Culture The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker A “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between dram...
10 Culture Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of...
Culture Horikawa Boat Cruise Judith Mikami Matsue, being a castle town, has an intricate web of waterways running through the town, spreading out from the inner and out...
Culture Step into the Homelife of Samurai Judith Mikami Walking along Shiomi-nawate street, the traditionally walled houses create and Edo period atmosphere. A finely preserved samu...
Culture Treasure Islands - Oki Islands Nicola Jones Travel to the spectacular Oki Islands and experience an array of outdoor activities. The crystal clear blue waters around the...
Culture Nishinoshima Part of Oki Islands Nicola Jones Nishinoshima is not a small, round, flat island, so you will need to do a little planning if you want to make the most of you...
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn The Lafcadio Hearn Museum offers not only a glimpse into a fascinating man's life and works but an introduction to a never be...
Culture Yuushien Garden on Daikon-shima Sasa Jancikic I was promised that that day Shimane’s own sumo fighter Okinoumi will be visiting the park. I looked forward very much to see...
Culture Vogel Park aka 'Bird Park' Adam Hacker Matsue’s Vogel Park, aka “Bird Park”. A large expanse of Shimane’s beautiful natural landscape, Vogel Park is situated north...
Culture Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Judith Mikami The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
