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Lake Shinji

Lake Shinji

Lake Shinji (宍道湖, Shinji-ko) is a lake in the northeast area of the Shimane Prefecture in Japan. The lake is the seventh largest in Japan, with a..

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The Oki Islands

The Oki Islands

Lisa Wallin

The Oki Islands is a group of over 180 islands located in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Shimane Prefecture. Known for its fascinating..

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Aquas Aquarium

Aquas Aquarium

JJ Walsh

Aquas is a great aquarium- local fish in spectacular tanks, seal and beluga shows and a fun adventure playground next door, white..

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Takuhi Shrine

Takuhi Shrine

Rory Jackson

On Nishinoshima's highest mountain, Mt Takuhi, sits the island's oldest shrine, the Takuhi-Jinja. It's a 15 minute walk..

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Takuhi-gama Workshop 6

Takuhi-gama Workshop

Sherilyn Siy

Not many people travel to the Oki Islands, but if you happen to find yourself in this beautifully rustic and remote place, you..

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