Title: Visit Shimane Prefecture: 2026 Travel Guide for Shimane Prefecture, Japan | Expedia.com

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# Shimane Prefecture

## Japan

![Hitojichi-kuruwa and San-no-maru, Tsuwano castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757461/9945ebde-a8b8-45bc-a785-45f26ae997a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hitojichi-kuruwa and San-no-maru, Tsuwano castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757461/9945ebde-a8b8-45bc-a785-45f26ae997a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Popular cities in Shimane Prefecture

[Matsue

Known for Historical, Castle and Temples

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Get away to Matsue! Enjoy the history, temples, and parks. 

## Reasons to visit

- Yuushien Garden
- Miho Shrine

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[Izumo

Known for Temples, Monuments and Natural parks

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Explore quaint Izumo: its temples, monuments, fishing, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Izumo Taisha

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[Tsuwano

Known for Temples, Sunny and Festivals

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Get away to Tsuwano! Enjoy the temples, sunny weather, and gardens. 

## Reasons to visit

- Taikodani Inari Shrine

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[Yasugi

Known for Ruins, Hot springs and Festivals

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Explore Yasugi: its ruins, hot springs, temples, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Adachi Museum of Art

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[Hamada

Known for Surfing, Aquariums and Culture

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[Oda

Known for UNESCO site, Hot springs and Culture

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Come to relaxing Oda and enjoy its UNESCO site, hot springs, and parks. 

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- [Matsue Castle ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsue-Castle-Matsue.d6222989.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Yunokawa Onsen ](https://www.expedia.com/Yunokawa-Onsen.dx3000757457)
- [Visit Ushio Onsen ](https://www.expedia.com/Ushio-Onsen.dx3000757460)
- [Fumon-In Temple ](https://www.expedia.com/Fumon-In-Temple-Matsue.d553248621532770433.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence ](https://www.expedia.com/Former-Yakumo-Koizumi-Residence-Matsue.d553248621532770430.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shimane University Old Okudani Lodging ](https://www.expedia.com/Shimane-University-Old-Okudani-Lodging-Matsue.d553248621532770432.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yaegaki Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Yaegaki-Shrine-Matsue.d553248621562272789.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Izumo Kanbe no Sato ](https://www.expedia.com/Izumo-Kanbe-No-Sato-Matsue.d553248621532770439.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Manai Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Manai-Shrine-Matsue.d553248621562272791.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tamatsukuri Onsen ](https://www.expedia.com/Tamatsukuri-Onsen-Matsue.d3000757454.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Izumo Tamatsukuri Historical Park ](https://www.expedia.com/Izumo-Tamatsukuri-Historical-Park-Matsue.d553248621532770414.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tamatsukuri Hot Spring ](https://www.expedia.com/Tamatsukuri-Hot-Spring-Matsue.d553248621563235256.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Seiganji Temple ](https://www.expedia.com/Seiganji-Temple-Matsue.d553248621532770413.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Adakaya Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Adakaya-Shrine-Matsue.d553248621532770442.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Koura Beach ](https://www.expedia.com/Koura-Beach-Matsue.d553248621565948033.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kimachi Stone ](https://www.expedia.com/Kimachi-Stone-Matsue.d553248621562272488.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Daikon Island ](https://www.expedia.com/Daikon-Island.dx6344870)
- [Yuushien Garden ](https://www.expedia.com/Yuushien-Garden-Matsue.d553248621532770443.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Eshima Ohashi Bridge ](https://www.expedia.com/Eshima-Ohashi-Bridge-Matsue.d553248621562272544.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gassantoda Castle ](https://www.expedia.com/Gassantoda-Castle-Yasugi.d553248621532770436.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Matsue ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsue.dx6125464)
- [Visit Yasugi ](https://www.expedia.com/Yasugi.dx6342794)
- [Kojindani Ruin ](https://www.expedia.com/Kojindani-Ruin-Izumo.d553248621532770400.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Atagoyama Park ](https://www.expedia.com/Atagoyama-Park-Izumo.d6222334.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Izumo Quilt Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Izumo-Quilt-Museum-Izumo.d553248621532770399.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Hirata-Honjin-Memorial-Museum-Izumo.d6222345.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kokokuji Temple Garden ](https://www.expedia.com/Kokokuji-Temple-Garden-Izumo.d553248621532770403.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Mihonosekicho Mihonoseki ](https://www.expedia.com/Mihonosekicho-Mihonoseki.dx553248635975793683)
- [Visit Izumo ](https://www.expedia.com/Izumo.dx1666)
- [Izumo Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Izumo.d1666.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Visit Unnan ](https://www.expedia.com/Unnan.dx6349010)

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- [Things to do in Matsue ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Matsue.d6125464.Travel-Guide-Activities)
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