Popular Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture
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Popular Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture

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  • Izumo Taishatop_1
    󰺂4.4
    Izumo34 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShimane Kamiarizuki Festival Spiritual Tour | Nov 29, 2025-Dec 6, 2025
    Highlights:
    󰋄Worship deity statue & bunny sculpture
    󱓊8-foot rope hangs in shrine
    󱨠Saved by 156 users󱨠48% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    翱翔的大鲨鱼翱翔的大鲨鱼

    Izumo is a very popular place. With blue sky and white clouds, you can definitely see the stars at night. Friends who are looking for a good marriage must go to Izumo Taisha Shrine. I have said before that many couples can also find a good marriage here! As for food, Izumo Soba (buckwheat) is actually a must-try. On a hot summer day, I love a cup of iced coffee the most. Of course, shaved ice is also a good choice!

  • Matsue Castletop_2
    󰺂4.2
    300.35
    Matsue316m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Feel the Warring States atmosphere by the moat
    󱨜Experience Nobunaga's culture at the national treasure castle keep
    󱨠47% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    行摄一路行摄一路

    Matsue Castle is the only castle tower that has been preserved in the San'in region. It is one of only 12 castles in Japan with a castle tower built before the Edo period, and one of the few castles made of wood rather than concrete. Exit from the back gate of Matsue Castle and walk for about ten minutes to attractions such as the Samurai Residence, Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence, and Shiomi Nawate.

  • Adachi Museum of Arttop_3
    󰺂4.2
    Yasugi16.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Shimane Prefecture
    󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.8/5
    行摄一路行摄一路

    The Adachi Museum of Art was founded based on the art collection of Mr. Zenko Adachi, who was born in Yasugi City. The museum's garden is also very beautiful. In the large garden of 50,000 square meters, various creative gardens such as the dry landscape garden, moss garden, pond garden, white sand and green pine garden were built by taking advantage of the mountains of Izumo. The garden has been selected as the number one garden in Japan for 15 consecutive years since 2003.

What Best Things to Do are there in Shimane Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture:Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture include:Izumo Taisha:4.7, Matsue Castle:4.6, Adachi Museum of Art:4.8
At what locations in Shimane Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Shimane Prefecture are mainly located in:Izumo Taisha:Izumo, Matsue Castle:Matsue, Adachi Museum of Art:Yasugi
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