10 Historical Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of..
Culture Izumo Taisha Shrine The Great Shrine of Izumo Taisha, also known by its official name, Izumo Oyashiro, is located in the city of Izumo on the western edge of the Shimane..
Culture Adachi Museum of Art Adachi is in the rural area of Yasugi, tucked away between the dramatic Shimane Mountains in a long, flat valley. The Adachi Art Museum was founde..
Gardens & Parks Hori Mansion and Garden Denes Perlaky Hori Mansion and Garden is the lavish home of a wealthy family, with a guesthouse for high-society business men and politicians...
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is dedicated to the British explorer who came to Japan in the 1800s. The museum opened in 1934, 30 years after Hearn's..
Culture Yuushien Garden on Daikon-shima Sasa Jancikic I was promised that that day Shimane’s own sumo fighter Okinoumi will be visiting the park. I looked forward very much to see ..
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano Mid Apr Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year. The horse archery ground in Tsuwano..
Historical Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo Adam Hacker The Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo is one of the more unique spots in all of Shimane. This massive white structure towers in stark..