Nature Spots in Gotsu / Hamada Area

  • Iwami Tatamigaura Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Pref. Hamadashi Kokubuchou
    "This is ""Iwami Tatamigaura"" beach, a nationally designated Natural Monument, where visitors can walk along the rock formations from around 16 million years ago. It is a place where visitors can see rare sights such as the fossils of shells and whales and traces of nodules and magma. Free tours from a volunteer guide are available on Sundays and national holidays from March to June and September to November. "
  • Iwa Taki Ji no Taki
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Gotsu Hazumicho Hongo 178-12
  • Makura Ke Taki
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Gotsu-shi Sakuraecho Imada
  • Hamada Kaigan
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada Kokubu Cho Kokubu
  • Mt.Kanzan
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane
  • Mt.Ungetsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane
  • Mt.Osa
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane
  • Kannondaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Gotsu-shi Sakuraecho Shikaga
  • Dangyokei
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Ochi-gun Onancho Ibara
  • Komosawa Pond
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Gotsu-shi Asaricho
  • Mt.Genda
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Mt.Chausu
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Mt.Takajo
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Mt.Mizuki
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Kannonzaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane
  • Nishigamatsu Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane
  • Higashigamatsu Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Osakihana
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Prefecture Hamada
  • Mt.Yaune
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi
  • Mt.Kakeyama
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Hamada-shi

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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