Forest Therapy

森林セラピー

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Forest therapy refers to the scientifically verified healing effects of “forest bathing”. Spending time in the forest improves mental and physical health, and decreases levels of stress.

Area
Iinan
Izumo Area

Basic Information

Booking Sites for Activities

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Iinan-cho Ohshimenawa Sousakukan

A museum where you can even try making shimenawa, the sacred straw rope used at Shinto shrines
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Okuizumo Wagyu-niku (Okuizumo Wagyu Beef)

A superb brand of beef that is rich in flavor and depth

Akana Peony Garden

10,000 peony bulbs bloom brilliantly in May

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

Mizuhiki Crafting with Enmusubi Mizuhiki Non

Create your own one and only Mizuhiki item!

Samurai Souemon’s walking tour

Samurai Souemon takes you around Matsue to captivating spots off the beaten path

Kimono rental around Matsue Castle

Dress up in an elegant kimono and explore the Matsue Castle townscape

National Park, Cruising and Local Seafood Plan

Cruise along the Eastern Shimane Peninsula

Ichibata Yakushi Weekend Zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

All-You-Can-Eat Grape Picking Experience

The taste of freshly picked grapes will blow your mind!

Japanese Confections Making Experience and Café Plan

This traditional confections shop is only 5 to 6 mnutes away from Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine!