Culture Matsue Castle Sasa Jancikic Matsue castle was a military building. There were no comforts or any kind of mirror rooms padded in silk. Main tower though o...
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.
Culture Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Judith Mikami Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Culture Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Judith Mikami The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this ...
Culture Hiking in the Oki Islands Nicola Jones The hiking trail along the Kuniga Coast has been chosen as one of the Top 100 walking tracks in Japan.
Area Oki Islands Nicola Jones Have you ever heard of Shimane Prefecture? Probably not…That’s what most people say, not just travelers from overseas, but pe...
Culture Horikawa Boat Tour in Matsue City Louise Waghorn Sightseeing boat, complete with tatami mats offers a unique view of a unique castle moat. Get a fascinating glimpse in to Mat...
Culture The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker The Adachi Museum of Art is a must-see destination in Shimane. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away betwee...
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...
