Mt. Kirō Observation Platform
An architecturally interesting space overlooking the Kurushima Strait Bridge.
SETOUCHI TOURS
Matsuyama
The largest city in Shikoku is a bustling place with a fine castle and lively culture.
Tsuwano
Tsuwano is a small town in Shimane, in a valley with impressive castle ruins and well-preserved samurai district.
Matsue History Museum
Located east of Matsue Castle, Matsue History Museum has the exterior of a samurai residence and offers a fine view of the castle.
Shiomi Nawate area
Shiomi Nawate is a picturesque street by Matsue Castle, lined with historic homes and pine trees, evoking ancient Japan.
Horikawa Sightseeing Boat
A fascinating boat tour of the system of rivers and canals that form the moat of Matsue Castle.
Adachi Museum of Art
The Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi houses a collection of nihonga Japanese paintings, pottery, and sculpture.
Okuizumo Tatara Sword Museum
The Okuizumo Tatara Sword Museum is devoted to the ancient and ongoing tradition of tatara iron and sword-making.
Okuizumo
Okuizumo is a town located in the southeast of Shimane Prefecture, with steep mountains near the prefectural border and the border with Unnan.
Izumo Shrine
Izumo Taisha, officially called Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shintō shrines in Japan.