Shimane Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan, is blessed with beautiful nature. The representative tourist spot is Iwami Ginzan, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, where you can feel the history of silver mining and extraction. The Oki Islands, a UNESCO Global Geopark, offer beautiful landscapes where nature and culture blend, and Matsue Castle, a national treasure, is not to be missed. Izumo Soba, a representative gourmet dish of Shimane Prefecture, is known for its rich flavor. Lastly, Izumo Taisha Srhine, indispensable in discussing the history/culture of Shimane Prefecture, is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. As a center of faith since ancient times, it is said that gods from all over Japan gather at Izumo Taisha Srhine in the "Kamiarizuki" month (October in the lunar calendar), attracting many worshippers. Thus, Shimane Prefecture is a charming region where beautiful nature, abundant gourmet food, and deep history and culture merge. Please take this opportunity to visit Shimane Prefecture!