Shimane Prefecture is one of the 5 prefectures in the Chugoku (中国) region of Japan. Here, 中国 here refers not to China but to the immediate region, once a centrally-located kingdom. The capital of Shimane is the small city of Matsue, home to a famous castle. Shimane is also known for the town of Izumo (出雲市), known for its soba noodles as well as the Izumo Taisha Shinto shrine, one of the oldest and most important shrines in the Shinto religion.
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi
Yasugi (安來市)
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Yasugi (安來市)
Yasugi train station
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The best soda in Japan
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Tatami mat theatre (yes, audience must remove shoes)
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Yasugi-bushi, a type of humourous play
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Soba noodles
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20th century pears (二十世紀梨) from Tottori in season
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Traditional Matsue sweets that accompany green tea
