Culture & History

Ranked as the No.1 Japanese garden! The harmony of the beautiful garden and the artwork leaves a lasting impression.

The surviving castle keep is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. It's simple yet sturdy construction makes an impression.

A silver mine of 400 years. The World Heritage site including the town and the mountain itself.

The “Museum with a Sunset View”, built on the shores of Lake Shinji, was selected as having one of the top 100 sunsets in Japan

Izumo Shrine where all destinies are tied together, is the gathering place of the nation’s gods and the strongest power spot

The head shrine of the Oki Islands which has been designated nationally as an Important Cultural Property

The oldest shrine on the Oki Islands situated by a cavern is a power spot

Enjoy a breather while slowly cruising in canals that have a 400-year history

The residence of a mid-level samurai located along a canal to the north of Matsue Castle