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  1. Discover the top things to do in Shimane, little-visited but full of gems like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art. Soak up nature in Yushi-en or just soak in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Visit former Taisha Station and Inasanohama Beach.

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  2. Shimane Prefecture is the second-least populous prefecture of Japan at 665,205 (February 1, 2021) and has a geographic area of 6,708.26 km 2. Shimane Prefecture borders Yamaguchi Prefecture to the southwest, Hiroshima Prefecture to the south, and Tottori Prefecture to the east.

  3. A rich and beautiful natural environment is preserved in the prefecture, which is also blessed with the fruits of the mountains and the sea that have been nurtured there, along with incredibly unique hot springs. Travel to Shimane to experience as-yet-largely-undiscovered places where Japan’s original landscapes remain!

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  4. It is home to pristine island beaches, an important former silver mine and one of Japan's holiest shrines. Shimane Prefecture stretches along the northern coast of the Chugoku region. Sparsely populated, the prefecture has stayed relatively unchanged over the years.

  5. Shimane Prefecture (島根県, Shimane-ken) is located along the Sea of Japan coast in the Chugoku Region. The prefectural capital is Matsue. Touristic highlights include Matsue and its castle; Izumo Taisha, Japan's oldest shrine; Iwami Ginzan, a historic silver mine; and the Adachi Art Museum with its wonderful garden.

  6. Shimane Prefecture is located in the Chugoku Region of Japan, north of Hiroshima Prefecture. Surrounded by natural beauty, to the north Shimane faces the Sea of Japan and to the south the Chugoku Mountains.

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  8. Shimane Prefecture is situated in the northern region of Western Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. It stretches widely from east to west, with the Oki islands located north of its shores. The land is blessed with riches both from the Sea of Japan and from the Chugoku mountain range.