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Oda City

A city of history and nature located in central Shimane, home to the World Heritage site "Iwami Ginzan." Cultural heritage like mine shafts (mabu) and the retro hot spring town of "Yunotsu," once a silver shipping port, still live on. In the "Mt. Sanbe" national park, you can enjoy hiking and camping in dynamic nature and see the wonder of the "Buried Forest" with giant ancient trees sleeping underground. World Heritage, ancient springs, and famous peaks—there is no other city that condenses such diverse Japanese charms. An area worth exploring for active travelers wanting to experience both historical depths and...

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Sake Mochida Kura

Sake Mochida Kura

A special hotel limited to a few groups per day, created by renovating the storehouse of the "Sake Mochida" brewery in Cotton Street, which boasts over 140 years of history. Utilizing the heavy walls and beams that bear the memory of old sake making, the space fuses modern comfort and provides a luxurious experience of "staying in history." During the stay, programs such as sake pairings unique to a long-established brewery and guided tours tracing the history of Cotton Street are available. It is a highly creative accommodation for travelers wanting to deeply dissolve into the town's history and people's...

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Yujuku Souan

An exquisitely designed inn in Yunokawa Onsen, combining heavy architecture of a relocated old folk house with European antiques. The space where Japanese serenity and Western aesthetics resonate is truly a hideaway for adults. Each room has a different concept, and detached rooms with semi-open-air baths from the source promise the best privacy and luxury. In the dining area, guests can enjoy creative Kaiseki using firewood-cooked rice and strictly selected local ingredients. Soaking in the "skin-beautifying hot spring" and spending time quietly in an art-like space—this is a place for those seeking a "old yet new" luxury stay experience in...

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Chikuyo

A warm and hospitable hot spring inn located right next to the Adachi Museum of Art. The famous landlady is also known as an expert in the "Dojou-sukui" dance of Yasugi-bushi, and her bright character and service spirit bring smiles to domestic and international guests. The cuisine focuses on "health," priding itself on dishes that utilize local, nourishing ingredients to provide a stay that revitalizes mind and body. The free-flowing hot spring and a relaxing space that feels like returning to a family home offer a deep sense of peace not found in large hotels. It is a favored inn...

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Naniwa Issui

A high-quality hot spring inn on the shores of Lake Shinji in Matsue City, where all rooms offer a lake view. Its core philosophy is "accessible design for all," ensuring guests of all ages, including wheelchair users, can enjoy a luxurious stay comfortably. Especially from rooms with open-air baths, you can exclusively enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Lake Shinji; bathing while watching the sunset dye the water surface is an experience of a lifetime. With delicate Japanese cuisine focusing on local production and consumption and refined hospitality unique to Matsue, it is a famous inn suitable for those wanting to...

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Saginoyuso

A historic inn in Yasugi City, located just a 30-second walk from the "Adachi Museum of Art," famous for the world's best Japanese garden. As the name suggests, it offers high-quality, free-flowing hot spring water from the source, legendary for having healed a white heron's wound. While valuing traditional Japanese architectural beauty, the inn provides modern rooms with open-air baths for ultimate privacy. Staying here allows for a luxurious itinerary of enjoying the museum's tranquil afterglow directly in the hot springs. With a well-maintained courtyard and heartfelt Kaiseki cuisine, it is the ideal stay for those wanting to experience Japanese...

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Izumo Enmusubi Airport

Izumo Enmusubi Airport

The air gateway to Izumo Taisha, a unique airport that makes you feel the "Land of Mythology, Shimane" from the moment you arrive. True to its nickname "En-musubi" (matchmaking), it features decorations themed around good connections throughout, creating an atmosphere like a spiritual power spot. Inside, there are restaurants where you can taste Izumo soba and fresh seafood, and shops with Shimane specialties and crafts. With stained glass featuring myths and photo spots with the popular character "Shimanekko," it provides a fun start and end to your journey. More than just a transport hub, it's a clean and comfortable airport...

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Eshima Ohashi Bridge

Eshima Ohashi Bridge

A massive bridge connecting Matsue City and Sakaiminato City, with a total length of about 1.7km. It became world-famous on SNS as the "Eshima Ohashi Steep Slope." When photographed from a specific angle with a telephoto lens, it creates a visual surprise as if it were a vertical cliff. In reality, it is accessible to pedestrians, and the top offers a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Shinji, Nakaumi, and the famous Mt. Daisen. The contrast between the giant silhouette—a masterpiece of architectural technology—and the surrounding calm waters is very photogenic. It is highly popular for travelers wanting to capture the...

