Shimane Prefecture has the world heritage site “Iwami Ginzan Ruins and its Cultural Landscape” and the lava tunnel of Daikon Island, which is a special natural monument.
In addition to national scenic spots, the 100 landscapes of Japan, 100 waterfalls, 100 famous castles, and cherry blossom spots, the names, explanations, and maps of Shimane Prefecture’s tourist attractions such as hot springs and old shrines and temples are posted.
Shimane prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.
Shimane Prefecture’s World Heritage Site
Shimane Prefecture has one World Heritage Site.
The Iwami Ginzan Ruins and their cultural landscape.
* Ginzan is a silver mine
14 heritage sites have been designated, mainly in central Shimane Prefecture.
Inside the silver mine fence, the ruins of the Daikansho, Yataki Castle, Yake Castle, Iwami Castle, Omori Ginzan, Miyanomae district, Kumagai House, Rakanji 500 Rakan, Tomogaura Road, Yunotsu Okidomari Road, Tomogaura, Okidomari , And Yunotsu
Iwami Ginzan is the largest silver mine in Japan where a large amount of silver was excavated from the Warring States period to the Edo period.
The streets of Iwami convey the history and culture of the past.
Shimane Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.
In Shimane Prefecture, the lava tunnel on Daikon Island is designated as a special natural monument.
There are two caves made of lava, and the first lava cave, which is a special natural monument, is called “Ghost Cave“.
Several places in the Oki Islands, north of the Shimane Peninsula, have been designated as national scenic spots.
Cape Noritanobana, Oki Shirashima Coast and Oki Fuse Coast in Oki Island Town.
Oki Kuniga Coast in Nishinoshima Town.
Sekiheki Red Cliff in Chibu Village.
In addition, Oninoshitaburue in Okuizumo Town, Mt. Aono in Tsuwano Town, Senjoki in Gotsu City / Onan Town, Kukedo in Matsue City, Dangyokei Gorge in Onan Town, and Tachikue in Izumo City are also designated as national scenic spots. ..
The 100 Landscapes of Japan are designated as the largest river in the Chugoku region Gonokawa River and Lake Shinji, which has a beautiful sunset.
Shimane Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)
In Shimane Prefecture, Inasa Beach and Kotogahama have been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan.
Kotogahama is famous for its “singing sand” that makes a squeaking noise when you walk, and a sandy beach with fine particles continues for 2km.
Dankyō-no-taki falls in Okinoshima-cho and Ryuzugataki-yae-taki falls in Unnan are selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
Matsue Castle in Matsue City, Gassan Toda Castle in Yasugi City, and Tsuwano Castle in Tsuwano Town are selected as the 100 Famous Castles in Japan, and Hamada Castle in Hamada City is selected as the Continued Top 100 Castles in Japan.
Matsue Castle Mountain Park in Matsue City and Hiikawa Embankment Cherry Blossom Trees in Unnan City are selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots.
Shimane Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs
Tamatsukuri Onsen in Shimane Prefecture is a hot spring described in “Izumo Fudoki”, one of the Gokoku Fudoki.
It has been known as a hot spring for beautiful skin since the Nara period 1300 years ago.
Yunotsu Onsen is a hot spring resort that prospered at Iwami Ginzan.
In addition, there are many hot spring areas in Shimane Prefecture, such as Lake Shinji Onsen, Arifuku Onsen, and Mimata Onsen.
The Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City exhibits mainly modern Japanese paintings and ceramic art by Rosanjin Kitaoji.
Yokoyama Taikan’s works and garden rankings Famous for being the most beautiful Japanese garden in Japan.
Izumo Taisha, which also appears in Japanese mythology, is the shrine described in Japan’s oldest history book, “Kojiki.”
Famous as the god of marriage and the god of good fortune, there are four torii gates made of stone, steel, iron, and copper up to the main shrine.
In addition, Taikodani Inari Shrine is famous for its vermilion-painted Senbon Torii, and Shimane Prefecture has many historical shrines.
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