雲そば

Discover Shimane''s unique local cuisine including 出雲そば. A food lover''s guide to the best…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Shimane: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Shimane! Discover top indoor attractions including ε³Άζ ΉηœŒη«‹ε€δ»£ε‡Ίι›²β€¦

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shimane Food Guide: Izumo Soba, Nodoguro & Shinji Lake Shijimi

Shimane's culinary identity rests on rustic black Izumo soba, the prized Nodoguro rockfish…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Matsue Castle: Touring the Castle Town by Lake Shinji, One of Japan's 12 Remaining Original Castle Towers

Matsue Castle in Matsue City, Shimane is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castle tower…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Lake Shinji Sunset: Japan's Top 100 Sunsets - Spectacular View of the Sun Setting into Lake Shinji

Lake Shinji spanning Matsue and Izumo cities in Shimane is one of Japan's premier brackish…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Iwami Ginzan: Walking the UNESCO World Heritage Silver Mine Ruins and Gentle Townscape of Omori

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Oda City, Shimane was the world's largest silver mine producin…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Adachi Museum of Art: Karesansui Garden Ranked Japan's Best for 15 Consecutive Years and Yokoyama Taikan Masterpieces

Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City, Shimane is a museum whose garden has been ranked Japa…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tsuwano: Enjoying White-Walled Townscape and Carp in Tonocho Street in this Mountain Little Kyoto

Tsuwano Town, Shimane is a castle town in the Chugoku Mountains called "the Little Kyoto o…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Oki Islands: Experiencing Grand Nature and Geopark Tourism on UNESCO Global Geopark-Certified Remote Islands

Oki Islands, Shimane are a group of remote islands in the Sea of Japan north of the Shiman…

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Power SpotπŸ‚ Autumn

Izumo Taisha Matchmaking: Praying at the Sacred Matchmaking Site Where the Gods Gather in Kamiari Month

Izumo Taisha in Izumo City, Shimane is one of Japan's premier power spots enshrining Okuni…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tamatsukuri Onsen: Famous Hot Spring on the Izumo Road Known for Skin-Beautifying Waters and Tamayukuri-yu Shrine

Tamatsukuri Onsen in Matsue City, Shimane is one of Japan's oldest hot springs, nationally…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Shimane Peninsula Ama Divers: Culture of Women Harvesting Ocean Bounty by Ancient Free-Diving Fishing

Traditional free-diving fishing by ama divers continues along the shores of the Shimane Pe…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Shimane Bullfighting and Nita Rice: Brand Rice and Traditional Culture of Nita District Okuizumo

Nita District Okuizumo Town, Shimane is known as a production area for high-quality "Nita …

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Mt. Sanbe and Nishi-no-Hara: Highland Scenery Created by Shimane's Volcano and Autumn Pampas Grass Fields

Mt. Sanbe (elevation 1,126m) in Oda City, Shimane is a volcano representing Shimane's natu…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Nima Sand Museum and Chugoku Mountain Sand Dunes: Sand Sacred Place with the World's Largest Hourglass

The "Nima Sand Museum" in Nima Town, Oda City, Shimane displays "Sunagoyomi" (Sand Calenda…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Izumo Soba: Savoring the Aroma and Culture of Wari-ko Soba, One of Japan's Three Great Sobas

Izumo soba from the Izumo region, Shimane is one of Japan's three great sobas alongside Sh…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Yunotsu Onsen: Hot Spring Town That Served as an Outer Port of UNESCO World Heritage Iwami Ginzan

Yunotsu Onsen in Oda City, Shimane is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site components tha…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Masuda City and Sesshu's Hometown: The San'in Nature and Zen Spirit Loved by Sesshu, Master of Japanese Ink Painting

Masuda City, Shimane is where Sesshu, the master of Muromachi-period ink painting, spent h…

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Festival/EventπŸ‚ Autumn

Izumo Kamiari Festival: Mysterious Festival of Lunar October When Gods from Across Japan Gather

The "Kamiari Festival" held annually in lunar October at Izumo Taisha is a mysterious fest…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Hinomisaki and Hinomisaki Shrine: Sacred Site of Japan's Sunsets and Spectacular Cliff Scenery

Hinomisaki in Izumo City, Shimane is known as a scenic spot for viewing sunsets from Japan…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) and Matsue: Literary Master's Heritage Site Where the World of Kaidan Lives

Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), born in Greece, stayed in Matsue during the Meiji era and…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shimane Wagyu and Iwami Pork: High-Quality Brand Meat Raised in San'in's Abundant Nature

"Shimane Wagyu" and "Iwami Pork" from Shimane Prefecture are high-quality brand meats rais…

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Matsue Suigo Festival: Summer Fireworks Launched over Lake Shinji and Festival of the Water Capital

The "Matsue Suigo Festival" held annually in August in Matsue City, Shimane is a summer fe…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Izumo Taisha β€” Japan's Oldest Grand Shrine Enshrining the God of Matchmaking

Make a pilgrimage to the grand Izumo Taisha, enshrining Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the most pow…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Izumo Taisha β€” The Most Ancient Grand Shrine of Matchmaking in Japan

Visit Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most revered grand shrines, dedicated to Oku…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Susa Shrine β€” The Power Spot Where Susanoo the Storm God Rests in Izumo

Explore Susa Shrine in Shimane, where the fierce storm god Susanoo-no-Mikoto is enshrined,…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Adachi Museum of Art β€” Japan's Top Japanese Garden Recognized by the World

Experience the Adachi Museum of Art, whose Japanese garden has been ranked No. 1 in Japan …