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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines

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..

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Bull Sumo in Oki

Bull Sumo in Oki

Rory Jackson

The bulls clash, grunting in exertion as sweat drips down their glossy black coats. The handlers dance deftly around their bulls,..

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Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach

Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach

Kim

Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee. One of the..

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Kuniga Coastline 6

Kuniga Coastline

Rory Jackson

This majestic coastline is a series of cliffs, caves and stone pillars all making up the view for one of Japan's top 100 walking..

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Yaedaki Falls

Yaedaki Falls

Adam Hacker

Explore the Hidden Beauty of Unnan, Shimane with a Visit to Yaedaki Fall.

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Iwami Seaside Resort

Iwami Seaside Resort

JJ Walsh

Get together with friends and family at this great beach for summer fun along the Shimane coast in Hamada at the Iwami Seaside Resort..

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The Greens of Shimane

The Greens of Shimane

Kim

When I visited Shimane in May a couple of years back, right before the rainy season, I was amazed at just how many shades of green..

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Streets of Matsue 10

Streets of Matsue

Kim

Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander! The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake views..

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