Matsue

Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Due to its location between Lake Shinji, Nakaumi(another lake) and the Sea of Japan, Matsue is also known as the "water city". Along the banks of the Ohashi River connecting the two. Nearby Izumo Taisha is recognized as one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is ranked second in importance only to Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture. This city is a feudal stronghold that appears in Japan's earliest myths and legends.

Kumano Taisha Shrine

Kumano Nachi Taisha is one of the three Kumano shrines, situated a few kilometers inland from the coastal hot spring resort of Katsuura.

Lake Shinji-ko

Lake Shinji-ko is made up of brackish water of good quality, which adds to the abundance of aquatic life, such as whitebait, eel, sea bass…

Meimei-an Tea House

Meimei-an is a tea house originally constructed in 1779 by Lord Matsudaira Harusato, daimyō of the Matsue clan at that time. It is located just off Shiomi-nawate street, Matsue, Shimane.