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1. Lake Shinji (Matsue City)
The beauty of the progressing twilight is
something special. Due to its saline content it is home
to an abundance of shellfish and is famous for its "seven
delicacies" |
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2. Matsue Vogel Park (Matsue City)
The park has a large display of rare flowers
and birds from around the world. The center of the greenhouse
displays begonias, fuchsia and coleus all year round giving
the feeling of being in a different world. |
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3. Matsue Horikawa Sightseeing Cruise
(Matsue City)
This cruise is a picturesque, relaxing way
to travel the 3.7km castle moat. |
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4. Matsue Castle (Matsue City)
Built in 1611, it is the only existing castle
tower in the Sanin region. Due to its beauty it is known as
the plover castle. |
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5. Prefectural Art Museum (Matsue City)
Standing on the shores of the majestic Lake
Shinji, changing views of the Lake through the four seasons
can be enjoyed from the expansive lobby. |
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6. Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi City)
The museum has a collection of approximately
1,500 pieces of contemporary Japanese art work. However,
the main attraction would have to be the Taikan Yokoyama
collection. |
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9. Shimane Prefectural Lake Shinji Nature Centre "Gobius" (Izumo
City)
This site gives the opportunity to observe
the creatures that live in the estuarine and fresh waters
of Shimane. This is a center that allows guests to learn
and enjoy through interactive exhibits. |
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7. Daikon-jima Island(Matsue City)
A picturesque island where over 250 varieties
of the prefectural flower, the peony, are grown. This island
is known as having the highest quality medicinal carrot
in Japan. |
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10. Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine (Izumo City)
The shrine is dedicated to the God of happiness
and marriage. The giant inner shrine is designated as a
national treasure and an atmosphere of solemn dignity pervades
the grounds. |
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8. Tamatsukuri Hot Springs (Matsue City)
Known as one of the most prominent hot springs
in Japan. The springs appear in Izumo's ancient chronicles,
dating back to the Nara Era. |
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