SHIMANE

As we get closer to winter and it starts to get colder, staying indoors with friends and enjoying a nice hot p…

Yuushien Garden is known for its all-year-round blooming peonies, healthy Korean ginseng, and wonderful Japane…

Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Temple Lantern Festival is a light-up event taking place at Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Temple i…

(Written by Cleo Wong, CIR in Nishinoshima Town) The Kuniga Coast Walking Trail is one of the most popular tra…

(Written by Izabela Raczynska, CIR from Okinoshima Town) Let’s say you are visiting Oki Islands. You alr…

Fuji Dream Airlines will be introducing a new route to Izumo Airport! For a limited time, the new route will c…

The gorgeous costumes, the rhythmical sounds of Japanese instruments, and the dynamic movements all come toget…

Renting a car during your visit to Shimane? If you are an international visitor coming to Shimane through Yona…

The Shimane Museum of Art is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a very special Hokusai exhibition from th…

Easy access to enjoy autumn in Okuizumo in addition to the open-air sightseeing train!  Enjoy autumn in Okuizu…