Best Architectures In Shimane

A White Lighthouse As A Tangible Cultural PropertyMihonoseki Lighthouse

At the easternmost of Shimane Peninsula. If the weather is good, here gives a superb view of the Japan Sea.

A World Heritage, Iwami Silver Mine With Many Old RemainsIwami Ginzan Silver Mine

Among other world heritages, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mind is inconspicuous at first sight. But, if you want to see the attractions, Ookubo Mabu (a mine gate) Tour must be better! Such as holes with traces of digging and remains like terrace, you can see the scenes in Edo Period (between the 16-17th centuries) !◎The tour entries need to reserve beforehand, and meet at Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, then move to Ookubomabu by bus and on foot. Though you need to walk for a while, you can feel like to be a archaeologist. By the way, you can look Ryugenji Mabu without taking part in the tours.

A Building Mirroring The Sunset Of Shinji-ko LakeShimane Art Museum

Shimane Art Museum stands by Shinji-ko Lake which is famous for its beautiful scenery of the setting sun. See the wonderful reflection on the building.

As Heavy As 4.5 tons! Kagura-den's Shime-nawa Is The Biggest Range In JapanIzumo Taisha Shrine

Izumo Taisha Shrine is the best-known tourist destination in Shimane. I want you to see the Shime-nawa at Kagura-den. This is proud of it’s the biggest range of the size in Japan and welcomes the visitors by the strong presence.