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Horikawa Pleasure Boat

4.5

320 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Kurodachou 507-1

A pleasure cruise which goes on a 50 minute tour of the moat surrounding the National Treasure-designated Matsue Castle in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The cruise’s coarse is dotted with famous and elegant castle town sights such as Shiomi Nawate-dori Street and the Former Samurai District. The water birds, flowering plants growing by the water, and other highly seasonal scenery is also a must-see. The cruise boat itself is eight meters long, two meters wide, and covered with a small roof; a toasty kotatsu (table with a blanket and heater underneath) is provided in winter. The Hori River the boat travels is spanned by 17 bridges, and when the boat travels under particularly low bridges, the roof must be lowered to pass.

The experience of having to duck down so that the roof can be lowered was fun. We had the additional pleasure of having two volunteer guides from the Matsue Goodwill Guide Group to assist us in...
Ichibata Electric Railway Co., Ltd

4.0

136 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Izumoshi Hiratachou 2226

This is a railway along the banks of Lake Shinji that plays an essential role as a lifestyle route for local people by connecting Matsue, Hirata, Izumo and Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. It also plays a role as a railway carrying pilgrims going to worship to Izumo Grand Taisha Shrine and Ichibata Yakushi Temple. Train cars with local character exterior wraps are becoming popular with tourists as a train of good fortune.

The Ichibata Railway departing from from Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station offers direct trains to Izumo Taisha Mae station close to Izumo Taisha Shrine. Since Matsue Shinjiko Onsen station is the...
HAKUCHOU Boat

4.5

25 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Higashiasahimachi 150-7

Lake Shinji, designated as one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful sunsets, is known for its amazingly beautiful scenery and for having the largest catch of shijimi clams in Japan. It takes about one hour to enjoy the scenery of Lake Shinji on one of the sightseeing cruises on the pleasure boat, Hakuchou. The sunset cruise, which departs when the sun is going down, is one of their most popular boat trips. A sad legend recalls how a young bride who was bullied by her mother-in-law remains on the only island floating in the lake, Yomegashima Island (literally meaning “young bride island”). Boat port number two is approximately five minutes on foot from JR Matsue Station.

Even though it was raining, I was able to see the view. I was also able to feel the wideness of the lake and enjoy the view around the mountain. Also, it is very safe since the crews are keeping the...
Kaka Kukedo Sightseeing Boat

4.5

12 Reviews

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Shimane Matsue-shi Shimanecho Kaka 6120-14

"This pleasure cruise tours the Shimane Peninsula, which was said to have been created by the Izumo god Yatsukamizuomizunu-no-Mikoto. It's approximately 30 minutes by car from the Matsue City area. The Kaka-no-Kukedo Course takes in the Shin Kukedo sea cave of lore and the Kyu Kukedo cave, visible from land. Or you might try the course bound for the Seven Caves of Tako, known as Japan's ""blue caves."" These boat trips let you revel in the spectacular scenery of the Shimane Peninsula, which is part of Daisen-Oki National Park."

神話の伝わる洞窟『新潜戸（神潜戸）』を巡る観光船です。島根県松江市の松江城付近から直線にして10キロメートルほど北に島根町加賀に遊覧船乗場があります。以下の2種類の遊覧コースがあります。ともに運航期間は3月-11月です。 ①加賀港マリンプラザ発⇒旧潜戸⇒新潜戸約50分、料金は大人1500円小子700円 ②加賀港マリンプラザ発→潜戸→的島→白滝鼻→多古鼻→七つ穴約80...
Izumo Kanbe no Sato

4.0

13 Reviews

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Shimane Matsue-shi Obacho 1614

"This experiential facility was set up to contribute to improving civic culture. You will be able to experience the folklore and folk culture deeply related to the history of the Izumo region, as well as traditional crafts that are rarely seen today. The park consists of a folk tale center, craft center and a natural forest that makes the most of the surrounding local forest, allowing visitors to reaffirm the splendor of Izumo at each facility. In the folk tale center, which is a reproduction of an old private house, the latest video technology is used to screen ""Hoichi the Earless"" by the great writer of the Meiji period (1868-1912), Yakumo Koizumi. In the adjoining craft hall, you can enjoy five kinds of experiences such as weaving, rattan craft, pottery, woodwork and Japanese papermaking."

この神戸の里は、体験を楽しめるスポットです。風土記の丘に隣接していて、民話を聴ける民話館や、工芸館では、機織りや、陶芸、和紙てまりなどを作る体験ができます。散策を楽しめる自然の森もありますが、訪れたときは、雨だったので、散策は行きませんでした。
Tebikigaoka Park, Kazenoko Gakushukan

4.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Izumo-shi Takicho Kuchitagi 458-1

Tebikigaoka Park is located about five kilometers west of Roadside Station Kirara Taki on National Route 9. Overlooking the Sea of Japan, there is a roller slide, athletic equipment, and a kids' play area. The community park is crowded with many families on weekends. The adjacent Kazenoko Learning Center was built in conjunction with the introduction of wind power generation to Taki Town. They hold various experiential programs that appeal to everyone from kids to adults including hand crafting workshops and nature walks.

