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Shimane Prefecture
Shimane Prefecture independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated July 2025) | Trip.com
About Shimane Prefecture
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Things to do in Shimane Prefecture
What to Do
Looking for things to do in Shimane Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Izumo Taisha
4.4
4.7
/5
51 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Adachi Museum of Art
4.2
4.8
/5
21 Reviews
"Themed exhibition halls"
Matsue | Omoinotake ONE MAN TOUR 2012-2025 “Shinka”
4.1
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"Concerts"
Matsue Castle
3.9
4.6
/5
34 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
C&K 2025年 全国ツアー
3.7
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"Concerts"
Yuushien
3.5
5.0
/5
8 Reviews
Shimane Aquarium - Aquas
3.5
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
3.4
4.0
/5
1 Reviews
Sunset Park Hamada Michi-no-Eki
3.2
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Shimane Prefecture Ancient Izumo History Museum
3.2
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
"Museums"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Shimane Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hotel Route-Inn Hamada Ekimae
4.3
/5
53 Reviews
Tennenonsen Dandannoyu Onyadononomatsue
4.7
/5
136 Reviews
Dormy Inn Izumo
4.7
/5
131 Reviews
Hotel Route-Inn Masuda
4.2
/5
65 Reviews
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu
4.5
/5
82 Reviews
The Centurion Hotel & Spa Classic Izumo
4.6
/5
47 Reviews
Tamatsukuri Onsen Yunosuke No Yado Chorakuen
4.8
/5
41 Reviews
Toyoko Inn Hamada Eki Kita Guchi
3.9
/5
56 Reviews
Matsue Urban Hotel
4.0
/5
135 Reviews
Matsue Universal Hotel
4.0
/5
114 Reviews
Dormy Inn Express Matsue
4.3
/5
46 Reviews
Hotel Route Inn Matsue
4.4
/5
109 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shimane Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Matsue Ekuseru Hotel Tokyu Restaurant MOSORO
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Avg. USD28/person
"Buffets"
Sozaikobo Ajikura
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"Western-style"
Seajack Mitoyaten
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Avg. USD7/person
"Japanese"
Ento Dining
1 Reviews
Haruame
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"Coffee Shops"
Kushikatsu Tanaka Matsueekimaeten
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Avg. USD21/person
"Japanese"
Murasaki Hamadaten
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Avg. USD21/person
"Seafood"
New Wel City Izumo (Restaurant)
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Winsor Knot
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Seajack Izumo Eki Minami
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"Japanese"
Manten
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Avg. USD27/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Kajiyatoryouri
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Shimane Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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#島根観光
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#ひとり旅
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🏯 A Gentle Day in Matsue | Shimane’s Hidden Gem
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cityplaybook
A Relaxing Day in Matsue – Castles, Canals & Sunset Views
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東京交通攻略
Shimane Prefecture's Hidden Coastal Train Station! Orizu Station Opens Its Doors to the Sea
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Matsue - Hot Springs at Sunset
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絶対無料旅
Shimane & Oki Islands|Embark on a journey to remote islands where the gods breathe
