Top Things to do in Shimane Prefecture
Things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Japan including Meotoiwa, Matsue Castle, Kamoshimaato, Former Taisha Station, Matsue Castle Town, Tsuwano Castle, Teahouse Meimei-an, Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence, Shiomi Nawate Street, Shimizudani Smelter Ruins.
Restaurants in Shimane Prefecture
1. Meotoiwa
2. Matsue Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,499 reviews
Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.
Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan
If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.
3. Kamoshimaato
4. Former Taisha Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.
Reviewed By jeffreyrg - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Visiting this old station feels like going back in time. You can still see the schedules, mannequins wearing the original uniform, the railtracks and the train. The best part is it is free and near the other tourist spots.
5. Matsue Castle Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By GaryH990 - Bloomington, United States
A stroll around the castle moat will take you to a collection of rather old houses, done in the early style but updated for convenience. Several are now tea houses or soba noodle shops, all set in very pleasant surroundings.
6. Tsuwano Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Tsuwano Castle ruins was one of the highlights of visiting Tsuwano and I highly recommend coming here. There are a few options of getting to the top, you can hike or take a chair lift. It looks as if they are building a road closer so parking near the ruins, might be another option in the future. I opted for the chair lift since I have yet to do that in Japan. You can take the lift back down or hike. Once at the top, you do have to hike a little to get to the actual ruins but it is a fairly easy hike. The ruins and locations are incredible. The views from each ledge is gorgeous. The ruins itself are massive, I wish I could see what it would have been like when built up. The Tsuwano Castle ruins are easily one of my favorites in Japan.
7. Teahouse Meimei-an
8. Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence
9. Shiomi Nawate Street
10. Shimizudani Smelter Ruins
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