Things to do in Shimane Prefecture

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A tranquil lake at sunset with a small island featuring a gazebo and a torii gate.
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What to do in Shimane Prefecture

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Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Shinjiko Ohashi Bridge or Lake Shinji.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved area and trees.

Izumo

A beach with clear turquoise water, a rocky breakwater, and a few buildings in the background.

Yonago

A traditional Japanese torii gate in a serene lakeside setting with lush greenery and mountains in the background.

Hatsukaichi

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.

Matsue

A historic building with a large, rusted Ferris wheel structure atop it.

Hiroshima

Two snow-covered monkeys sitting in the snow.

Yamaguchi

A cable-stayed bridge, a coastal road, and a harbor with boats.

Hamada

A river with a stone bridge, buildings, and a forested hillside.

Iwakuni

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