What to do in Shimane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A serene Japanese garden with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and a backdrop of lush hills.
A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved area and trees.
A tranquil lake at sunset with a small island featuring a gazebo and a torii gate.
A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, wooden pillars, and hanging lanterns.

Things to do

Tottori Sushi Making Experience in Yonago

Tottori Sushi Making Experience in Yonago

Rp1.114.914
per adult
Tottori Sushi Making Experience in Yonago
Shimane Sushi Making Experience in Matsue

Shimane Sushi Making Experience in Matsue

Rp1.121.429
per adult
Shimane Sushi Making Experience in Matsue
Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide

Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide

Rp661.643
per adult
Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide
Sandankyo Family River Exploration – Nature Learning Adventure

Sandankyo Gorge River Trek – Just 80 Minutes from Hiroshima

Rp2.242.858
per adult
Sandankyo Gorge River Trek – Just 80 Minutes from Hiroshima
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

Rp3.252.144
per adult
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha
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Izumo Taisha

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You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Shinjiko Ohashi Bridge or Lake Shinji.

Day trip destinations from Shimane Prefecture

Japanischen Garten in Sakaiminato, Japan

Yonago

A historic building with a large, rusted Ferris wheel structure atop it.

Hiroshima

A snow-covered landscape with a river, buildings, and mountains.

Tsuwano

A beach with waves, a distant snow-capped mountain, and a rocky shoreline.

Sakaiminato

A coastal landscape with a bay, a small town, and lush green hills.

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