Travel Destinations in Shimane

Matsue Castle

A National Treasure known as the 'Black Castle', one of only 12 original castles and the sole sur...

Yuushien Garden

A Peony Garden on a Lake Island

A beautiful Japanese garden on Daikonshima island in Lake Nakaumi, famous for its large peony dis...

Tamatsukuri Onsen

An Ancient Beauty Hot Spring with 1,300 Years of History

One of Japan's oldest hot springs, praised for its beautifying waters since the Nara period. The ...

Tsuwano

Tsuwano - Little Kyoto of San'in

A well-preserved castle town in a mountain valley, known as the Little Kyoto of San'in for its Ed...

Adachi Museum of Art

Art museum whose Japanese gardens have been ranked best in Japan by the Journal of Japanese Garde...

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Dedicated to Okuninushi, god of marriage, so couples come h...

Oki Islands

UNESCO Global Geopark in the Sea of Japan

A remote archipelago designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring dramatic sea cliffs, unique...

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

A UNESCO World Heritage Silver Mine in a Forest Setting

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic silver mine once produced a third of the world's silv...