Culture Heron Dance 2026 Jul 20th - Jul 27th The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white feathers..
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano 2026 Early Apr Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year. The horse archery ground in Tsuwano..
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2025 Sep 27th - Oct 19th Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Various..
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..
Culture Night Kagura - Theatre For the Gods 2025 Early Aug - Late Sep Night Kagura, is a dance theater for the entertainment of thee gods. Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beautiful..
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 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 A Wagashi Adventure in Matsue Lester Goh The city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture is famous for its wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet. If you are visiting Shimane, be..