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 Yaedaki Falls Adam Hacker Explore the Hidden Beauty of Unnan, Shimane with a Visit to Yaedaki Fall.
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..
Activities 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,..
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Poppy Festival Kim Bergström Each year in June, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with beautiful poppies in shades of red, pink, and white,..
6 Activities 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..
10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander! The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake views..
Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim Bergström 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..