Area Tsuwano Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a gli..
Culture Matsue's Kounkaku Kim Matsue's Kounkaku was built to entertain the Emperor of Japan in the early 1900s. Since then, it's been a venue for events..
Transportation Izumo Airport Kim The Izumo Enmusubi Airport is conveniently located in close proximity to the cultural centers of Izumo and Matsue in Shimane.
Culture Nima Sand Museum Kim Shimane's Nima Sand Museum lays claim to being the home of the world's largest hourglass - it takes a full year from the..
Transportation Matsue's Lake Line Bus Kim 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 Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals..
Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim 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..
Beauty & Spa Tamatsukuri Onsen Featured Matsue has two areas famous for its natural hot spring water – Tamatsukuri Onsen and Shinjiko Onsen.