Shimane Prefecture Travel Guide

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

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

An interactive learning facility where you can discover the creatures living in Shimane’s freshwater and brackish environments through exhibits and hands-on experiences.

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

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

A natural history museum where you can experience the evolution of the universe and the history of life through fossil exhibits and videos.

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

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

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

A hot spring district on the shore of Lake Shinji where you can enjoy skin-beautifying waters while taking in beautiful sunset views.

The largest merchant residence in Iwami Ginzan, offering a glimpse into daily life from the Edo to Meiji periods.

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

A yakiniku restaurant directly operated by a farm, where you can fully enjoy top-quality Ginzan Wagyu.

Enjoy beautifully presented fruit parfaits in a refined setting.

A dining venue at a long-established inn where you can look out over a stunning Japanese garden.

An izakaya known for Yonago’s specialty mackerel shabu-shabu and more than 20 kinds of local sake.

A specialty restaurant where you can fully enjoy Oki beef raised in the nature-rich town of Ama.

A hand-cut soba restaurant where you can enjoy authentic soba made with techniques passed down through generations.

Over 240 years since its founding! A soba restaurant carrying on tradition with a commitment to ingredients from Izumo.

A yakiniku restaurant for meat lovers, where you can enjoy high-quality beef, pork, horse, and chicken in a variety of dishes.

Enjoy a luxurious meal with your own personal pot at this shabu-shabu restaurant serving premium Shimane Wagyu.

A yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy premium kalbi from Shimane Wagyu, one of Shimane Prefecture's proud specialties.

Experience Shimane's unique delicacies at a long-established kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant that carries on a venerable tradition.

A zenzai specialty shop, said to be the birthplace of zenzai in Japan.

A stately former bank building filled with a wide variety of dining options.

A large shopping center where you can enjoy everything from shopping and movies to amusement all in one place, making it a convenient stop between sightseeing in Izumo.

A hot spring resort where you can enjoy activities and glamping surrounded by abundant nature.

Embrace the peaceful stay at a traditional Japanese-style inn where you can feel the legends and traditions of Izumo everywhere.

A hotel that embraces Japan's Izumo traditional culture, offering blissful cuisine made with seasonal high-quality ingredients.

Kominka accommodation with pure onsen water.

The hot spring inn offering Matsue’s traditions and food culture.

Be moved by a breathtaking spectacle of light that colors both the lake’s surface and the night sky.

Step into “Izumo Week” an all-exclusive expedition into the lore of the gods in Kannazuki, the month without gods.