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Category

Oki Jinja

4.0

27 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Ama

A Shinto shrine that honors Emperor Gotoba, built in 1939 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of his death. After the Jokyu Rebellion he was exiled to Oki Island. The copper-plated main hall is a local traditional style called Oki-zukuri. The over 50,000-square meter grounds consist of a ritual prayer hall, a worship hall, and a building for preparing ritual food. It is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot because of the rows of cherry trees, said to be the most beautiful in Oki. The shrine's main festivals are on April 14th and October 14th. They celebrate the emperor, and are accompanied by song and dance that's been declared an Intangible Cultural Property of the town.

Regular shrine, nothing really special at daytime but go there at night in the firefly season and prepare to be amazed!
Yasugi-bushi Entertainment Hall

4.0

26 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Yasugishi Furukawachou 534

The Yasugi-bushi Entertainment Hall is an exhibition hall for Yasugi-bushi, a folk song adored all across the country, as well as an arts theater for live performance in the hall with gallery seats. There is also a souvenir shop with notable Yasugi products and a restaurant that offers loach cuisine, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy this location. Approximately 15 minutes by car via the Yasugi Interchange on the San-in Expressway.

島根観光１日目。足立美術館が目的だけど、昼食に名物のを食べようと、どじょう屋さんに行こうとしたら美術館の隣でした。レストランに向かう前にすぐに公演が始まるからと呼び込まれて入りました。ステージはなかなか立派でつづみと三味線、太鼓による演奏と歌い手による民謡。躍りもどじょうすくいだけでなく何種もあり、素人さんではない演芸をしっかり楽しみました...
Atonesu Izumo

3.5

30 Reviews

Shopping

Shimane Izumo-shi Ekikitamachi 10-3 (Higashidate) 11 (Nishi)

"A shopping plaza at Izumo Station, the gateway to Izumo. It consists of two floors: Nishikan, which handles San'in souvenirs and specialties, and Higashikan, which has shops dedicated to daily goods and other merchandise. There's an Izumo Tourism Association branch and the ""Station Baby Room"" for nursing mothers. The center is an essential spot for locals and tourists alike. They also hold various events such as a summer beer garden and the Enbiki Soba Festival."

出雲市駅に併設するショッピングプラザで、山陰のお土産や特産品を扱う西館と、食品や生活用品等の専門店が並ぶ東館があります。お土産館では、因幡の白兎にちなんだ和菓子やフィナンシェのほか、ドジョウすくいの饅頭やチョコなどもあります。
Akao Observatory

4.5

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshima Cho Urago

We had a walk up the cliff overlooking the sea and rocks. How beautifull it was! Its easily accessible by car too.
Haiden

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi 195

銅の鳥居をくぐると目の前にです。その前に、鳥居の左手には「神馬神牛像」がありますのでそこを撫でさせて頂いてから拝殿へのお詣りに進んでも良いかと思います。「神馬神牛像」の対面、または拝殿左後方には御守所がありますが、混雑している場合はその先にも一か所あります。初参詣の感激を込めてお祈りさせて頂きました。
Okuizumo Tatara & Katana Museum

4.5

20 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Nitagunokuizumochou Yokota 1380-1

The Okuizumo Tatara & Katana Museum has exhibitions on the history of the Tatara (traditional Japanese steelmaking method) in recent centuries and on the Nittoho Tattara (a Tatara steel-making furnace which was established in 1977 to ensure a reliable supply of the type of steel needed for making traditional Japanese swords), along with displays of swords made using traditional Tamahagane steel. Videos and replicas are used to explain the steelmaking process in an easy-to-understand way, making this a good museum to bring the kids to. Mr. Kobayashi, a sword-smith based in Okuizumo, gives demonstrations of traditional Japanese steel-forging and sword-making techniques twice a month, which are well worth seeing.

I was fortunate to experience the sword making by myself. It was so amazing experience for me, Making katana by Tatara process is an art, I highly recommend people to witness it.
Izumo Taisha Shrine Kaguraden

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi 195 Izumotaisha

参詣順路最後に訪問。ご本殿のある敷地から小さな通りを渡って隣の敷地に移動しますが車が通りますので横断の際はご注意ください。噂には聞いておりましたが、大綱の迫力に圧倒されます。真下に立つと体感できます。ご本殿とは別なご朱印を頂くことが出来ました。
The Izumo Museum of Quilt Art

4.5

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Hikawachoufukudomi 330

Located in the middle of the Izumo Plain, The Izumo Museum of Quilt Art is Japan's only museum dedicated to the art of quilting. The exhibits are displayed in a traditional Izumo-style farmhouse building that was constructed 200 years ago. The four exhibition zones, the exhibits in which are changed every season, provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy viewing works by Ms. Mutsuko Yawatagaki (one of the most renowned artists of Japanese style quilting), as well as Ikebana (flower arrangements), Shitsurai (seasonal and ritual decorations), etc. The Museum also has a tea-house, café, and museum shop.

