Die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Shimane

Shimane's Absolute Essentials

Shimane Prefecture offers a journey through Japan’s ancient history and spiritual traditions. This selection includes Izumo Taisha, one of the nation's oldest Shinto shrines, and the neighboring Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, which displays significant archaeological finds and bronze artifacts. Explore the 17th-century Matsue Castle, one of Japan's few remaining original wooden keeps, and the atmospheric mountain ruins of Tsuwano Castle. The list also features Lake Shinji, the seventh-largest lake in Japan, renowned for its diverse brackish water ecosystem and sunset views over the water.

Shimane's Absolute Essentials — Karte

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Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle is a Japanese castle located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.

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Matsue Castle;Matsue-jo

Matsue Castle is a Japanese castle located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.

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Izumo Grand Shrine

Izumo-taisha, officially Izumo Ōyashiro, is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan.

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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007.

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Lake Shinji

Lake Shinji is a lake in the northeast area of the Shimane Prefecture in Japan.

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Tsuwano Castle

Tsuwano Castle was a Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, in the San'in region of far western…