Culture En-musubi in the Izumo Region Featured Izumo Taisha, or Izumo Grand Shrine, is one of the most famous and most significant Shinto shrines in Japan. Though the date of..
6 Culture Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine Sherilyn Siy Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Islands...
7 Culture Oki Nature Museum Sherilyn Siy If you want to learn more about the natural history of the Oki Islands, the Oki Nature Museum is a must-visit. Catering to all visitors..
Transportation Ichibata Electric Railway Kim Bergström The Ichibata Electric Railway connects two major centers in Shimane, Izumo and Matsue, with some great stops along the way. The..
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..
Beauty & Spa Tamatsukuri Onsen Featured Matsue has two areas famous for its natural hot spring water – Tamatsukuri Onsen and Shinjiko Onsen.
Culture Hori Mansion and Garden Denes Perlaky Hori Mansion and Garden is the lavish home of a wealthy family, with a guesthouse for high-society business men and politicians...