Chugoku · Japan (Nederlands) · 2026/2027

Shimane (島根県) — Japan Reisgids: Bezienswaardigheden, Bereikbaarheid & Eten

Hoofdstad Matsue · 19 steden in prefectuur Shimane (Chugoku): Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.

Regio / ProvincieChugoku
Belangrijkste KnooppuntMatsue (Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express))
Alle Steden19
Beste ReistijdSpring & Autumn
RegioShimane (島根県) · Chugoku
Belangrijkste KnooppuntMatsue · Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express)
Alle Steden19
Wat te Zien & DoenIzumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.
Lokale Keuken & SpecialiteitenIzumo soba (dark aromatic buckwheat served in three-tiered warigo lacquer boxes), Lake Shinji shijimi clam soup, Shimane wagyu, Matsue wagashi sweets & matcha
Beste ReistijdSpring & Autumn

Bereikbaarheid & Openbaar Vervoer

Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express) — 2h 40m from Okayama Station (after Sanyo Shinkansen) on the JR Yakumo Limited Express to Matsue and Izumo, or 1h 20m flight from Tokyo Haneda to Izumo Airport (IZO).

Wat te Zien & Doen

Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.

Lokale Keuken & Specialiteiten

Izumo soba (dark aromatic buckwheat served in three-tiered warigo lacquer boxes), Lake Shinji shijimi clam soup, Shimane wagyu, Matsue wagashi sweets & matcha.

Alle Steden (19) — Shimane (島根県)

Stad / GemeenteLokale Naam / CodeInwonersReisgids
Matsue松江市195,875Bekijk Gids →
Izumo出雲市146,115Bekijk Gids →
Masuda益田市50,980Bekijk Gids →
Yasugi安来市42,997Bekijk Gids →
Gōtsu江津市26,958Bekijk Gids →
Unnan雲南市43,269Bekijk Gids →
Hamada浜田市61,325Bekijk Gids →
Ōda大田市39,593Bekijk Gids →
Nishinoshima西ノ島町3,117Bekijk Gids →
Ama海士町2,368Bekijk Gids →
Tsuwano津和野町8,197Bekijk Gids →
Yoshika吉賀町6,668Bekijk Gids →
Ōnan邑南町11,637Bekijk Gids →
Kawamoto川本町3,615Bekijk Gids →
Misato美郷町5,301Bekijk Gids →
Iinan飯南町5,381Bekijk Gids →
Okuizumo奥出雲町14,152Bekijk Gids →
Chibu知夫村597Bekijk Gids →
Okinoshima隠岐の島町15,212Bekijk Gids →

Frequently asked questions

Wat te Zien & Doen — Shimane (島根県)?

Shimane (島根県, Chugoku): Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano. (Matsue, Izumo, Masuda, Yasugi, Gōtsu).

Bereikbaarheid & Openbaar Vervoer — Shimane (島根県)?

Belangrijkste Knooppunt: Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express) (Matsue). 2h 40m from Okayama Station (after Sanyo Shinkansen) on the JR Yakumo Limited Express to Matsue and Izumo, or 1h 20m flight from Tokyo Haneda to Izumo Airport (IZO).

Lokale Keuken & Specialiteiten — Shimane (島根県)?

Shimane (島根県): Izumo soba (dark aromatic buckwheat served in three-tiered warigo lacquer boxes), Lake Shinji shijimi clam soup, Shimane wagyu, Matsue wagashi sweets & matcha.

Beste Reistijd — Shimane (島根県)?

Spring & Autumn — October–November (especially the lunar 10th month 'Kamiarizuki' when Japan's Shinto gods gather at Izumo Taisha); spring for Matsue Castle blossoms and Adachi Museum gardens.