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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..

Shimane Free
Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park

Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park

Kim

Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring. Around 200 sakura..

Shimane 4
Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Kim

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..

Shimane 10
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..

Shimane 4
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..

Shimane 11