Shimane Prefecture Prefecture
The mythical Land of the Gods, featuring Japan's oldest Shinto shrine, silver mines, and castle canals.
Latitude: 35.4723
Longitude: 133.0505
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Subheading: The mythical Land of the Gods, featuring Japan's oldest Shinto shrine, silver mines, and castle canals.
Capital / Main Hub: 35.4723
Nearest Airport: IZO (Izumo) / YGJ (Yonago)
Access from Tokyo: Flight (1h 25m) or Shinkansen to Okayama + Yakumo Express
Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine | Matsue Castle | Adachi Museum of Art
Signature Dish: Izumo Soba & Shijimi Clams
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Attraction Names:
- Izumo
- Matsue
- Tsuwano
- Iwami Ginzan
Did You Know?:
- Shinto belief says all 8 million deities across Japan gather at Izumo Taisha in the 10th lunar month
- Matsue Castle is nicknamed the 'Black Castle' for its dark pine cladding
- Adachi Museum has Japan's #1 garden ranking