Culture En-musubi in the Izumo Region Featured Izumo Taisha, or Izumo Grand Shrine, is one of the most famous and most significant Shinto shrines in Japan. Though the date of..
6 Culture Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine Sherilyn Siy Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Islands...
7 Culture Oki Nature Museum Sherilyn Siy If you want to learn more about the natural history of the Oki Islands, the Oki Nature Museum is a must-visit. Catering to all visitors..
Transportation Ichibata Electric Railway Kim Bergström The Ichibata Electric Railway connects two major centers in Shimane, Izumo and Matsue, with some great stops along the way. The..
12 Activities Fauna and Flora of Akiyoshidai Tristan Scholze Most visitors to Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park come for the otherworld panoramas and underground adventures in this geologic..
Food Modern : Coolest Restaurant in Town Guillaume Doré When Modern is retro, you end up in a lovely restaurant, with simple but tasty food. Highly recommended if you visit Kurayoshi in..
Activities Nature at Omijima and Shopping at Senzakitchen Featured Omijima Island is part of the Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park in Japan. It has earned the nickname the "Alps of the Sea"..
Activities Sightseeing around the Center of Shimonoseki City Japan Travel Experience the historic, dramatic scenery and local food of Shimonoseki City! The ancient city of Ganryujima is famous for its duel..