Island Spots in Matsue Area

  • Daikon Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Yatsukachouhanyu
    "This is an island that is famous for blooming peony during the end of April and the beginning of May. There are many places to see on this island. One of them is ""Otsukayama Park"", created at Japan's lowest volcano of 42.2 meters in height. Also, on a fine day visitors can view ""Benten-jima Island "", spectacular in the morning sun, the Nakaumi Sea and Mt. Daisen as well as the ""peony garden"" and ""Daikon-jima Lava Tunnels, Cave of the Departed Souls"" designated as a National Natural Monument. Approximately 30 minutes by car from within Matsue City and Yonago City."
  • Islet
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Kashimachoumitsu
  • Awashima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Matsue-shi
  • Katsurashima
    Travel / Tourism
    Matsue, Shimane Prefecture
  • Target Okita Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Matsue, Shimane Prefecture
  • Eshima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Matsue-shi Yatsukacho Eshima
  • Yashima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Matsue-shi Mihonosekicho Shichirui
  • Fukabejima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Matsue-shi Mihonosekicho Morokui
  • Yokoshima
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Matsue-shi
  • Tsukishima
    Travel / Tourism
    Matsue, Shimane Prefecture

Shimane Areas

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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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