国道９号線をＪＲ駅の横から上がった小高い丘の上に公園が有りました。何の気なしに大田からの仕事帰りに初めて寄ってみました。日本海の眺めが良かったです。
Craft Kan in Koboku no mori

3.5

4 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Ochigunonanchou Yakami 7154-10

This facility is located in the Koboku no Mori Park surrounded by nature and herbs. It is a tourist information center and also sells products made from the herbs grown in the park as well as popular sweets made in Onan Town and local crafts. It also offers classes to make your own original craft items and is a popular spot.

石見町として出来た頃に来た以来から気に入った場所です。一番はラベンダーが咲いている頃でしょうが季節の花とか有って癒されます。訪問した時には松江市や三次市でコロナウイルスの感染者が増えていて施設とかは臨時休業していましたが庭園は良かったです。
Kinta Farm Berryne

5.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Hamada Kanagicho Shichijo I735

This tourist farm is a five-minute drive from Kanagi Smart Interchange off the Hamada Expressway. Run by the Chudenko Group's Berryne Inc., they offer strawberry and grape picking. Their greenhouses, embraced by verdant nature, are among the biggest in the prefecture. You can pick strawberries from January into May, and Pione grapes from late August to early October. The elevated strawberry planters are at eye-height for children, and grow a variety of strawberries like popular Benihoppe, low-acidity Akihime, and vitamin-C-rich Sachinoka. Picking is by reservation only for leisurely fruit fun.

This farm offers pick-and-eat strawberries at 2000yen (adult) for 45 minutes. You will be given a small container to contain the fruits as you walk along to pick. At entrance of the greenhouse, you...
Senchasoh

4.0

2 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Suetsuguhonmachi 74

Founded in 1939, the Senchasoh is a tea shop where you can enjoy tours, tea parties, and tea ceremony practice in the Keiuntei tea room. The Kyoten Main Shop functions as a gallery as well, providing a good sense of tea culture in Matsue. You may tour the Sencha-so plant in Yadacho Town, Matsue City only on weekdays (Monday through Friday), limited to one group of 20 or fewer people per day.

地元出雲のお茶をお土産にと思って松江で見つけたお店が千茶荘です。出雲ヤブ北茶が売られていたので、目的にぴったりのお茶だったのでお土産に購入しました。
Karakoro Art Studio

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Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Tonomachi 43

Located in Tono Town, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, the Karakoro Art Studio is an art and crafts center based on the themes of artisan and craft. The studio is housed within the former Matsue branch of the Bank of Japan which was built in the early Showa period. The large pillars in the entrance, retro chandeliers, and big doors of the underground vaults, etc. are still visible today. Inside the building are a range of shops which deal in a variety of works, such as glassware, silverwork, ceramics, and agate. There are also a variety of things visitors can have a go at such as making sweets unique to the tea ceremony, and making accessories, etc.
Matsue Lakeline Bus

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Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Asahimachi 472-2

This is an excursion bus leaving bus stop No. 7 at JR Matsue Station at 20-30 minute intervals. It runs a course around the sightseeing spots of Matsue City in approximately 50 minutes. There are two routes, the Lake Line Route and Sunset Course depending on the time. Both routes include sights such as Matsue Castle designated as a National Treasure, and Shiomi Nawate, Matsueshinjiko-onsen Station, Shinji-ko-ohashi Bridge, Shimane Art Museum, and the Lake Shinji Pleasure Boat pier. One day and two day tickets, convenient for sightseeing, are also available.
Kuniga Coast Sightseeing Boat Trips

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Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Uragou

Kuniga Coast Sightseeing Boat Trips take visitors out to view spectacular coastal scenery such as the Tsutenkyo Arch. One cruise starts from Beppu Harbor and enables passengers to view nearby islands such as Komori-shima Island and Kanmuri-jima Island, while another starts from Urago Harbor, and passes by imposing rock formations and sea-eroded cliffs, including Kanabo-iwa, Shobutsuzo-iwa and Matengai Cliff; on these cruises, visitors can enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery to the utmost. On days when the seas are calm, the boats may also visit sea-caves such as Otohime-goten and Takimi-no-iwaya.
Rosoku-jima Sightseeing Boat

