Culture En Route to Impressionism 2020 Kim From September 12th to November 3rd, the Shimane Art Museum in Matsue is hosting a special exhibition of 19th century French ...
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Kim A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and s...
8 Sunset at Hinomisaki Lighthouse Michelle Montano The sunset from the Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Shimane is the perfect end to a day in Izumo.
Activities Takuhi Shrine Rory Jackson On Nishinoshima's highest mountain, Mt Takuhi, sits the island's oldest shrine, the Takuhi-Jinja. It's a 15 minute walk up th...
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...
Activities Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines Bryan Baier Historically significant silver mines, a Living Japanese history lesson, and a great way to beat the the summer heat, and a s...
