Shimane Tourist Attractions
List of Shimane Tourist Attractions
Matsue Castle
Matsue Castle is one of the 12 existing tenshu in Japan and was designated as a national treasure in 2015. It is also known as "Chidori Castle," and its black main keep beau...
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Center
When visiting Iwami Ginzan, it's highly recommended to first stop by the Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center. Here, you can learn about the history of Iwami Ginzan, its conne...
Izumo Taisha Shrine
Izumo Taisha, located in Izumo Province (Shimane Prefecture), is widely known as the deity of matchmaking. This shrine enshrines Ōkuninushi no Ōkami, and many people visit t...
Adachi Museum of Art
Adachi Museum of Art is located in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture, and was opened in 1970 by a local entrepreneur, Zenko Adachi. This museum houses works by modern Japanese...
Tamatsukuri Onsen
Tamatsukuri Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, established during the Nara period, and is widely known as a beauty hot spring. The "Izumo no Kuni Fudoki" state...
Yushien Garden
Yushien is a Japanese garden located on Daikon Island, which floats in Lake Nakaumi. It features a pond and stroll garden that spans approximately 10,000 tsubo. The garden i...
Yaegaki Shrine
Yaegaki Shrine is known as the deity of matchmaking in Izumo, with Susanoo and Inada-hime as the main deities. The mirror pond on the shrine grounds is popular among young w...
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse is located about a 20-minute drive from Izumo Taisha Shrine. Standing at a height of 63.30 meters above sea level and 43.65 meters to the top of ...
Lake Shinji
Shinji Lake, located to the west of Matsue City, is one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots, renowned especially for its stunning sunsets. As a brackish lake, it is home to a ri...
