Shimane Prefecture
Shimane Prefecture is home to many historical sites deeply connected to ancient Japanese history, such as Izumo Taisha and Iwami Ginzan. Its mystical atmosphere evocative of mythological worlds and landscapes woven with rich nature are its main attractions.
- LOCATION: Northwestern part of Chugoku region
- WORLD HERITAGE SITE: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
- RECOMMENDED SPOTS: Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, Iwami Ginzan, Lake Shinji
- MUST-TRY FOODS: Izumo soba, Shijimi clam soup, Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), Akaten (fried fish paste)
- LOCAL SPECIALITIES: Izumo stone lanterns, Unshu abacus, Izumo-ori textile
- About 1 hour 20 minutes by plane from TOKYO
- MASCOT: Shimanekko
(Image: Shimane Prefecture Tourism Character "Shimanekko" Permission No. 8289 from Shimane Tourism Federation)
Chugoku Shikoku region ２ nights or more (Round Trip) 4nights of Going around the World Heritages(Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Shimane, Tottori, Okayama)
In addition to the 3 World Heritages :"The Atomic Bomb Dome" "Itsukushima shrine" "Iwami Ginzan (silver mine)," you wil…
Shimane Prefecture Day Trip （Day trip）Discover the Beauty of the Four Seasons and History! Matsue Castle, Japanese Garden & Horikawa Sightseeing Boat
Explore Yuushien, the largest circuit-style Japanese garden in the San'in region, adorned with seasonal flowers …
Shimane Prefecture 1night trip (2 Days 1 Night) Find Love at Izumo Taisha! Shimane Shrine Pilgrimage
Visit the sacred Izumo Taisha Shrine where countless deities gather, Matsue Castle - a national treasure and symbol of Matsue, Adachi …
