Transportation Matsue's Lake Line Bus Kim Bergström A convenient way of getting around Matsue in Shimane is via the Lake Line Bus service. Operating in a circular loop, the route makes..
Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim Bergström When I visited Shimane in May a couple of years back, right before the rainy season, I was amazed at just how many shades of green..
6 Activities Incredibly Captivating Dogo Island Sherilyn Siy Within Dogo Island, Okinoshima's largest island, there are lots to see that may not necessarily be the views recommended t..
6 Food Conseil Lunch & Bar Sherilyn Siy Conseil's specialty is sazai-don (turban shells over rice) but if you're not a fan of sazai, there are plenty of other things..
10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander! The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake views..
6 Activities Takuhi-gama Workshop Sherilyn Siy Not many people travel to the Oki Islands, but if you happen to find yourself in this beautifully rustic and remote place, you..
Activities Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach Kim Bergström Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee. One of the..
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big..