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- 1. Tamasakuyujinja : 10 minutes on footIt is a popular spiritual spot in Shimane Prefecture.
It is the traditional shrine which enshrines Kushiakarutama-no-mikoto (Tamatsukuri no Kami), Taimyo Mochi no Mikoto (Kunizukuri no Mikoto), and Shohikona no Mikoto (Onsen no Kami).
Just after passing through the torii gate in the front, you will find "Kanae Ishi (wish-granting stone)" at the office on the left.
Make a wish by applying this stone of about 2 cm to the "Negai Ishi (wishing stone)" next to the main hall,
If you write it on a paper and bring it with you, your wish will come true, so it is called "giving Kanae Ishi (wish-granting stone)".
- 2. Sunset at Lake Shinji - 10 minutes by carThe sunset at Lake Shinji is also selected as Japan’s 100 sunsets selection and is a symbol of "City of Water Matsue."
The sunset on Lake Shinji is truly beautiful and gives you an incomparable peace of mind.
30 minutes before sunset, the lake is painted red with the sunset and the silhouette of Yomegashima Island stands out.
You can see various expressions depending on the spot, which is very moving.
- 3. Matsue Castle : Approx. 15 minutes by carKeicho years (1611) Yoshiharu Horio the castle.It is called "Chidori Castle" because it is so beautiful that Chidori has spread its wings.
It is popular as a symbol of the castle town of Matsue.A typical flatland castle built on a small hill and surrounded by an inner moat.
The only remaining castle tower in Sanin is a five-story, six-storey watchtower-style structure covered with black-painted clapboard.
- 4. Matsue Horikawa Pleasure Cruise Around Matsue"Horikawa Tour" About 15 minutes by carIt is a sightseeing boat around the Horikawa River that surrounds Matsue Castle, which has the only surviving castle tower in San'in.
With the guidance of the boatman, you can enjoy Matsue from a different perspective than usual, such as Matsue Castle, samurai residences, and the area around Kyobashi.
- 5. Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum Approximately 15 minutes by carIt is located at the western end of "Shiomi Nawate, " which retains the appearance of the castle town of Matsue, and is adjacent to Former Residence of Yakumo Koizumi.
Yakumo Koizumi's handwritten manuscripts and relics that introduced Matsue to the world such as the masterpiece "Unknown Japanese face", memorandum of English words used by wife Setsu, etc.
The collection has more than 1,000 items.Yakumo's favorite kisels and writing desks remind me of the writing of writer Bakugo Yakumo.
- 6. Yaegaki Shrine Approx. 20 minutes by carLocated along the south of the mountain of Matsue City, it has been known as a large God of marriage of Izumo
Yamata no Orochi famous Susanoo-no-mikoto Yamata no Orochi extermination, Susanoo-no-mikoto,
Your couple of Inatahime that has been sung and country of maiden flowers Inatahime is the main deity.
It is famous as a pond for fulfilling fortune-telling and wishes fortune-telling.
- 7. Kamosu Shrine Approximately 20 minutes by carKamosu Shrine is older than the Izumo Taisya shrine as an existing shrine built and is designated as a national treasure.
The structure is called Taishazuku and has a style unique to the Izumo region.Izumo Taisya shrine and this Kamosu Shrine are the only ones designated as national treasures in this architectural style.
In was made this Kamosu Shrine is Amenohohi-no-mikoto, we hit the ancestors of the highest priest of Izumo Taisya shrine "Izumonokuni no Miyatsuko".
- 8. Matsue Vogel Park Approximately 30 minutes by carMatsue Vogel Park is the best indoor garden in the world.
The park is an "all-weather" park connected by a covered walkway.
You can enjoy a different world of flowers, centered around begonias and fuchsias that are in full bloom all year round.
You can also encounter many birds in various places in the park, including the two bird greenhouses.
- 9. Sada Shrine Approximately 30 minutes by carSada Shrine is Sadamiyauchi, Kashima Town, north of Matsue City.
The highlight is the building of the three shrines with the north and south halls centered around the main hall.
Ozagawari Festival of September 24, the 25th annual festival, and dance performance the Sada Shinno, which has been designated as an important intangible cultural property of the country,
There is a great impression
- 10. Suga Shrine Approximately 30 minutes by carSusanoo-no-mikoto was getting rid of Yamata no Orochi, to reach the land of the Suga together with Inatahime,
Watching the beautiful clouds rise and sing, "Izumo Yaegaki standing on Yakumo, this Yaegaki that makes Yaegaki on Tsumagomi,"
It is a shrine that is known for making and quenching the first palace in Japan.
- 11. Adachi Museum of Art About 40 minutes by carThe museum exhibits include one of the world's Taikan Yokoyama works, as well as modern Japanese paintings, ceramics, children's drawings, sculptures, and lacquerware.
Known for the beauty of Japanese gardens, the six gardens cover 50,000 tsubo.
It has been selected as the best garden in Japan for seven consecutive years in a ranking conducted by a magazine specialized in Japanese gardens in the United States.
- 12. Izumo Taisya shrine Approx. 45 minutes by carIzumo Taisya shrine's festival deity, Okuninushi no Okami, has long been known as "Daikoku-sama",
It is revered as a god of fortune, a god of peace, a god of marriage, a god of agriculture, and a god of medicine.
Current of your main shrine is, those that was built in Enkyo first year (1744), it has been designated a national treasure.
- 13. Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo About 45 minutes by carIt is a museum opened to the east of Izumo Taisya shrine.Izumo Taisya shrine mainly exhibits ancient Izumo, focusing on Izumo Taisha Shrine.
The exhibits include the national treasure bronze artefacts from Kojindani Ruins and Kamo Iwakura Ruins Izumo Taisya shrine, an Important Cultural Property.
Various events are also held so that children can enjoy themselves.
- 14. Miho Shrine Approx. 50 minutes by carHe is revered as the guardian deity of a wide range of industries, including fishing and commerce, and is the head shrine of the 3,385 Ebisu Shrine throughout Japan.
In particular, it is widely respected by people involved in fisheries and shipping.
Throughout the year various festivals are undertaken, and Morotabune ritual among them December 3,
Aofushigaki ritual of April 7 has been widely known as a fiction festival.
- 15. Susa Shrine Approximately 60 minutes by carAlso appeared in "Izumo no kuni fudoki", in the many Susanoo-no-mikoto related shrines in the country,
This is the only ancient shrine dedicated to the soul.
At the time of Setsubun, there is a custom that "Chinowa" is distributed to worshipers as an amulet for evil, so the company
It has been popular since ancient times as the "god of evil".
- 16. Mizuki Shigeru Road About 60 minutes by carApproximately 80 bronze statues of monsters drawn by Shigeru Mizuki are on display.
From JR Sakaiminato Station to Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Hall, there are many interesting shops to visit.
- 17. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Expressway: Approx. 90 minutesOn July 2, 2007, the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Remains Site was registered as a World Heritage Site.
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is highly rated for being an "industrial site that coexists with the natural environment" in consideration of the surrounding environment.
It led to the World Heritage registration.
The largest walk in Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, "Ayumu Okubo Mabu, " is available as a public limited tour.