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Shiro

Rosoku-jima (“Candle Island”) is an unusually-shaped rock that rises to a height of around 20 meters above the waves, and which is famous as a spectacular sight at dusk in the setting sun. It derives its name from the fact that, when, the sun is going down in the evening, the top of the rock appears to be lit up like a huge candle. Sightseeing boats depart from Fukuura Wharf and Akasaki Wharf, timing their departure to be near Rosoku-jima at sunset. During the daytime, or if the boats are not operating that day, visitors can also get a good view of the rock from the Rosoku-jima Observation Platform.
Yasugi Tourist Mikan Orchard

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Yasugi-shi Enoshimacho 12-1

A mandarin orange orchard catering to tourists and certified by the prefectural governor, a first in the San'in region. The growers are dedicated to building the soil for the succulent mandarin oranges on this land buffeted by the breeze off of Lake Nakaumi. The orchard operates from mid-October to early December. They grow five varieties of oranges, each with unique characteristics; these include Nichinan Ichigo, a very early variety developed in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yurawase, which is deeply flavorful and super juicy. The orchard is on level ground, making picking the mandarins easy for everyone from kids to seniors.
AMANBOW Underwater Viewing Boat

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Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Fukui

An underwater viewing boat that departs from Hishiura Port bound for Saburoiwa, one of Ama's best known sites. The cruise lasts for about 50 minutes. The area around Saburoiwa is known for its abundant seaweed and rich variety of fish. It was the first famous diving spot off the coast along the Sea of Japan. It's said the Amanbow was the Sea of Japan's first underwater viewing boat. The underwater scenery and what kind of fish are darting about depend on the season, weather, and time of day. A night cruise lets you take in the bioluminescent creatures beneath the waves.
Okuizumo Orochi-go Train

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Shimane Unnan-shi Kisukicho Satogata 26-1 JR Kisuki Sta.

A tourist train running through Okuizumo, a key location in Izumo mythology. It plies the JR Kisuki Line along the Hiikawa River, with its myth of an eight-headed snake. The breeze blowing through the open windowed train feels exhilarating as you move along. The many attractions along the route include an old-fashioned station building and a three-stage switchback, one of only a few nationwide. Popular items available for purchase on the train include bento boxed lunches garnished with maitake mushrooms and bento boxes featuring delicious hand-made soba noodles. All seats are reserved, so make yours while boarding.
Miyauchi Gama Pottery

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Shimane Gotsu Ninomiyacho Kannushi 2211-3

"A pottery studio that has operated in western Shimane's Iwami area since the 1970s. They make Iwami-yaki pottery, a traditional Gotsu handicraft known for large and sturdy earthenware jars and water jugs. This area is called ""Sekishu,"" and pottery making has thrived in the region since ancient times. According to the Iwami region's pottery lore, the district where Miyauchi Pottery is located is said to be the oldest in the tradition. They also hold pottery workshops where you can make items like teacups and bowls under the careful guidance of a traditional craftsman. The methods traditionally cultivated for making larger items has been passed down to the present day where they make practical pottery for modern living like tableware, umbrella stands, and garden sets."
Koryo-cho Potato Farm

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Shimane Izumo-shi Koryocho

A tourist farm about 10 minutes from the Izumo Interchange on the San'in Expressway. Overlooking Lake Jinzai, it offers the chance to experience harvesting Nishihama-imo potatoes, a Koryo-cho specialty. It's open from early September to early November annually. Visitors take all the sweet Nishihama-imo potatoes they harvest home with them. Since they offer hands-on experience in growing and handling agricultural products, many organizations use it for events involving small groups, children, etc. Reservations are required, so be sure to contact the farm in advance.
Sanbe Mokkokan

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Shimane Oda-shi Yamaguchicho Yamaguchi 1638-1

This woodworking activity center is located in the middle of verdant natural scenery, and offers chances to try woodworking with an electric scroll saw and drill press. Located at the foot of Mt. Sanbe, this woodworking hall is filled with the scent and warmth of natural wood. Enjoy the twittering of birds from outside as you make your own chopsticks, pendant, picture frame, moving bird and more. The staff offers gentle guidance so even woodworking beginners can try their hand at ease. Look for the wooden sign and dragonfly art at the parking lot entrance.
Akagikogen Kanko Apple Orchard

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Iishi-gun Iinancho Shimoakana 2814

This tourist farm is close to Roadside Station Akagi Kogen. They grow specially selected apples in a healthy, secure environment under the blazing sun. There are a total of eight varieties to pick on the farm. The trees stand out for their special Y-shaped support, to allow the sun to hit all the leaves, and increase their resilience to wind and snowfall. Most years, the picking season is from early September through mid-November. In summer, from August to September, you can pick blueberries, as well. Since they don't put any time limit on, you can take your time and pick fruit at your own pace.

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Matsue Around Izumo Oyashiro Okuizumo Around Iwami Ginzan Gotsu / Hamada Tsuwano / Masuda Oki

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Shimane Areas

What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.