Shimane Prefecture is the second-least populous prefecture of Japan at 665,205 (February 1, 2021) and has a geographic area of 6,708.26 km 2. Shimane Prefecture borders Yamaguchi Prefecture to the southwest, Hiroshima Prefecture to the south, and Tottori Prefecture to the east.

Discover the top things to do in Shimane, little-visited but full of gems like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art. Soak up nature in Yushi-en or just soak in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Visit former Taisha Station and Inasanohama Beach.

SHIMANE. In Shimane, historical heritage and traditional culture that entice travelers from around the world coexist with modern times. A rich and beautiful natural environment is preserved in the prefecture, which is also blessed with the fruits of the mountains and the sea that have been nurtured there, along with incredibly unique hot springs.

Framed by mountains, Shimane's main draws include Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine—one of the oldest and holiest Shinto shrines—Matsue Castle and its original keep, the World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, the traditional performing art Iwami Kagura and the castle towns of …

Dec 4, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Shimane, from exploring the venerable Izumo Taisha Shrine to relaxing in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Dive into the region's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and historic towns to experience the essence of Shimane!

Shimane Prefecture (島根県, Shimane-ken) is located along the Sea of Japan coast in the Chugoku Region. The prefectural capital is Matsue. Touristic highlights include Matsue and its castle; Izumo Taisha, Japan's oldest shrine; Iwami Ginzan, a historic silver mine; and the Adachi Art Museum with its wonderful garden.

Shimane Prefecture is located in the Chugoku Region of Japan, north of Hiroshima Prefecture. Surrounded by natural beauty, to the north Shimane faces the Sea of Japan and to the south the Chugoku Mountains.

Shimane, ken (prefecture), southwestern Honshu, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan (East Sea). It includes the Oki Islands. The interior is composed chiefly of a volcanic mountain chain, and the coast is dotted with numerous associated hot springs. In …

Jun 8, 2021 · Shimane Prefecture (島根県 Shimane-ken) is in the western Chugoku region of the main island of Honshu in Japan. It is the 2nd least populous prefecture in the country. Shimane Prefecture, together with Tottori prefecture is known as the Sanin region, meaning "the shady side of the mountains".

Mar 19, 2024 · Shimane is the second-least populous prefecture in all of Japan right after its neighbor of Tottori. Shimane is a mainly rural prefecture divided into the Izumo Region in the east of the prefecture, the Iwami Region in the west and the off-shore Oki Islands.