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Shimane Prefecture Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated May 2025) | Trip.com

About Shimane Prefecture

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Popular Destinations

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Izumo

Izumo

Matsue

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Okuizumo

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Things to do in Shimane Prefecture

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Shimane Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha

4.4
4.7/551 Review
"Historic buildings"
Adachi Museum of Art

Adachi Museum of Art

4.2
4.8/521 Review
Matsue-jō Castle

Matsue-jō Castle

3.9
4.6/534 Review
"Historic buildings"
Yuushien

Yuushien

3.5
5.0/58 Review
Shimane Aquarium Aquas

Shimane Aquarium Aquas

3.5
5.0/53 Review
Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

3.4
4.0/51 Review
Sunset Park Hamada Michi-no-Eki

Sunset Park Hamada Michi-no-Eki

3.2
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Shimane Prefecture Ancient Izumo History Museum

Shimane Prefecture Ancient Izumo History Museum

3.2
5.0/510 Review
"Museums"
Yaegaki Shrine

Yaegaki Shrine

3.2
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Miho Shrine

Miho Shrine

3.2
5.0/52 Review
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shimane Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hotel Route-Inn Hamada Ekimae

Hotel Route-Inn Hamada Ekimae

4.2/548 Review
Tennenonsen Dandannoyu Onyadononomatsue

Tennenonsen Dandannoyu Onyadononomatsue

4.6/5115 Review
Hotel Route-Inn Masuda

Hotel Route-Inn Masuda

3.9/556 Review
Saginoyusou

Saginoyusou

4.7/519 Review
Mascos Hotel

Mascos Hotel

4.4/517 Review
The Centurion Hotel & Spa Classic Izumo

The Centurion Hotel & Spa Classic Izumo

4.7/5135 Review
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu

Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu

4.6/564 Review
Tamatsukuri Onsen Yunosuke No Yado Chorakuen

Tamatsukuri Onsen Yunosuke No Yado Chorakuen

4.8/539 Review
Green Rich Hotel Matsue Eki Across

Green Rich Hotel Matsue Eki Across

4.3/594 Review
Matsue New Urban Hotel

Matsue New Urban Hotel

4.4/543 Review
Green Rich Hotel Hamada Ekimae (Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana)

Green Rich Hotel Hamada Ekimae (Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana)

4.0/535 Review
Yutorelo Tsuwano

Yutorelo Tsuwano

4.1/530 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shimane Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Sozaikobo Ajikura

Sozaikobo Ajikura

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"Western-style"
Matsue Ekuseru Hotel Tokyu Restaurant MOSORO

Matsue Ekuseru Hotel Tokyu Restaurant MOSORO

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"Buffets"
Seajack Mitoyaten

Seajack Mitoyaten

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"Japanese"
Haruame

Haruame

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"Coffee Shops"
Ento Dining

Ento Dining

1 Review
Kushikatsu Tanaka Matsueekimaeten

Kushikatsu Tanaka Matsueekimaeten

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"Japanese"
Murasaki Hamadaten

Murasaki Hamadaten

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"Seafood"
Seajack Izumo Eki Minami

Seajack Izumo Eki Minami

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"Japanese"
New Wel City Izumo (Restaurant)

New Wel City Izumo (Restaurant)

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Patisserie Cuire

Patisserie Cuire

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Soba Yuzan

Soba Yuzan

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"Japanese"
Furyudo Honten

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Shimane Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Must-Try Izumo Soba in Shimane
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Must-Try Izumo Soba in Shimane

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This place is in a class of its own! Oki Island Ento Nest Junior Suite 68㎡
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This place is in a class of its own! Oki Island Ento Nest Junior Suite 68㎡

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Japan's most mysterious coast—Inasa Beach: An encounter with the gods!

Japan's most mysterious coast—Inasa Beach: An encounter with the gods!

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Ember^Phoenix!555
A Weekend in Izumo – Shrines, Stories & a Stay with Soul
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A Weekend in Izumo – Shrines, Stories & a Stay with Soul

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Izumo Yuyado Tsukino Usagi Hotel: A Dreamy Japanese Accommodation Experience!

Izumo Yuyado Tsukino Usagi Hotel: A Dreamy Japanese Accommodation Experience!

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Is this really Japan's most beautiful garden?｜The Charm of Adachi Museum of Art
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Is this really Japan's most beautiful garden?｜The Charm of Adachi Museum of Art

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Cloud's Spring Outing | Encountering Poetic Moments in Japan's Hidden Gems

Cloud's Spring Outing | Encountering Poetic Moments in Japan's Hidden Gems

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Embark on a journey to an island where nature and people harmonize — Oki Islands, Dōzen Area.
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Embark on a journey to an island where nature and people harmonize — Oki Islands, Dōzen Area.

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Best of Shimane Prefecture

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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HOSHINOYA Kyoto

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

8.9/543 Review
Aman Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

9.4/551 Review
SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

9.5/512 Review
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

9.1/549 Review
Nishimuraya Honkan

Nishimuraya Honkan

9.6/553 Review
Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°

Grand Chariot Hokutoshichisei 135°

9.5/578 Review
Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9.4/524 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.1/5418 Review
Conrad Osaka

Conrad Osaka

9.5/5232 Review
The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Osaka

9.1/5168 Review
W Osaka

W Osaka

9.3/5588 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

9.5/596 Review

Popular Family Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,150 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

9.2/51,458 Review
Oriental Hotel Universal City

Oriental Hotel Universal City

9.3/51,111 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

9.3/51,521 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

9.5/51,068 Review
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

9.2/5488 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

9.4/5742 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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Bella Vista Spa and Marina Onomichi