This museum is well kept and staffed with very friendly people. The art is excellent though not enough on display. The setup is perfect to show off the quilts. However it is a long way from...
Hori Teien Garden

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Muraki 795

"A garden that includes the main house of Hori Tojuro, an Edo period copper mine official called the ""Mining King of Western Honshu."" The roughly 6.5-hectare grounds consist of the main garden from the Edo period, the Meiji period Rakuzan-so reception hall, and the Warakuen garden from the Taisho period. It's been recognized as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. Created in 1897, Rakuzan-so's grounds feature a pond-centered strolling garden with a waterfall and a three-legged stone lantern against a rocky mountain back drop. It has 17 lanterns of different sizes and a small shrine, as well as maple trees, azaleas, and satsuki rhododendrons. Lots of visitors come when the leaves turn colors in fall."

津和野駅から車で１５分くらいの場所にあります。津和野駅周辺特に何もなく堀庭園オススメします。紅葉の名所としても有名です。津和野に来たら立ち寄るべ。
Koi no Komeya Yoshinaga Rice Shop

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Kanoashi-gun Tsuwanocho Ushiroda Ro 296

A rice shop located about a five-minute drive from Tsuwano Station. The shop has traditional rice bales around the storefront and is famous for keeping hundreds of carp. Tsuwano, which has long been known for its high-quality water, has waterways stretching throughout the town. Carp are raised in the water through a variety of processes. The Yoshinaga Rice Shop is reputed to have the most, and they're of the highest quality. The site of the varicolored carp swimming together is not to be missed. The shop's business is selling rice, but everyone is free to drop by and check out the premises.

中庭で鯉が泳いでいるお米屋さんです。でもそれよりも、精米したての米を販売している心意気が素晴らしいです。入口の上の米俵が落ちそうでいい雰囲気です。
Mi Main Hall

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Izumo-shi Taishacho Kizukihigashi 195 Izumotaisha

拝殿参拝の次は右側を通り、奥にあるご本殿を門前にて参拝致します。階段登る前の足元には大きな円が描かれた色違いの石が埋め込まれていますが単なるデザインではなく、お隣にある歴史博物館観覧の後再度訪問するとより深い感銘を受けることと思います。またご本殿左手が本当の正面とのことで、ご本殿から右に沿って順次拝観していくと最後に塀沿いにお賽銭箱が置かれた箇所があるのでわかると思います。
Hinomisaki Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachouhinomisaki 455

An ancient Shinto shrine standing on Cape Hinomi in Taisha Town, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture whose name is recorded as the “Misa Gisha” in the ancient text of the “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki.” “Hinomisaki Shrine” is in fact the collective term for two shrines—the Hishizumi no Miya, dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu-omikami; and the Kami no Miya, dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-mikoto. The shrine (more specifically, the Hishizumi no Miya), famously protects Japan’s night, as opposed to Ise Jingu shrine, which protects Japan’s day. Must-see highlights include the red, two story granite torii gate and the honden main shrine building, built in the gongen-zukuri style and decorated with spectacular ornamentation outside and splendid images on its inner walls and ceilings.
The Shimane Nature Museum of Mt Sanbe - Sahimel

4.0

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Odashi Sambechou Tane 1121-8

At this well-equipped facility visitors can view planned exhibitions and a planetarium. The astronomical observatory has a 60 cm reflex telescope and Coude type 20 centimeters refraction telescope, and astronomical observation sessions are held every Saturday night. Reservations are unnecessary and reception starts 30 minutes prior.

手作り感のある「三瓶自然館サヒメル」でした。こちらにも「三瓶小豆原埋没林」が展示されてあります。家族連れには良い感じの、分かりやすい説明の「三瓶自然館サヒメル」だと思います。私は「三瓶小豆原埋没林」目的で訪れましたが、「三瓶小豆原埋没林」だけでなく、「自然系の博物館」として面白く観覧することが出来ました。お勧めです。
Itohara Memorial Museum

4.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Nitagunokuizumochou Otani 856-18 Inhara Memorial Hall/Resi House Company

This museum opened in 1980 and introduces the history of the Itohara Family, who once controlled the production of iron. Tatara ironwork material, family artworks and craft, Tangible Folk Materials, ancient books are also exhibited. The exhibition is changed three times a year in spring, summer and autumn. The second exhibition building exhibits things associated with the tea ceremony from the time of Lord Matsue and is also spectacular.

