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The land of the gods โ€” 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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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Shimane

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ago Noyaki: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)

Flying fish paste kneaded with local sake and grilled over charcoal, a Matsue tradition saโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Matsue Wakakusa Sweet: Local Food Guide (Shimane)

A signature confection of tea loving Matsue, soft gyuhi coated in pale green crumbs, an elโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hamada Akaten: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Shimane)

Hamada soul food of fish paste kneaded with chili, coated in breadcrumbs and fried, a spicโ€ฆ

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Adachi Museum and Yasugi Garden Half Day Course

Centered on the Adachi Museum of Art, famous for a garden tended like a painting, this halโ€ฆ

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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 siโ€ฆ

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Izumo Taisha and Hinomisaki One Day Course

From the grand shrine of Izumo Taisha to the seaside cliffs and lighthouse of Hinomisaki, โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 oโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 anโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 roโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Shimane

Shimane Prefecture is dotted with beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you want toโ€ฆ

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Instagrammable Shrines๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Power Spots in Shimane

In Shimane, the land of mythology, breathtakingly beautiful power spots are dotted around.โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

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 breatโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Shimane Autumn Foliage: Oku-Izumo, Mt. Sanbe & Tsuwano

Shimane, the inner parlor of the San'in region.โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Shimane Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Shimane. Spring sakura viewing guide wโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ˜€๏ธ 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 Peโ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Izumo Kamiari Festival: When Gods Gather

The "Kamiari Festival" held annually in lunar October at Izumo Taisha is a mysterious festโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Matsue Suigo Festival: Lake Shinji Fireworks

The "Matsue Suigo Festival" held annually in August in Matsue City, Shimane is a summer feโ€ฆ