📝 Articles about Shimane
Botebotecha: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)
Frothed roasted tea topped with savory bits, a Matsue folk dish named for the sound of whi…
Sagi no Yu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A spring next to the Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi. Legend tells of a wounded heron heale…
Ago Noyaki: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)
Flying fish paste kneaded with local sake and grilled over charcoal, a Matsue tradition sa…
Shimane Wagyu Beef: Local Food Guide (Shimane)
From a region that shaped wagyu bloodlines, raised in nature around Okuizumo with fine mar…
Ushio Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Shimane)
An old spring along the Aka River in Unnan. Mentioned in the ancient Izumo chronicle, it c…
Suzuki Hoshoyaki: Local Food Guide (Shimane)
Lake Shinji sea bass wrapped in ceremonial paper and baked, a refined Matsue tradition lin…
Chihara Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A secluded spring deep in the hills of Misato. Rare water bubbles up from beneath the tub,…
Matsue Wakakusa Sweet: Local Food Guide (Shimane)
A signature confection of tea loving Matsue, soft gyuhi coated in pale green crumbs, an el…
Sanbe Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Shimane)
A highland spa at the foot of Mount Sanbe. Iron rich reddish brown water and a sense of op…
Tsuwano Uzumemeshi: Local Food Guide (Shimane)
A Tsuwano dish that hides ingredients beneath the rice, a refined broth over rice counted …
Mimata Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A beauty spring in Kanagi, Hamada. Its water feels as smooth as lotion, with over a centur…
Matsue Shinjiko Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A Matsue spa on the shore of Lake Shinji. At one of Japan finest sunset spots, you soak wh…
Hamada Akaten: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)
Hamada soul food of fish paste kneaded with chili, coated in breadcrumbs and fried, a spic…
Yunokawa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A spring in Hikawa, Izumo, counted among Japan three beauty waters. Linked to a goddess of…
Nodoguro Blackthroat Seaperch: Local Food Guide
A prized fish called the toro of white flesh, landed at ports like Hamada and superb grill…
Arifuku Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
An old spring hidden in the hills of Gotsu. Inns cluster along stone stairways, and a retr…
Shinjiko Shijimi Miso Soup: Local Food Guide (Shimane)
Plump freshwater clams from the brackish Lake Shinji, simmered into a savory miso soup tha…
Yunotsu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A port town that once shipped silver from the Iwami mines. A rare spa included in a World …
Izumo Soba: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)
Dark, aromatic buckwheat noodles served in stacked round lacquer dishes, a rustic Izumo sp…
Tamatsukuri Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
One of Japan oldest hot springs, recorded in the ancient Izumo chronicles. Silky water lin…
Tsuwano Castle Town Walk One Day Course
From the white walled Tonomachi street with its carp filled canals to the thousand torii o…
Adachi Museum and Yasugi Garden Half Day Course
Centered on the Adachi Museum of Art, famous for a garden tended like a painting, this hal…
Iwami Ginzan and Yunotsu Onsen World Heritage Course
Walk the mine tunnels and old streets of Iwami Ginzan, once a major source of the world si…
Matsue Castle Town and Moat Cruise Half Day Course
Centered on the national treasure Matsue Castle, this half day route pairs a boat cruise a…
Izumo Taisha and Hinomisaki One Day Course
From the grand shrine of Izumo Taisha to the seaside cliffs and lighthouse of Hinomisaki, …
Miyagashima Ebisu Shrine, the Mont Saint Michel of Sanin Floating on the Sea in Masuda, Shimane
A scenic power spot in Masuda, enshrined on a sea reef, where the sandy approach appears o…
Taikodani Inari Shrine, an Inari Shrine in Tsuwano, Shimane, With Rows of Vermilion Torii Gates
One of the five great Inari shrines of Japan, set on a hill overlooking the castle town of…
Mononobe Shrine, an Ancient Shrine in Oda, the First Shrine of Iwami, Where People Pray for Victory
A grand ancient shrine in Oda, revered as the first shrine of the Iwami region, enshrining…
Kamosu Shrine, an Ancient Shrine in Matsue With the Oldest Surviving Taisha Style Hall
A solemn ancient shrine in Matsue with a national treasure main hall said to be the oldest…
Dangyo Falls, a Hidden Power Spot on Oki Island in Shimane Where a Shrine Stands Between Two Waterfalls
A secluded waterfall on Oki Island, chosen among Japan finest waters, where a shrine stand…
Ryuzugataki Falls, a Famous Waterfall Power Spot in Unnan, Shimane, Where You Can Stand Behind the Cascade
A powerful famous waterfall in Unnan, chosen among Japan finest falls, where you can view …
Tamatsukuriyu Shrine, a Power Spot in a Hot Spring Town in Matsue Where You Pray to the Wish Stone
A shrine of marriage ties tied to magatama beads, set at the back of the Tamatsukuri hot s…
Yomotsuhirasaka, a Mythical Site in Matsue Where the World of the Dead Meets the Living
A quiet legendary site in Matsue, said to be the boundary between the world of the dead an…
Yaegaki Shrine, a Quiet Old Shrine in Matsue Where You Read Your Fortune at the Mirror Pond
A calm shrine of marriage ties in Matsue, where you float a paper on the Mirror Pond to re…
Karakama Shrine, a Hidden Power Spot in the Mountains of Izumo, Shimane
A little-known ancient shrine in the mountains of Izumo, reached by squeezing through a ro…
5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Shimane
Shimane Prefecture is dotted with beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you want to…
5 Photogenic Gourmet Foods and Souvenirs in Shimane
Shimane Prefecture, known for Izumo Taisha and Matsue Castle. Actually, it's also a treasu…
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Shimane
Shimane Prefecture is a little-known "treasure trove of photogenic" where a mystical world…
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Shimane
In Shimane, the land of mythology, breathtakingly beautiful power spots are dotted around.…
Shimane Winter Travel: Izumo Taisha, Snowy Matsue Castle & Tamatsukuri Onsen
The sensation of chilled air filling deep into your lungs. A morning when your white breat…
Shimane Autumn Foliage: Oku-Izumo, Mt. Sanbe & Tsuwano
Shimane, the inner parlor of the San'in region.…
Shimane Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shimane. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Shimane Local Gourmet Guide: Izumo Soba
Discover Shimane''s unique local cuisine including 出雲そば. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Shimane: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Shimane! Discover top indoor attractions including 島根県立古代出雲…
Shimane Food Guide: Izumo Soba, Nodoguro & Shinji Lake Shijimi
Shimane's culinary identity rests on rustic black Izumo soba, the prized Nodoguro rockfish…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Izumo Kamiari Festival: When Gods Gather
The "Kamiari Festival" held annually in lunar October at Izumo Taisha is a mysterious fest…
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…
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…
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…
Matsue Suigo Festival: Lake Shinji Fireworks
The "Matsue Suigo Festival" held annually in August in Matsue City, Shimane is a summer fe…
Izumo Taisha — 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…
Izumo Taisha — 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…
Susa Shrine — 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,…
Adachi Museum of Art — 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 …