Shimane Prefecture Travel Guide

Japan

A serene Japanese garden with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and a backdrop of lush hills.
A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved area and trees.
A tranquil lake at sunset with a small island featuring a gazebo and a torii gate.
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, wooden pillars, and hanging lanterns.

Popular cities in Shimane Prefecture

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
Matsue
Known for Historical, Castle and Temples
Get away to Matsue! Enjoy the history, temples and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Matsue Castle
  • Yuushien Garden
  • Eshima Ohashi Bridge
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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved area and trees.
Izumo
Known for Temples, Monuments and Natural parks
Explore quaint Izumo: its temples, monuments, horse riding and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Izumo Taisha
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A cable-stayed bridge, a coastal road, and a harbor with boats.
Hamada
Known for Surfing, Aquariums and Culture
Explore Hamada: its surfing, aquarium, culture and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Aquas Aquarium
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A serene Japanese garden with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and a backdrop of lush hills.
Yasugi
Known for Ruins, Hot springs and Festivals
Explore Yasugi: its ruins, hot springs, temples and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Adachi Museum of Art
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A snow-covered landscape with a river, buildings, and mountains.
Tsuwano
Known for Temples, Sunny and Festivals
Get away to Tsuwano! Enjoy the temples, sunny weather and festivals.
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Unnan
Unnan
Known for Wineries, Nature and Natural parks
Unnan awaits: its wineries, natural setting and more!
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Stay near popular Shimane Prefecture attractions

A traditional Japanese torii gate in a park with a stone monument and trees in the background.

Izumo Taisha

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You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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