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Shimane Shimane Prefectural Shimane Marine Museum Aquas
A Soothing Encounter with Ocean Creatures
Located within Iwami Seaside Park, overlooking the vast Sea of Japan, "Shimane Marine Museum Aquas" features some 400 species and 10,000 sea creatures. Highlights include the "Happiness Bubble Rings ®" performed by beluga whales - said to bring good fortune - the "Penguin Pavilion" with around 60 penguins viewed up close, and a 1,000-ton tank where sharks and rays swim gracefully. Other attractions include entertaining performances by sea lions and seals. The museum invites visitors to explore the mystical world of marine life at a gentle, unhurried pace.
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Shimane Ichibata Yakushi (Ichibata Temple)
A temple known as the "eye medicine master"
Ichibata Yakushi is located on Mt. Ichibata at an altitude of 200m in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. It is the head temple of the Yakushi faith that has continued for more than 1,100 years, and has long been known as the "Medicine Master of the Eyes" and is also known as the Buddha who helps children grow up safely. The divine atmosphere of the approach, surrounded by forest, makes you feel like you have traveled to another world. If you look out over the Shimane Peninsula from the temple grounds, you will feel as if you have stepped into the world of Izumo mythology.
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Shimane Izumo Bussankan, Taisha Goen Hiroba Roadside Station
Regional Specialties and Traditional Flavors at the Roadside Station
This tourist hub is located along Shinmon-dori Street, which leads to "Izumo Taisha Shrine," a power spot known as the shrine of matchmaking, in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. The spacious building offers Izumo 100% soba noodles, local sake, and other San'in region specialties, as well as limited-edition products that can only be purchased here, allowing you to fully experience the charm of the local Shimane prefecture. There is also a restaurant on the premises, and a free foot bath to soothe tired feet after walking to the shrine, making it a great place to take a break and relax during your trip. There is also free parking for large buses, which is convenient for group tours. It's a must-visit spot when sightseeing in Izumo!
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Shimane Matsue Horikawa Tour (Matsue Horikawa Pleasure Boat)
Cruise the Horikawa Encircling Matsue Castle
Horikawa Sightseeing Boat "Gurutto Matsue Horikawa Meguri" offers a leisurely cruise along the moat that surrounds Matsue Castle and its historic castle town. The approximately 50-minute journey circles scenic streetscapes that include the Sanin region’s only original castle tower, former samurai residences, and the old pine trees of "Shiomi Nawate." The small boat travels through waterways as narrow as about 2 meters—nearly the same width as the vessel—and passes beneath 17 bridges; when approaching four of them, the boat’s roof lowers, and passengers duck as the vessel slips underneath. Along the way, the boat operator shares stories about Matsue’s history and local attractions and performs folk songs, while seasonal waterside plants and waterfowl add to the scenery.
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