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Shrines & Temples

Mankusen Shrine

An ancient shrine which is said to be the last stop for the 8 million gods in Izumo, where the gods gather in the month of Kamiari-zuki.

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Shopping Streets

Goen Yokocho

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A commercial facility in front of Izumo Taisha, featuring a row-house style building filled with local gourmet food and souvenir shops.

Tonomachi Dori / Honmachi Dori (Streets)

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Famous Places

Tonomachi Dori / Honmachi Dori (Streets)

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A retro townscape lined with historic buildings.

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Museums

Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center

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A guidance facility worth visiting before touring the World Heritage site of Iwami Ginzan.

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Famous Places

Momen Kaido (Cotton Road)

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A nostalgic merchant town prospered along the canal.

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Tourist Attractions

Lake Shinji sunset Spot (Torupa)

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The best spot to view the sunset over Lake Shinji.

Shirakata Park

A relaxing spot for Matsue locals on the shore of Lake Shinji, famous for its sunsets.

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Parks & Gardens

Shinjiko Green Park

A nature-rich park with a birdwatching observatory next to the shore of Lake Shinji.

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Shrines & Temples

Shojoji Temple

A peaceful Zen temple also known as a famous spot for azaleas.

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Nature Spots

Candle Island

A strange rock formation that looks like a lit candle when the setting sun aligns with its tip.

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Parks & Gardens

Karaoto Suisen Park

A famous winter flower spot where daffodils nurtured by the local community bloom against the backdrop of the Sea of Japan.

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Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Mimata Onsen

A renowned Sanin hot spring ranked No. 1 nationwide for three consecutive years in the Hot Spring General Election.

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Museums

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum

A literature museum standing at the birthplace of Mori Ogai, one of the great literary figures of the Meiji era.

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Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Matsue Station

A station where public transportation convenient for sightseeing in Matsue and Izumo comes together.

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Nature Spots

Dangyo Falls

Two waterfalls flow through the grounds of a shrine standing beyond a towering cedar-lined approach.

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Experiences Facilities

Amanbo Underwater Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing boat where you can observe the beautiful sea, nature, and many kinds of fish from both above and below the water.

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Nature Spots

Kotogahama

A popular beach where the sand makes beautiful sounds like a koto when you walk on it.

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Nature Spots

Oni no Shitaburui

A grand canyon in Okuizumo, designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument for its distinctive landscape lined with unusual rock formations.

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Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Matsue Vogel Park

A lakeside themepark complete with vibrant flowers and bird encounters.

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Parks & Gardens

Yushien Garden

Forever picture-perfect! Japanese gardens with beauty for each season!

Things to Do
Shimane

Shimane Travel Guide

Mankusen Shrine

Goen Yokocho

Tonomachi Dori / Honmachi Dori (Streets)

Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center

Momen Kaido (Cotton Road)

Lake Shinji sunset Spot (Torupa)

15 Things to Do in Shimane

Shirakata Park

Shinjiko Green Park

Shojoji Temple

Candle Island

Karaoto Suisen Park

Mimata Onsen

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum

Matsue Station

Dangyo Falls

Amanbo Underwater Sightseeing Boat

Kotogahama

Oni no Shitaburui

Matsue Vogel Park

Yushien Garden

Things to Do Shimane

Shimane Travel Guide

Mankusen Shrine

Goen Yokocho

Tonomachi Dori / Honmachi Dori (Streets)

Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center

Momen Kaido (Cotton Road)

Lake Shinji sunset Spot (Torupa)

15 Things to Do in Shimane

Shirakata Park

Shinjiko Green Park

Shojoji Temple

Candle Island

Karaoto Suisen Park

Mimata Onsen

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum

Matsue Station

Dangyo Falls

Amanbo Underwater Sightseeing Boat

Kotogahama

Oni no Shitaburui

Matsue Vogel Park

Yushien Garden

Things to Do
Shimane