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Activities in Shimane

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Streets of Matsue 10

Streets of Matsue

Kim

Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander! The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake v...

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Matsue Umbrella Sky 2021

Matsue Umbrella Sky 2021

Kim

The Matsue Umbrella Sky event sees 216 umbrellas decorate the terrace of the Karakoro Art Studio.

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Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise

Kim

If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals of...

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The Greens of Shimane

The Greens of Shimane

Kim

When I visited Shimane in May a couple of years back, right before the rainy season, I was amazed at just how many shades of ...

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Mt. Asari-Fuji in Gotsu

Mt. Asari-Fuji in Gotsu

Neal Dang

Making the most out of a less-traveled area of Shimane Prefecture with a view over sea cliffs, local specialties at cafes, an...

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Lake Naka Umi

Lake Naka Umi

Kenji Chida

Lake Naka Umi is a large yet serene lake with a shoreline that runs through Shimane and Tottori.

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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines

Bryan Baier

Historically significant silver mines, a Living Japanese history lesson, and a great way to beat the the summer heat, and a s...

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