Culture Step into the Homelife of Samurai Judith Mikami Walking along Shiomi-nawate street, the traditionally walled houses create and Edo period atmosphere. A finely preserved samu...
Culture Nishinoshima Part of Oki Islands Nicola Jones Nishinoshima is not a small, round, flat island, so you will need to do a little planning if you want to make the most of you...
Activities Lake Naka Umi Kenji Chida Lake Naka Umi is a large yet serene lake with a shoreline that runs through Shimane and Tottori.
Accommodation Toukami Yamanagisa Park Campsite Kenji Chida Toukami Yamanagisa Park Campsite is in Shimane near the border with Tottori. It is a free camp with a sea view.
Activities Yaedaki Falls Adam Hacker Explore the Hidden Beauty of Unnan, Shimane with a Visit to Yaedaki Fall.
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn The Lafcadio Hearn Museum offers not only a glimpse into a fascinating man's life and works but an introduction to a never be...
Culture Yuushien Garden on Daikon-shima Sasa Jancikic I was promised that that day Shimane’s own sumo fighter Okinoumi will be visiting the park. I looked forward very much to see...
Area Matsue Kenji Chida Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, with a population of around 200,000, and there are many reasons for the vis...
Food Coffee at the Adachi Museum of Art Tristan Scholze Midori, an elegant and modern cafe at the Adachi Museum of Art, boasts views looking out at the world-class Dry Landscape Gar...
8 Sublime Lake Shinji in Shimane Masayoshi Hirose Magical views of Yomegashima Island in Lake Shinji during various sunsets, and under the moonlight.
