Destination
Shimane
Itineraries
The Mihonoseki Cape & the Shimane Peninsula Coast: A Fishing-Port Shrine, Sea Caves of Myth & the Eshima 'Beta-Bridge' — 2 Days
Tsuwano, the Little Kyoto of San'in: Carp Canals, a Thousand Red Torii & the Zen Gardens of Sesshu — 2 Days
Iwami Ginzan & the Yunotsu Coast: A UNESCO Silver Mine, a Port Onsen, Iwami Kagura by Night & the Washi Papermakers of the West — 2 Days
Matsue Castle Town & the Adachi Garden: A National-Treasure Keep, Lafcadio Hearn's Lakeside City & the World's Finest Japanese Garden — 2 Days
First-Time Shimane: Izumo Taisha, the Sunset Cape of Hinomisaki & the Magatama Springs of Tamatsukuri — 2 Days
Shimane travel guides
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Iwami Ginzan Guide 2026: UNESCO Silver Mine & Yunotsu
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Izumo Taisha Guide 2026: Shimane's Shrine of the Gods
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Matsue & Adachi Museum Guide 2026: Castle & Gardens
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Mihonoseki & Shimane Peninsula Guide 2026: Capes & Caves
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