Bella Vista Spa and Marina Onomichi

8.9/515 Review
Hotel Ofutei

Hotel Ofutei

9.3/543 Review
Itsukushima Iroha

Itsukushima Iroha

9.4/544 Review
Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima

Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima

9.1/523 Review
LiVEMAX RESORT MIYAHAMA ONSEN OCEAN

LiVEMAX RESORT MIYAHAMA ONSEN OCEAN

8.1/553 Review
Shodoshima International Hotel

Shodoshima International Hotel

9.2/542 Review
Jukaitei

Jukaitei

8.4/56 Review
Hotel Kitanoya

Hotel Kitanoya

9.0/544 Review
Hanagoyomi

Hanagoyomi

9.1/525 Review
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

9.5/5133 Review
Kobe Minato Onsen Ren

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren

9.1/5227 Review
Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku

9.1/5249 Review

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

9.4/527 Review
NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town

NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town

9.0/56 Review
Migiwatei Ochi Kochi

Migiwatei Ochi Kochi

9.9/513 Review
Miyajima Hotel Makoto

Miyajima Hotel Makoto

8.9/566 Review
Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

9.1/549 Review
Nishimuraya Honkan

Nishimuraya Honkan

9.6/553 Review
Mikiya' Famous for Shiga Naoya at Kinosaki Hot Springs

Mikiya' Famous for Shiga Naoya at Kinosaki Hot Springs

9.4/54 Review
EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel

EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel

9.6/57 Review
Monjusou Shourotei

Monjusou Shourotei

9.3/543 Review
Taikyourou

Taikyourou

9.3/534 Review
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

9.3/5137 Review
Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9.4/524 Review

Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.1/5418 Review
Aloft Osaka Dojima

Aloft Osaka Dojima

9.1/5127 Review
Zentis Osaka

Zentis Osaka

9.3/5550 Review
W Osaka

W Osaka

9.3/5588 Review

Popular Vacation Homes Near Shimane Prefecture

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Setonite

Setonite

8.1/52 Review
Sekitei

Sekitei

9.6/56 Review
Amayadori Ujousouan

Amayadori Ujousouan

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Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

9.9/510 Review
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

9.4/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Grand Verde Resort

Grand Verde Resort

9.5/514 Review
Sana Mane - Glamp Domes

Sana Mane - Glamp Domes

8.8/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Villa Hamorebi

Villa Hamorebi

9.3/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi

Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi

9.0/593 Review
Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi III

Apartment Hotel 11 Shinsaibashi III

9.1/5147 Review
Konjaku-So Dotonbori

Konjaku-So Dotonbori

9.0/57 Review
Kyo Ryokan Gekkou-an

Kyo Ryokan Gekkou-an

9.8/55 Review

Popular Hot Spring Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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Kaike Shogetsu

Kaike Shogetsu

9.3/520 Review
Kaike Tsuruya

Kaike Tsuruya

8.5/522 Review
Kaike Yugetsu

Kaike Yugetsu

9.4/555 Review
Bokoro Ryokan

Bokoro Ryokan

9.4/598 Review
Mansuirou

Mansuirou

9.1/568 Review
Keishokan Sazanamitei

Keishokan Sazanamitei

8.1/54 Review
Kyukamura Ohkunoshima

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima

8.9/524 Review
KIFU NO SATO

KIFU NO SATO

9.3/510 Review
Kinsuikan

Kinsuikan

9.1/551 Review
Iwaso

Iwaso

9.2/563 Review
Hotel Hanajyukai

Hotel Hanajyukai

9.4/5132 Review
Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hananoyu Kobaitei

Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hananoyu Kobaitei

8.9/542 Review

Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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ORIENTAL HOTEL

ORIENTAL HOTEL

9.3/5123 Review
InterContinental Hotel Osaka

InterContinental Hotel Osaka

9.5/5798 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.1/5418 Review
Conrad Osaka

Conrad Osaka

9.5/5232 Review
The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Osaka

9.1/5168 Review
Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

9.2/51,587 Review
Imperial Hotel Osaka

Imperial Hotel Osaka

9.6/51,067 Review
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

9.4/51,430 Review
Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

9.5/5993 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

9.5/596 Review
MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin

MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin

9.6/544 Review

Popular Premium Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

9.4/581 Review
Itsukushima Iroha

Itsukushima Iroha

9.4/544 Review
Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima

Etajimasou Hotel & Spa Hiroshima

9.1/523 Review
Onyado Shikishima-Kan

Onyado Shikishima-Kan

9.6/5230 Review
Shimayado Mari

Shimayado Mari

9.5/51 Review
Kinosaki Maruyamagawa Onsen Ginka（Preschool children not accepted）

Kinosaki Maruyamagawa Onsen Ginka（Preschool children not accepted）

9.0/522 Review
Kobe Kitano Hotel

Kobe Kitano Hotel

8.8/565 Review
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

9.3/5137 Review
Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

9.5/5126 Review
Hatago

Hatago

9.7/510 Review
Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama

Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama

9.5/5295 Review
The Westin Osaka

The Westin Osaka

9.1/5367 Review

Popular Four-Star Hotels Near Shimane Prefecture

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Kaike Shogetsu

Kaike Shogetsu

9.3/520 Review
Kaike Yugetsu

Kaike Yugetsu

9.4/555 Review
Bokoro Ryokan

Bokoro Ryokan

9.4/598 Review
Mansuirou

Mansuirou

9.1/568 Review
Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama

Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama

9.5/51 Review
Hotel Ofutei

Hotel Ofutei

9.3/543 Review
Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

9.4/527 Review
NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town

NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town

9.0/56 Review
Keishokan Sazanamitei

Keishokan Sazanamitei

8.1/54 Review
Miyajima Hotel Makoto

Miyajima Hotel Makoto

8.9/566 Review
Kinsuikan

Kinsuikan

9.1/551 Review
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

9.1/532 Review

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