Things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Historic Sites

May 21, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Japan including Meotoiwa, Matsue Castle, Kamoshimaato, Former Taisha Station, Matsue Castle Town, Tsuwano Castle, Teahouse Meimei-an, Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence, Shiomi Nawate Street, Shimizudani Smelter Ruins.
Restaurants in Shimane Prefecture

1. Meotoiwa

Daitocho Suga, Unnan 699-1205 Shimane Prefecture +81 854-43-2906 http://suga-jinja.or.jp/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Meotoiwa

2. Matsue Castle

1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue 690-0887 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-21-4030 [email protected] https://www.matsue-castle.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,499 reviews

Matsue Castle

Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.

Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan

If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.

3. Kamoshimaato

Nakasucho OkI, Masuda Shimane Prefecture
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Kamoshimaato

4. Former Taisha Station

441-3 Taishacho Kitaaraki, Izumo 699-0722 Shimane Prefecture +81 853-53-2112 [email protected] http://www.izumo-kankou.gr.jp/4609
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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Former Taisha Station

A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.

Reviewed By jeffreyrg - Higashihiroshima, Japan

Visiting this old station feels like going back in time. You can still see the schedules, mannequins wearing the original uniform, the railtracks and the train. The best part is it is free and near the other tourist spots.

5. Matsue Castle Town

Tonomachi, Matsue 690-0887 Shimane Prefecture http://www.kankou-matsue.jp/
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Matsue Castle Town

Reviewed By GaryH990 - Bloomington, United States

A stroll around the castle moat will take you to a collection of rather old houses, done in the early style but updated for convenience. Several are now tea houses or soba noodle shops, all set in very pleasant surroundings.

6. Tsuwano Castle

Ushiroda, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun 699-5605 Shimane Prefecture http://www.kankou-shimane.com/ja/spot/detail/971
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Tsuwano Castle

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

The Tsuwano Castle ruins was one of the highlights of visiting Tsuwano and I highly recommend coming here. There are a few options of getting to the top, you can hike or take a chair lift. It looks as if they are building a road closer so parking near the ruins, might be another option in the future. I opted for the chair lift since I have yet to do that in Japan. You can take the lift back down or hike. Once at the top, you do have to hike a little to get to the actual ruins but it is a fairly easy hike. The ruins and locations are incredible. The views from each ledge is gorgeous. The ruins itself are massive, I wish I could see what it would have been like when built up. The Tsuwano Castle ruins are easily one of my favorites in Japan.

7. Teahouse Meimei-an

278 Kitahoricho, Matsue Shimane Prefecture +81 852-21-9863 http://www.meimeian.jp
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Teahouse Meimei-an

8. Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence

315 Kitahoricho, Matsue 690-0888 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-23-0714 http://www.matsue-castle.jp/kyukyo/
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4.0 based on 170 reviews

Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence

9. Shiomi Nawate Street

Matsue 690-0888 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-55-5699 http://furusato.sanin.jp/p/area/matsue/9/
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4.0 based on 126 reviews

Shiomi Nawate Street

10. Shimizudani Smelter Ruins

Omoricho, Oda 694-0305 Shimane Prefecture +81 854-89-9090 http://www.visit-ohda.jp/516.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Shimizudani Smelter Ruins

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