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Shinmon-dori Street

Shinmon-dori Street

The main approach to Izumo Taisha, stretching straight south from the main gate (Seidami). While retaining the atmosphere of an old temple town, it has evolved into a lively street lined with sophisticated restaurants and souvenir shops. Many shops offer famous "Izumo Soba" and "Zenzai," allowing you to enjoy the excitement of heading toward the shrine while sampling local treats. A massive white torii gate, one of the largest in Japan, towers over the street, and at dusk, the lanterns light up to create a sacred and dramatic atmosphere. It is one of the most energetic places in Shimane tourism,...

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Momen Road

A historical streetscape in the Hirata district of Izumo City that flourished in the cotton trade from the Edo to Meiji periods. Old clay storehouses and merchant houses facing the canals remain today, conveying the bustle of the past. Soy sauce and sake breweries are still in operation, and walking through the fragrant streets allows you to touch the roots of Japan's rich food culture. Stylish cafes and galleries in renovated old buildings offer a comfortable harmony between tradition and modernity. It is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to enjoy an intellectual stroll while feeling the "authentic daily life...

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Yunokawa Onsen Shikiso

Yunokawa Onsen Shikiso

An inn with charming modern Japanese décor located in "Yunokawa Onsen," counted as one of Japan's three best hot springs for beauties. Its water is reputed to make skin feel moist and clingy, making it very popular with beauty-conscious travelers. Recently, a dedicated "Wood-fired Sauna" and deep cold water baths were introduced, gaining passionate support from sauna fans. Sophisticated rooms using plenty of wood and meals viewed from the courtyard provide quiet time to forget daily life. Close to Izumo Airport, it is a very stylish hot spring inn chosen by those wanting to enjoy "Japan's pinnacle skin-beautifying experience" at...

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Matsue New Urban Hotel

Matsue New Urban Hotel

A hotel boasting an excellent location for sightseeing in the City of Water, Matsue, standing on the shores of Lake Shinji. The greatest attraction is the panorama of Lake Shinji viewed from the observation hot spring bath on the top floor. Especially at dusk, bathing while watching the lake surface turn madder red and distant mountains become silhouettes is an unparalleled luxury. Matsue Castle and the Prefectural Art Museum are within walking distance, making it very convenient as a base for city walks. The breakfast buffet utilizing local ingredients is also popular, combining the convenience of a business hotel with...

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Kazenokuni

A modern resort facility spreading within the rich forests of Gotsu City. Its charm lies in accommodation experiences where you can enjoy unity with nature comfortably, such as Nordic-style glamping tents and stylish cottages designed by architects. Within the vast grounds, activities for families abound, including herb garden strolls, canoeing, and woodworking experiences. Additionally, it features high-quality hot springs with a smooth touch, perfect for relaxing after active play. Redefining Japan's "regional wealth" with modern hospitality, this facility is popular with high-sensitivity travelers seeking a new form of Japan travel.

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Chorakuen

A long-established inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen boasting over 120 years of history. Its greatest pride is the "Ryugu-no-yu," one of Japan's largest mixed-gender open-air baths covering 120 tsubo (approx. 400m²). Since guests wear dedicated bathing suits, couples and families can enjoy the vast, garden-like bath together. The 10,000-tsubo strolling Japanese garden shows pinnacle beauty each season, and walking through it feels like your soul is being washed. Despite its high prestige—having hosted members of the Imperial Family—a warm "Omotenashi" spirit lives on. It is a place continuously chosen by guests from all over the world who want to experience both...

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Hatago Oda Onsen

Hatago Oda Onsen

A historic inn founded in the Taisho era, standing near the coast of Izumo City. Its water contains incredibly high levels of metasilicic acid and is famous as a remarkably smooth "skin-beautifying hot spring." The atmospheric Sukiya-style building maintains traditional Japanese architectural beauty while incorporating modern sensibilities, providing a high-quality private space. The cuisine prides itself on creative Japanese dishes using fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and local seasonal vegetables. Surrounded by quiet rural scenery and listening to the distant sound of waves, time spent here is truly blissful. A famous inn loved by travelers seeking depth in...

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Iwami Onsen Kiri-no-yu

Iwami Onsen Kiri-no-yu

A hot spring facility in Ohnan Town surrounded by rich nature. Its waters contain high-quality components and have long been loved by locals for relieving physical and mental fatigue. From the open-air bath, you can view the Iwami mountains that change expressions each season, allowing for a soak while immersed in the "original scenery of a Japanese rural village." The adjacent restaurant offers dishes using fresh local ingredients, making the combination of hot springs and gourmet food very attractive. Although not a flashy resort, it is a hideaway spot for authentic-minded travelers who value local Japanese warmth and quiet time...

