Historical Treasure Islands - Oki Islands Featured Travel to the spectacular Oki Islands and experience an array of outdoor activities. The crystal clear blue waters around these..
Historical Hiking in the Oki Islands Nicola Jones The hiking trail along the Kuniga Coast has been chosen as one of the Top 100 walking tracks in Japan.
Historical Horikawa Boat Tour in Matsue City Louise Waghorn Sightseeing boat, complete with tatami mats offers a unique view of a unique castle moat. Get a fascinating glimpse in to Matsue's..
Museums Matsue Castle Sasa Jancikic Matsue castle was a military building. There were no comforts or any kind of mirror rooms padded in silk. Main tower though offered..
9 Gardens & Parks Glimpses of Adachi Museum of Art Selena Hoy Sprawling classical garden with extensive art museum featuring nihon-ga, ceramics
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane"...
Culture Enjoying the Adachi Museum of Art Kim The Adachi Museum of Art is in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture. The museum displays a wide range of ceramics and paintings, but is best..
Museums Nima Sand Museum Kim Shimane's Nima Sand Museum lays claim to being the home of the world's largest hourglass - it takes a full year from the..