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Valley Spots in Shimane Area

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  • Tachikue Gorge
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    Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Ottachichou
    This gorge was created by erosion of the Kando River. It is a magnificent place with a rock wall of 100-200 meters high and approximately two kilometers long along the clear stream of the gorge. It was designated as a Natural Monument in 1927 and became a prefectural nature park in 1964. There is a walkway between the Furobashi Bridge and Furankyobashi Bridge.
    Tachikue Gorge image
  • Oni no Shitaburui
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    Shimane Pref. Nitagunokuizumochou Minari 1417-6
    "This three-kilometer ravine runs along the Omaki River (a tributary of the Hii River) in Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture. It's thought the name ""Oni-no Shitaburui"" is a corruption of the line ""Wani-no Shitaburu"" from the Izumo Province Fudoki. Many distinctive rock formations have been carved out by the flow of the river over the years. There are numerous round potholes scraped into the stone of the riverbed too, creating some fantastic scenery. A promenade along the river lets you take in the whole ravine. "
    Oni no Shitaburui image
  • Urahikimi Gorge
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    Shimane Pref. Masudashi Hikimichouhikimi
    "This is the collective name of the valley located in Hikimi-cho, Masuda City. It consists of 4 areas: Mae-Hikimi, Oku-Hikimi, Omote-Hikimi and Ura-Hikimi, each with different landscapes you can enjoy. You can see beautiful rock formations such as ""Arashiyama"", ""Goban-iwa"" and ""Tengu-iwa"" at Mae-Hikimi, the entrance to the four Himimi gorges. You can enjoy the scenery of Omote-Hikimi Gorge from the car window, and it is a scenic spot of about four kilometers, including a clear stream that is so transparent that you can see the bottom of the river. Ura-Hikimi Gorge, in contrast to Omote-Hikimi, is a valley of continuing steep cliffs and mountain streams, and the Mt. Suzugadake is at the far end of the footpath."
    Urahikimi Gorge image
  • Omote-Hikimi Ravine
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    Shimane Masuda-shi Hikimicho Hikimi
    Omote-Hikimi Ravine image
  • Hikimi Valley
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    Shimane Masuda-shi Hikimicho Hikimi
    Hikimi Valley image
  • Habaidani
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    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Yoshikacho
  • Orojidani
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    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Yoshikacho
  • Igentani
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    Shimane Masuda-shi
  • Ichinotani
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    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho
  • Ninotani
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    Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho
  • Asahikyo
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    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Senjokei
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    Shimane Gotsu-shi
  • Omaki Tani Valley
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    Shimane Ochi-gun Misatocho
  • Wadakamaryukai
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  • Hibiki Tani
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    Shimane Ochi-gun Misatocho
  • Hontani
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    Shimane Iishi-gun Iinancho
  • Sakamotodani
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    Shimane Unnan-shi
  • Yamao Tani
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    Shimane Unnan-shi
  • Wakamatsudani
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    Shimane Matsue-shi
  • Maokudani
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    Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho
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Matsue Around Izumo Oyashiro Okuizumo Around Iwami Ginzan Gotsu / Hamada Tsuwano / Masuda Oki
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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.

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