Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Poppy Festival Mid Jun Each year in June, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with beautiful poppies in shades of red, pink, and white,..
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
Culture Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue Featured Matsue Castle is the centerpiece of Matsue's well-preserved castle town. Sail around the castle's moats as if it were still..
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..
Transportation Ichibata Electric Railway Kim 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 Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee. One of the..
Activities Top 10 Things to See in Shimane Niaya Harper All the exciting destinations and attractions across Shimane Prefecture.
7 Accommodation Kuniga-so Sherilyn Siy Of the many places we visited in the Oki Islands, Nishinoshima is home to one of the most memorable travel experiences I've..