One day trip to Okuizumo was an unforgettable trip. Okuizumo is a beautiful place with a valuable historical story. Okuizumo, located in Shimane Prefecture has recognized as the sole producer of...
Inasanohama Beach

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Taishachoukidukikita Inasa

A sandy beach located about a kilometer west of the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. The beach appears in the “Kuni-yuzuri,” a legend relating the transfer of the rulership of Japan to the gods of Heaven described in ancient texts such as the “Kojiki” and the “Nihonshoki,” as well as the legend of the “Kuni-biki” written in the “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki.” Highlights include a sheer cliff where the gods Okuninushi and Takemikazuchi negotiated for the transfer of the ownership of the land; and Bentenjima, an island where the goddess Toyotama-hime is enshrined. Two famous Shinto rituals are conducted on the beach—the Shiokumi Shinji, held early on the morning of the first day of every month; and the Kamimukae no Shinji, held on the 10th of October according to the old calendar. The beach’s waters are shallow and the coast is beautiful, and many people come here in summer to swim and enjoy beach going.
Oki Momo Dome

3.5

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Ikeda Furo Mae 19-1

"A bull fighting ring a ten-minute drive from Saigo Port. Here you can watch the tradition that is said started as entertainment for Emperor Gotoba after he was banished to Oki. The Japanese raised bulls aged two to six years exceed 1,000 kilograms are considered ""yokozuna"" class. The bulls crashing into each other locking horns is a powerful sight to behold. Competitions are held three times a year. Generally if a bull runs away he loses, but occasionally bullfights are held for visitors where there are no winners or losers."

The island has over 800 years history of bullfight, and its history is the oldest in Japan. Several villages has their bullfight ring, and they hold bullfight games quarterly. This place hold...
Matsue Vogel Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Ogakichou 52

A theme park dedicated to flowers and birds built in a hilly area overlooking Lake Shinji in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The park’s spacious grounds are dotted with four exhibition greenhouses, scenic overlooks, and other facilities; in addition, everything is connected via roofed galleries, ensuring visitors can enjoy themselves no matter the weather. Colorful flowers blossom in the flower greenhouse, such as Fuchsia and begonias, which remain in full bloom year round. Visitors can also see over 90 varieties of birds here, including owls, falcons, and penguins, and enjoy bird shows and bird feeding.
Shimane Aquas Aquarium

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Hamadashi Kushirochou 1117-2

One of the largest aquariums in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, Aquas is the only aquarium in western Japan where you can see belugas. The aquarium has exhibits some 10 thousand creatures spanning around 400 species, including a penguin exhibit housing four species of penguins, a giant aquarium exhibit focusing on the sharks which appear in the myths of Shimane, an exhibit featuring the flying fish which are the official fish of Shimane Prefecture, and more. The aquarium’s earless seal and sea lion shows are also popular.
Oshiroi jizo, Seigan-ji Temple

4.0

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Matsue-shi Tamayucho Tamatsukuri 530

温泉街のはずれにあるお寺で、山号は温泉山。おしろい地蔵が有名で女性に人気がある。一風呂浴びた後の散策にちょうどいい。
The Tanabe Museum of Art

3.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Kitahorichou 310-5

This museum is located in Shiominawate in the traditional Bikan-chiku (beautiful site area) of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. It was opened in 1979 by Tanabe Choemon (Tomoyuki), who was the Land and Forest minister for Okuizumo Town and also served as governor of Shimane Prefecture. The collection and exhibits focus on items related to the 23 generations of the Tanabe family. There are also several items associated with the seventh leader of the Matsue clan, Matsudaira Fumai, who was a famous tea master. The collection includes Rakuzan-yaki ware, Fujina-yaki ware, and other tea ceremony-related items. Visitors can enjoy some matcha tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room.

松江城北側の塩見縄手にある美術館。入館料は700円だが、松江城の3館共通券を提示すると団体料金に割引となる。受付のある長屋門は歴史ある建築物だが、その先にあるのは現代的で美術館らしい建物。入口を入ったところは解放感のある吹き抜けとなっており、1階と2階はスロープで結ばれている。設計は奇抜な江戸東京博物館をデザインした菊竹清訓。展示品は多くなく、陶器が中心であとは茶道具と日本画が少し。古い町並み...

Matsue Around Izumo Oyashiro Okuizumo Around Iwami Ginzan Gotsu / Hamada Tsuwano / Masuda Oki

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Shimane Areas

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.