10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim 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 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.
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane"...
Shopping Kasen Sake Brewery Denes Perlaky Kasen is the oldest sake brewery in Tsuwano, that still produces sake (rice fermented drink) by using traditional methods.
Transportation Getting Around the San’in Region Niaya Harper Plane, train or car; how to access the hidden gems of San'in. Here's a few great things to do around Izumo Airport.