[Shimane] Increase your luck at power spots! Tourist spots in Shimane to visit by rental car

Recommended sightseeing spots in Shimane

There are many sightseeing spots to visit at your leisure, such as Izumo Taisha Shrine, known for matchmaking, Tsuwano, known as the Little Kyoto of Sanin, and hot springs known for their skin-beautifying properties. The Oki Islands, a UNESCO Global Geopark, are also great spots to visit at least once.

In this article, we will introduce recommended tourist spots to visit in Shimane Prefecture and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Izumo Taisha Shrine
• Tamatsukuri Onsen
• Matsue Castle
• Adachi Museum of Art

Izumo Taisha Shrine

It is the symbol of Izumo, known as the land of the gods. Izumo Taisha (official reading: Izumo Ooyashiro), famous as the god of marriage and good fortune, is an ancient shrine whose origins are recorded in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest historical book.

The main deity is Okuninushi no Okami, commonly known as Daikokusama.

When visiting Izumo Taisha Shrine, the proper procedure is "two bows, four claps, one bow," so please try to practice this.

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Tamatsukuri Onsen

Tamatsukuri Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, was discovered during the Nara period. It has long been known as a skin-beautifying hot spring, and is characterized by its spring water, which is rich in moisturizing ingredients and acts like lotion.

In the hot spring town, there is the "Yuyakushi Hiroba Taraiyu" where you can touch the hot spring source and take some of the spring water home with you. There are also several foot baths where you can experience the beauty-enhancing waters even if you are not staying overnight, and they are a great way to relax and unwind after a long day walking around the hot spring town.

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Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle is located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, and was built by Horio Tadashi, the son of Horio Yoshiharu, a famous Sengoku warlord. It was designated a national treasure in 2015. It is one of only 12 castles in Japan that still have their original castle towers.

The view from the Tengu Room on the top floor is amazing, and on a clear day you can get a 360-degree view of Matsue city and Lake Shinji.

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Adachi Museum of Art

Adachi Museum of Art has been ranked number one in Japan for the best gardens by an American magazine every year since 2003. It has a collection of about 2,000 pieces, including modern Japanese paintings by Yokoyama Taikan and ceramics by Kitaoji Rosanjin.

You can enjoy a variety of gardens throughout the seasons, including the main dry landscape garden, moss garden, pond garden, and white sand and green pine garden.

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