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   Travel to Shimane to experience as-yet-largely-undiscovered places where Japan’s original landscapes remain!

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   Useful Travel Information. Featuring information that can be useful when sightseeing in Shimane, such as information on good-value tickets, tourist information centers that support tourism, and travel safety information. It is possible to narrow down the information based on category.

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   • Shimane’s History. Shimane’s history is so vast and deep that it first appeared in some of Japan’s oldest mythology. There are various legends and folklores found everywhere in Shimane, and the culture and traditions related to those legends are still alive in people’s daily life.
   • Izumo Area. The exact place where the myriads of Japanese gods gather is Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, located in eastern Shimane. In the 10th month of the lunar calendar, all of the gods gather there.
   • Iwami Area. Central Shimane is home to the World Heritage Site, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. The mine came to its peak early in the 17th century. At that time, Japan produced one third of the world’s silver and the majority of that silver was from this mine.
   • Oki Area. The Oki islands area consists of about 180 large and small islands with a mesmerizing and dynamic landscape which goes far beyond your expectations.

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   Visit Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Explore Iwami Ginzan, which used to produce up to one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. Swim and snorkel in the clear waters off of the Oki Islands. Watch kagura, a local dance ritual based on ancient myths.

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   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.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shimane_PrefectureShimane Prefecture - Wikipedia

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   Shimane Prefecture governs the Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan which juridically includes the disputed Liancourt Rocks (竹島, Takeshima). Shimane Prefecture is home to Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, and the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle.

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   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. In addition to being home to some of Japan's most prominent ancient culture and traditional arts, Shimane has managed to maintain its ...

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   Where is Shimane located?

   • It stretches widely from east to west, with the Oki islands located north of its shores. The land is blessed with riches both from the Sea of Japan and from the Chugoku mountain range. Shimane’s history is so vast and deep that it first appeared in some of Japan’s oldest mythology.

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   What is Shimane Prefecture known for?

   • Shimane Prefecture governs the Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan which juridically includes the disputed Liancourt Rocks (竹島, Takeshima). Shimane Prefecture is home to Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, and the Tokugawa -era Matsue Castle. The history of Shimane starts with Japanese mythology.

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   What is Shimane famous for?

   • Shimane and its natural beauty are steeped in mythology. It is home to pristine island beaches, an important former silver mine and one of Japan's holiest shrines Shimane Prefecture stretches along the northern coast of the Chugoku region. Sparsely populated, the prefecture has stayed relatively unchanged over the years.

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   What does Shimane mean?

   • "Shimane" redirects here. For other uses, see Shimane (disambiguation). (February 1, 2021) Shimane Prefecture (島根県, Shimane-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. [ 2 ]

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   What information is available for sightseeing in Shimane?

   • Featuring information that can be useful when sightseeing in Shimane, such as information on good-value tickets, tourist information centers that support tourism, and travel safety information. It is possible to narrow down the information based on category. Regularly Scheduled Performances Download the PDF below to see the schedule.

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   What is the history of Shimane?

   • The history of Shimane starts with Japanese mythology. The Shinto god Ōkuninushi was believed to live in Izumo, an old province in Shimane. Izumo Shrine, which is in the city of Izumo, honors the god. [ 4 ] At that time, the current Shimane prefecture was divided into three parts: Iwami, Izumo, and Oki. [ 5 ]

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