Top Things to do in Shimane Prefecture
What to do and see in Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Japan including Matsue Castle, Former Taisha Station, Matsue Castle Town, Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park, Tsuwano Castle, Washibara Hachiman Shrine, Sugaya Takadono, Iwami-Ginzan, Minoji Yashiki, Daikon Island.
Restaurants in Shimane Prefecture
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Matsue Castle Town
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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.
4. Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Sanbe Buried Forest is the hidden forest where many giant trees have been lying under the ground since the ancient times, that is the result of the volcanic eruption of Mt.Sanbe around 4,000 years ago. In the underground exhibition hall of the Sanbe Buried Forest Museum, you will find some huge trunks of trees standing straight as they were in the ancient days, and others being laid down there after having fallen down and been driven in an avalanche of sands and rocks caused by the eruption.
5. 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.
6. Washibara Hachiman Shrine
7. Sugaya Takadono
8. Iwami-Ginzan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By septiahardy - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Omori is a town nestled in-between the low ranging mountains of Shimane with beautiful scenery. Since its natural beauty is very well preserved together with the history of being one of the most active silver mines in the past, Omori was given a World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2011. This small traditional town has a lot of historical value and a place where guests can enjoy the blending of nature, history, together with the warm interactions of the locals. Omori is a hidden gem in Japan. Absolutely worth to visit.
9. Minoji Yashiki
10. Daikon Island
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