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.
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Discover the top things to do in Shimane, little-visited but full of gems like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of..
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..
Culture Exploring Shimane Rey Waters Shimane Prefecture is a pleasant surprise for any visitor. With so much to offer it is worth the effort to visit this remote area..
9 Gardens & Parks Glimpses of Adachi Museum of Art Selena Hoy Sprawling classical garden with extensive art museum featuring nihon-ga, ceramics
Museums Nishinoshima Part of Oki Islands Nicola Jones Nishinoshima is not a small, round, flat island, so you will need to do a little planning if you want to make the most of your time..
Culture Vogel Park aka 'Bird Park' Adam Hacker Matsue’s Vogel Park, aka “Bird Park”. A large expanse of Shimane’s beautiful natural landscape, Vogel Park is situated north o..
Culture Gesshoji Temple Kim Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well..