What to do in Shimane Prefecture

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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.

Things to do

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Miyoshi City's Old Town Legend

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Miyoshi City's Old Town Legend

฿328
per adult
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Miyoshi City's Old Town Legend
Lafcadio Hearn Following Footsteps with Local and Audio Guide

Lafcadio Hearn Following Footsteps with Local and Audio Guide

฿1,339
per adult
Lafcadio Hearn Following Footsteps with Local and Audio Guide
Finally challenge the waterfall climb

Half day - Oku-yuki River Trekking!

฿3,089
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half day - Oku-yuki River Trekking!
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

฿5,972
per adult
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha
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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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Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Shinji or Shijimikan Museum.

Shiomi Nawate

If you're spending some time in Shiomi Nawate, Shimane University Old Okudani Lodging and Matsue Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Day trip destinations from Shimane Prefecture

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved area and trees.

Izumo

A landscaped garden with neatly trimmed trees, rocks, and a hill in the background.

Yonago

A traditional Japanese torii gate in a serene lakeside setting with lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Hatsukaichi

A historic building with a large, rusted Ferris wheel structure atop it.

Hiroshima

Two snow-covered monkeys sitting in the snow.

Yamaguchi

A river with a stone bridge, buildings, and a forested hillside.

Iwakuni

A rocky outcrop in the sea with a sandy beach in the foreground.

Hagi

A snow-covered landscape with a river, buildings, and mountains.

Tsuwano