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Kannon-taki Falls

Kannon-taki Falls

A mystical waterfall located deep in the forest of Unnan City. Although the drop is not very large, it is surrounded by mossy rocks and dense trees, creating a sacred atmosphere as if a Kannon deity were enshrined there. You can get very close to the waterfall, and the negative ions will gently heal your mind and body. It is loved as a summer resort for its coolness, a quiet scenic spot in autumn with foliage, and by photography enthusiasts and travelers seeking healing. It is a place where you can reflect on yourself in silence where only the sound...

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Katsurashima Island

Katsurashima Island

A small, land-connected island located just off Kaga Port in Matsue City. It's popular for its dynamic rocky areas with traces of volcanic activity and highly transparent sea, making it an ideal spot for easy island exploration. With well-maintained promenades, you can observe uniquely shaped rocks and caves created by wave erosion, as well as seasonal coastal plants while feeling the sea breeze. In summer, it buzzes with people enjoying camping and swimming, and snorkeling offers a close view of the Sea of Japan's rich ecosystem. Although only about 30 minutes by car from central Matsue, it is a hidden...

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Harashika Manor

Harashika Manor

A vast residence of a wealthy landowner (Gono) built in late Edo period, located in Izumo City. Beyond the heavy gate lies the main building featuring high ceilings and thick beams, as well as a beautifully maintained Japanese garden, where you can see the essence of Japan's rich rural culture and architectural techniques up close. Surrounded by Tsuijimatsu (pine windbreaks) unique to the Izumo region, the estate is filled with wisdom and aesthetics for protecting a home from harsh nature, like a "living architectural museum." For travelers interested in the functional beauty of traditional Japanese houses and spatial design in...

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Akana Wetland

A precious wetland located on a plateau at an altitude of about 450m in Iinan Town. It is a treasure trove of nature where you can observe Japanese alder forests, rare in the San'in region, and lovely wetland plants that bloom each season. The skunk cabbages in spring and the autumn colors of the grasses are particularly beautiful, and you can feel the silent breath of the forest while walking the promenade. Enveloped in clear air and the chirping of birds, it is a "natural healing spot." Even for those who find full-scale climbing difficult, it offers easy trekking on...

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Tanishorakko

A community center in Ohnan Town created by repurposing a closed elementary school building. Retaining its wooden warmth and nostalgic school atmosphere, it’s a place where visitors can experience rural life through local cuisine and traditional workshops. Interacting with the warm locals in the hallways that still smell of wood provides a special heart-moving experience beyond mere sightseeing. It is an ideal spot for travelers seeking the "original scenery of Japan" and a sense of belonging in a peaceful mountain village.

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Lake Sakura Orochi

Lake Sakura Orochi

A vast artificial lake created by the construction of Obara Dam in Unnan City, named after the myth of "Yamata-no-Orochi." About 2,000 cherry trees are planted around the lake, and the view reflected in the water in spring is spectacular. It features one of the best rowing facilities in western Japan, and activities like cycling, walking, and canoeing are popular. With nearby accommodations, campsites, and hot springs, it is ideal for travelers wanting an active refresh in great nature. A recreation spot where you can enjoy the landscape fusion of Japan's dynamic civil engineering and rich nature while feeling mythological...

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Hamada Marine Bridge

Hamada Marine Bridge

A beautiful cable-stayed bridge spanning 615m over Hamada Port. With an elegant design featuring cables stretched diagonally from white towers like a bird spreading its wings, it is a symbol of Hamada City. A pedestrian path is also developed on the bridge, offering breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan horizon, fishing boats coming and going in the port, and the scene of the sky turning madder red at sunset. The illuminated night view is especially mystical, and viewing it from the nearby castle ruins across the port is also recommended. A place where you can directly feel the expanse...

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Hamada Castle Ruins

Hamada Castle Ruins

The site of the former Hamada Clan castle, now cherished as a beautiful park. Though the buildings are gone, the exquisitely piled stone walls and the reconstructed gate convey the samurai authority of the past. The castle mountain is a small hill, and from the observatory, you can enjoy a wonderful view overlooking Hamada City, the deep blue Sea of Japan, and the massive "Hamada Marine Bridge." The ruins colored by spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage are very photogenic. A perfect spot for a stroll where you can feel the city's history connecting the samurai era to the present...

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