
My trip to Izumo and Japan was tied completely to a personal matter. Not visiting as a tourist. Nor planning a leisurely trip...
Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, with a population of around 200,000, and there are many reasons for the vis...
Have you ever heard of Shimane Prefecture? Probably not…That’s what most people say, not just travelers from overseas, but pe...
Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town cent...
Night Kagura, is a dance theater for the entertainment of thee gods. Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beauti...
Each year in October, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with around 600,000 colorful cosmos flowers, cov...
The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white...
Ramen Dining Naseba Naru Kakeru is located inside Matsue Station, and provides an easy to navigate menu and experience - part...
Conseil's specialty is sazai-don (turban shells over rice) but if you're not a fan of sazai, there are plenty of other things...
The Oki Islands is a sushi and sashimi afficionado's paradise. One of the best local restaurants to enjoy the freshest catch ...
Ideally located near Hishiura port, Marine Port Hotel Ama is a great starting point to explore Ama Town. The BBQ dinner packa...
The Oki Plaza Hotel is a tall building conveniently located in the Saigo Port a 5 minute walk from the ferry terminal. Standi...
Of the many places we visited in the Oki Islands, Nishinoshima is home to one of the most memorable travel experiences I've h...
Ramen Dining Naseba Naru Kakeru is located inside Matsue Station, and provides an easy to navigate menu and experience - part...
Within Dogo Island, Okinoshima's largest island, there are lots to see that may not necessarily be the views recommended to t...
Conseil's specialty is sazai-don (turban shells over rice) but if you're not a fan of sazai, there are plenty of other things...