Shimane Prefecture, Prefecture in southwestern Honshu, Japan.
Shimane Prefecture extends along the Sea of Japan coast, encompassing the Oki Islands and featuring volcanic mountains, lakes, and numerous thermal springs.
The prefecture formed in 1871 through the consolidation of three historical regions: Iwami, known for silver mining, Izumo, a religious center, and Oki islands.
The Izumo Taisha shrine near Izumo City maintains collections of ancient artifacts and represents the gathering place for Japanese deities each October.
Three airports serve the region: Izumo Airport, Iwami Airport, and Oki Airport, with rail connections provided by JR West and Ichibata Electric Railway.
Lake Shinji and Nakaumi form Japan's third largest metropolitan area on the Sea of Japan coast, supporting a population of 600,000 residents.
Location: Japan
Inception: November 15, 1871
Capital city: Matsue
Part of: Chūgoku region, San'in region
Shares border with: Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture
Website: https://pref.shimane.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.47222,133.05028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:08
Izumo-taisha
34 km
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
131.6 km
Hiroshima Municipal Stadium
130.8 km
Matsue Castle
308 m
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
132 km
Human Shadow Etched in Stone
132.1 km
Hiroshima Castle
130.7 km
Oki Islands
76.5 km
Eshima Ohashi Bridge
14.5 km
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
68.9 km
Adachi Museum of Art
16.6 km
Daisen
46.1 km
Bitchū Matsuyama Castle
90.3 km
Fukuyama Castle
112.8 km
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
132.1 km
Hiroshima Municipal Stadium
131.4 km
Gassantoda Castle
17.4 km
Skyrail Midorizaka Line
123.5 km
Yamaguchi Line
160.7 km
Children's Peace Monument
131.8 km
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims
131.9 km
Mount Sanbe
54 km
Kōsan-ji
130.2 km
Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle
94.1 km
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
111.4 km
Hiroshima Big Arch
129.5 km
Kamosu Shrine
6.8 km
Himesakakanachiana Limestone Cave
74.3 kmReviews
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