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cityplaybook
A Day of History and Calm in Matsue
ayutrip
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鳥取旅行
12 Existing Castle Towers! A Must-Visit: Matsue Castle in Shimane.
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溫泉
Japan's Tamatsukuri Onsen: The Secret of the "Beauty Skin Hot Spring"
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Best of Shimane Prefecture
Top 20 Luxury Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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HOSHINOYA Kyoto
8.9
/5
43 Reviews
Aman Kyoto
9.4
/5
52 Reviews
SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin
9.5
/5
12 Reviews
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
9.1
/5
51 Reviews
Nishimuraya Honkan
9.6
/5
52 Reviews
Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°
9.6
/5
78 Reviews
Arimasansoh Goshobessho
9.5
/5
25 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.2
/5
437 Reviews
Conrad Osaka
9.5
/5
240 Reviews
The St. Regis Osaka
8.9
/5
181 Reviews
W Osaka
9.3
/5
625 Reviews
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.3
/5
99 Reviews
Top 10 Family Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
9.5
/5
1,190 Reviews
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
9.1
/5
1,645 Reviews
Oriental Hotel Universal City
9.3
/5
1,250 Reviews
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
9.4
/5
1,726 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
9.5
/5
1,202 Reviews
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
9.1
/5
545 Reviews
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
9.5
/5
818 Reviews
Top 50 Scenic Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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Kaike Shogetsu
9.3
/5
26 Reviews
Kaike Yugetsu
9.1
/5
40 Reviews
Bella Vista Spa and Marina Onomichi
8.9
/5
15 Reviews
Hotel Ofutei
9.3
/5
45 Reviews
Itsukushima Iroha
9.4
/5
47 Reviews
Kinsuikan
9.2
/5
62 Reviews
Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima
9.1
/5
25 Reviews
LiVEMAX RESORT MIYAHAMA ONSEN OCEAN
8.1
/5
53 Reviews
Shodoshima International Hotel
9.2
/5
42 Reviews
Ginpaso
8.9
/5
54 Reviews
AoAwo Naruto Resort
9.0
/5
57 Reviews
Jukaitei
8.1
/5
7 Reviews
Top 50 Cultural Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata
9.3
/5
30 Reviews
NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town
9.0
/5
6 Reviews
Migiwatei Ochi Kochi
9.9
/5
11 Reviews
Miyajima Hotel Makoto
8.9
/5
78 Reviews
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
9.1
/5
51 Reviews
Nishimuraya Honkan
9.6
/5
52 Reviews
Mikiya' Famous for Shiga Naoya at Kinosaki Hot Springs
9.4
/5
3 Reviews
EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel
9.6
/5
7 Reviews
Awaji Hamarikyu
8.8
/5
10 Reviews
Monjusou Shourotei
9.3
/5
39 Reviews
Taikyourou
9.4
/5
40 Reviews
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.2
/5
149 Reviews
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture
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The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.2
/5
437 Reviews
Aloft Osaka Dojima
9.1
/5
133 Reviews
Zentis Osaka
9.3
/5
626 Reviews
W Osaka
9.3
/5
625 Reviews
Top 20 Vacation Homes near Shimane Prefecture
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Setonite
8.0
/5
2 Reviews
Sekitei
9.6
/5
7 Reviews
Ujo Soan (Adult Only)
9.3
/5
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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji
9.9
/5
11 Reviews
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax
10.0
/5
1 Reviews
Grand Verde Resort
9.3
/5
15 Reviews
Sana Mane - Glamp Domes
8.8
/5
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Villa Hamorebi
9.3
/5
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Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi
9.1
/5
110 Reviews
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi III
9.2
/5
197 Reviews
Konjaku-So Dotonbori
9.0
/5
7 Reviews
Kyo Ryokan Gekkou-an
9.8
/5
6 Reviews
Top 50 Hot Spring Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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Kaike Shogetsu
9.3
/5
26 Reviews
Kaike Tsuruya
8.5
/5
19 Reviews
Kaike Yugetsu
9.1
/5
40 Reviews
Kaike Fuga
8.7
/5
45 Reviews
Bokoro Ryokan
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
Mansuirou
9.3
/5
77 Reviews
Hotel Ofutei
9.3
/5
45 Reviews
Keishokan Sazanamitei
8.1
/5
5 Reviews
Migiwatei Ochi Kochi
9.9
/5
11 Reviews
Kyukamura Ohkunoshima
8.9
/5
28 Reviews
KIFU NO SATO
9.3
/5
11 Reviews
Kinsuikan
9.2
/5
62 Reviews
Top 20 Gourmet Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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ORIENTAL HOTEL
9.3
/5
145 Reviews
InterContinental Hotel Osaka
9.5
/5
844 Reviews
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
9.2
/5
437 Reviews
Conrad Osaka
9.5
/5
240 Reviews
The St. Regis Osaka
8.9
/5
181 Reviews
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
9.2
/5
1,706 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Osaka
9.5
/5
1,182 Reviews
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
9.3
/5
1,552 Reviews
Hotel New Otani Osaka
9.5
/5
1,084 Reviews
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
9.3
/5
99 Reviews
MUNI KYOTO
9.6
/5
43 Reviews
Top 50 Premium Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
9.5
/5
92 Reviews
Itsukushima Iroha
9.4
/5
47 Reviews
Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima
9.1
/5
25 Reviews
Onyado Shikishima-Kan
9.6
/5
246 Reviews
Shimayado Mari
9.5
/5
1 Reviews
Kinosaki Maruyamagawa Onsen Ginka(Preschool children not accepted)
9.3
/5
23 Reviews
Kobe Kitano Hotel
8.8
/5
68 Reviews
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
9.0
/5
248 Reviews
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan
9.2
/5
149 Reviews
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo
9.5
/5
135 Reviews
Hatago
9.8
/5
12 Reviews
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
9.4
/5
312 Reviews
Top 50 4-Star Select Hotels near Shimane Prefecture
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Kaike Shogetsu
9.3
/5
26 Reviews
Kaike Tsuruya
8.5
/5
19 Reviews
Kaike Yugetsu
9.1
/5
40 Reviews
Kaike Fuga
8.7
/5
45 Reviews
Bokoro Ryokan
9.5
/5
114 Reviews
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Saiki Bekkan (Old: Yukai Resort Saiki Bekkan)
8.7
/5
21 Reviews
Mansuirou
9.3
/5
77 Reviews
Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama
9.5
/5
1 Reviews
Hotel Ofutei
9.3
/5
45 Reviews
Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata
9.3
/5
30 Reviews
Keishokan Sazanamitei
8.1
/5
5 Reviews
KIFU NO SATO
9.3
/5
11 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Shimane Prefecture
Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Leisure activities
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Exhibitions & events
