Shimane 島根県
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Right now in Shimane
Nothing on this page is at its best in , so here is what comes next.
October: Autumn
Izumo TaishaKamiari Festival, usually November (10th month of the old calendar)
Inasa no HamaGods' welcome ceremony around mid-November; sunsets any time of year- 松江城Matsue CastleCherry blossoms in early April; sunsets over Lake Shinji year-round.
- 足立美術館Adachi Museum of ArtThe gardens are fine year-round; maples peak around November.
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Temples & shrines
The big names and the quiet ones, from gold pavilions to neighbourhood shrines.
Taisha
Izumo Taisha
Best in November
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Gardens, rivers & hills
Somewhere to slow down: riverbanks, gardens, parks and views from the hills.
Taisha
Inasa no Hama
Best in November
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History & landmarks
Castles, palaces and old buildings that tell the story of the place.
- 松江城On our list
Matsue
Matsue Castle
Best in April, November
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Museums
For a rainy day, or a deeper look at the place.
- 足立美術館On our list
Yasugi
Adachi Museum of Art
Best in November
From the journal
Shimane on Shibuya246
Photos and stories from our visits since 2010, newest first.
Izumo Town and Inasa Beach
After visiting Izumo Taisha I walked through the small town around the shrine and out to Inasa no Hama, the beach about fifteen minutes away. This is the…
Izumo Taisha
In August 2010 I took the train across to Shimane to visit Izumo Taisha, one of the oldest and most important shrines in Japan. It is the shrine of…