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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Yunotsu

A hot spring town registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Iwami Ginzan. Traces of the days when it flourished as a shipping port for silver remain strong, and the streetscape with weathered wooden buildings is designated as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings." There are two high-quality communal baths, "Yakushiyu" and "Motoyu," and Yakushiyu is especially known for its high efficacy, with its retro Western-style building being very attractive. At night, orange lights illuminate the old streets, and the rhythmic sound of Iwami Kagura heard from somewhere evokes a travel mood. A rare place...

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Unnan City

Located in the inland of Shimane, this is a rural city where the "Hii River," the setting for the myth of "Yamata-no-Orochi," flows. In spring, the "Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossoms" stretching for several kilometers offer breathtaking beauty, allowing you to enjoy quintessential Japanese spring scenery. Additionally, the history of traditional "Tatara Ironmaking" still lives here, with shrines deifying the god of iron and streetscapes of old storehouses. Mystical water landscapes like the massive "Ryuzu-ga-taki" and "Yae-taki" waterfalls are also abundant. The rich nature as an original landscape of Japan, mythological stories, and warm daily life of the people will...

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Oki Shrine

Located on Nakanoshima (Ama Town), this shrine was built to deify Emperor Go-Toba, who spent his final years on this island. It features elegant and refined shrine buildings intended to commemorate the Emperor, with related historical remains and a museum scattered nearby. In spring, the cherry blossom trees along the approach are exceptionally beautiful, and night illuminations are mystical. Despite its background of historical tragedy, the precincts are incredibly peaceful, preserving the island scenery and silence that the Emperor likely loved. It's a spot with spiritual depth where you can feel the deep respect of the islanders while tracing the...

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Mizuwakasu Shrine

The Ichinomiya (highest-ranking shrine) of Oki Province, enshrined in Oki-no-shima Town. The main hall, featuring a unique architectural style called "Oki-zukuri," is designated as a National Important Cultural Property and shows an incredibly dignified and elegant appearance. Adjacent to the shrine are the "Oki Folk Museum" and a traditional "Sumo Ring," making it a place to deeply learn about the island's unique sumo culture and history. Surrounded by a quiet forest, walking the approach envelops you in a sacred atmosphere that makes you stand tall. As a central place of faith on the island, it's an essential visit to experience...

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Dankyo-no-taki Falls

A sacred waterfall located deep in the mountains of Oki-no-shima Town, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. Two waterfalls, male and female, flow from the cliff, with Dankyo Shrine enshrined between them. The main feature is the "Urami" (view from behind) experience, where you can go behind the male waterfall. The view through the curtain of falling water is mystical, and it's said that winners of Oki's traditional events like "Bull-fighting" and "Oki Classical Sumo" used to purify themselves here. The roar echoing in the deep forest silence and the negative ions enveloping your body allow you to...

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Yui Coast Foreshore

An extremely rare geological landscape spreading along the Yui Coast of Oki-no-shima Town. A vast rock shelf (a terrain like a washboard) eroded horizontally by waves spreads across the sea surface, and you can walk on it during low tide. The sight of highly transparent seawater washing the rock shelf is nature's art itself. Here, you can immerse yourself in the openness of the Sea of Japan while feeling the Earth's formations created over millions of years under your feet. At sunset, it sometimes reflects the sky like a water mirror, making it very photogenic. A superb view spot where...

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Old Oku Approach

A quiet approach full of faith and history in the Oku district of Oki-no-shima Town. Moss-covered stone steps and surrounding giant trees create an original sacred atmosphere of Japanese Shinto. Because it is not overly developed for tourism, you can spend a quiet time facing yourself while listening to the whispers of the forest and birds. From the small shrine and vantage points at the top, you can feel the powerful nature of Oki, truly experiencing a walk in a "sacred place." An essential visit for authentic-minded travelers wanting to touch the depths of history and the island's spiritual roots.

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Oki Monozukuri School

A creative complex born from repurposing a closed junior high school in Oki-no-shima Town. Classrooms have been transformed into workshops, offices, and cafes, where you can experience craftsmanship and workshops using materials unique to the island. The warmth of the wooden building and the nostalgic atmosphere remain, allowing you to feel Japanese school culture just by walking the corridors. It has become a place where artists and craftsmen from both inside and outside the island interact, sharing a new way of "island life." A popular spot for high-sensitivity travelers to meet locals through experiences and discover Oki's new charm and...

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