Activities 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..
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Cosmos Festival 2026 Early Oct Each year in October, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with around 600,000 colorful cosmos flowers, covering..
Activities Waterfalls of Tsuwano Denes Perlaky The waterfalls of Tsuwano are known for its high cliffs and crystal clear water. These scenic spots were often visited by domain..
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..
6 Outdoors Incredibly Captivating Dogo Island Sherilyn Siy Within Dogo Island, Okinoshima's largest island, there are lots to see that may not necessarily be the views recommended t..
Activities Mt. Asari-Fuji in Gotsu Neal Dang Making the most out of a less-traveled area of Shimane Prefecture with a view over sea cliffs, local specialties at cafes, and a..
Camping & Trekking Lake Naka Umi Kenji Chida Lake Naka Umi is a large yet serene lake with a shoreline that runs through Shimane and Tottori.
Activities Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach Kim Bergström Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee. One of the..