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Outdoor activities
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Parks
Popular Attractions in Shimane Prefecture
Matsue | Omoinotake ONE MAN TOUR 2012-2025 “Shinka”
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Matsue Castle
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C&K 2025年 全国ツアー
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Izumo Taisha
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Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse
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Shimane Prefecture Ancient Izumo History Museum
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NiziU Live with U 2025
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YOASOBI HALL TOUR 2025 WANDARA
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Yonago | SUPER BEAVER 20th Anniversary Tour
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Taikodani Inari-jinja Shrine
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Tonomachi
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Michi-no-Eki Silk Way Nichihara
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Oni-no-Shitaburui Gorge
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Adachi Museum of Art
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Choja no Yu
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Oni-no-Shitaburui Gorge
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Choja no Yu
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Roadside station Tataraba-Ichibanchi
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Taikodani Inari-jinja Shrine
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Tonomachi
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Michi-no-Eki Silk Way Nichihara
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Roadside station Tataraba-Ichibanchi
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Izumo Taisha
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Suga Shrine
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Shimane Aquarium - Aquas
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Sunset Park Hamada Michi-no-Eki
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Shimane Fish Center
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Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
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Yakushi-yu Public Bathhouse
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Seajack Mitoyaten
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Haruame
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Kushikatsu Tanaka Matsueekimaeten
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Murasaki Hamadaten
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New Wel City Izumo (Restaurant)
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Winsor Knot
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Seajack Izumo Eki Minami
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Manten
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Kajiyatoryouri
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Seikoen
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CAFE ROSSO
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Arakiya
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Menya Hibari
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Oshokujidokoro Sinen
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Hokichi
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Kizunaya
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Gaburi Chicken Matsue Ekimae
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Popular Trip Moments
Japan's Tamatsukuri Onsen: The Secret of the "Beauty Skin Hot Spring"
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Shimane Prefecture's Hidden Coastal Train Station! Orizu Station Opens Its Doors to the Sea
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🏯 One-day tour of Matsue Castle: ancient city splendor, samurai old street and beautiful soba noodles! ✨
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[Izumo Taisha Shrine | Shimane Prefecture "One of Japan's leading power spots where you can meet the God of Relationships"]
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Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse: A Sunset Paradise!
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12 Existing Castle Towers! A Must-Visit: Matsue Castle in Shimane.
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🍰 ATELIER SMITH: Hidden dessert treasure! Shimane Coffee
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Shimane & Oki Islands|Embark on a journey to remote islands where the gods breathe
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Shimane・Matsue|Lake Shinji|A breathtaking moment by the lakeside, bathed in sunset hues.
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Shimane Prefecture 2 days and 1 night trip~!
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Matsue - Hot Springs at Sunset
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Ruins of Tsuwano Castle (Cable car required)
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Tsuwano Town (Little Kyoto of the San'in Region)
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Adachi Museum of Art (Japan's Best Garden)
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Travel Plan: 3 Nights and 4 Days Using Kobe Airport Round Trip
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Introducing a great walking course in Matsue~!
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Introducing UNESCO World Heritage Site, Okinoshima in Shimane Prefecture~!
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Delicious!
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[Shimane] A restaurant serving a variety of gyoza and all-you-can-drink lemon sour
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Renewed Karakoro Workshop in Shimane
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Ancient Temple 'Butsugiji' in Shimane Prefecture
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【Shimane】A spiritual hotspot where gods from all over Japan gather.
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🏯 A Gentle Day in Matsue | Shimane’s Hidden Gem
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[Shimane Prefecture] Miho Shrine, the head shrine of Ebisu, who has deep ties to the sea and music.
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[Shimane Prefecture] Yushien Garden: The largest stroll-style Japanese garden in the Sanin region
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The Enigmatic Ancient Shrine of Izumo: Iya Shrine in Shimane Prefecture
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A Day of History and Calm in Matsue
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