- 2024.06.08
- Museums and Gardens
Indulge in the Artistic Wonders of Shimane: Where Nature Meets Creativity
Shimane is dotted with renowned art museums and gardens, including the world-famous Adachi Museum of Art, where visitors can fully appreciate Japanese traditional beauty and art. Immerse yourself in the elegant world of Japanese aesthetics and enjoy a spiritually enriching experience.
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Adachi Museum of Art
Located in Yasugi City, this museum is celebrated for its extensive collection of Nihonga (Japanese paintings) and its picturesque 165,000-square-meter traditional Japanese garden. The garden, which changes its appearance with the seasons, is referred to as a "living Japanese painting" and has been ranked number one in Japan's garden rankings by the US magazine that focuses on Japanese gardens. It is also listed a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
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Yuushien Garden
This distinguished garden, situated on Daikonshima Island in Lake Nakaumi, offers a glimpse into Japanese traditions and the culture of Izumo. Yuushien Garden is also famous for its seasonal events that showcase the charm of Japanese gardens, such as "Chisenbotan" (Pond of Peonies) in spring, when approximately 30,000 elegant peony flowers fill the garden's pond, illumination of the autumnal colors in fall, and Japan-themed illumination displays in winter.
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Shimane Arts Center "Grand Toit"
This cultural facility complex comprises the Iwami Art Museum and the Iwami Arts Theater. The impressive building features approximately 280,000 traditional Sekishu roof tiles from Shimane, and its central courtyard, designed with a reflecting pool that evokes a medieval European plaza, is particularly photogenic.
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Shimane Art Museum
Standing on the shore of Lake Shinji in Matsue, this art museum is designed with a theme of harmony with water. Known as the "museum embraced by the setting sun," its glass-walled lobby offers sunset views over Lake Shinji, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunset Spots in Japan." Take your time to fully appreciate the ever-changing stunning scenery of Lake Shinji.