Activities 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..
Activities Top Things to See in Shimane Niaya Harper All the exciting destinations and attractions across Shimane Prefecture.
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Cosmos Festival 2025 Early Oct Each year in October, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with around 600,000 colorful cosmos flowers, covering..
Activities Meet the Locals on the Volcanic Daikonjima Bryan Baier Daikonjima Island is located in the middle of Lake Nakaumi between Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture and Sakai-Minato City in Tottori..
Activities Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim Bergström If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals..
Activities 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..
Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Kim Bergström Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring. Around 200 sakura..
Camping & Trekking Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines Bryan Baier Historically significant silver mines, a Living Japanese history lesson, and a great way to beat the the summer heat, and a slight..