Culture Kiyonori Kikutake Exhibition 2021 Jan 22nd - Mar 22nd 2021 Past Event Kiyonori Kikutake (1928-2011) was one of Japan's leading architects after the war, and was also the designer of the Shimane..
Culture En Route to Impressionism 2020 Sep 12th - Nov 3rd 2020 Past Event From September 12th to November 3rd, the Shimane Art Museum in Matsue is hosting a special exhibition of 19th century French p..
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Mar 20th - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and some..
Activities Aquas Aquarium JJ Walsh Aquas is a great aquarium- local fish in spectacular tanks, seal and beluga shows and a fun adventure playground next door, white..
Culture 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..
8 Sunset at Hinomisaki Lighthouse Michelle Montano The sunset from the Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Shimane is the perfect end to a day in Izumo.
Activities Takuhi Shrine Rory Jackson On Nishinoshima's highest mountain, Mt Takuhi, sits the island's oldest shrine, the Takuhi-Jinja. It's a 15 minute walk..
Culture Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Featured The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.