Title: Shimane Prefecture Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Shimane Prefecture Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Shimane-Prefecture.d6053885.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Shimane Prefecture](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Shimane-Prefecture.d6053885.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Shimane Prefecture Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Shimane-Prefecture.d6053885.Flight-Destinations)[Shimane Prefecture Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Shimane-Prefecture.d6053885.Car-Hire-Destinations) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757461/9945ebde-a8b8-45bc-a785-45f26ae997a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Shimane Prefecture Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your Shimane Prefecture Holiday With everything planned before you go, our holiday packages to Shimane Prefecture let you focus on more important things, like having fun! One great place to do that is Matsue, which is known for its watersports, history and festivals. With so much to see on a trip to Shimane Prefecture, it can be tricky to know where to start. Kick off your journey in [Matsue](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matsue.d6125464.Destination-Travel-Guides) at Mizuki Shigeru Road and Eshima Ohashi Bridge — two leading attractions here. Another top city to add to your itinerary is [Izumo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Izumo.d1666.Destination-Travel-Guides). Don't miss Hamayama Park and Shimane Winery. Whether you're travelling on a budget or in the lap of luxury, Expedia are here to help you organise your next Shimane Prefecture holiday. ## Top destinations in Shimane Prefecture ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6d78882956868c9389a7365129587a54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Oda [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oda.d6344333.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Shimane Prefecture Essential Information | Language | Japanese | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | Japanese yens | | Local Welcome | Konnichiwa | | Local Goodbye | Sayōnara | | Closest Airport | Izumo Airport (IZO) | | Top Sights | [Tamatsukuri Hot Spring](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamatsukuri-Hot-Spring-Matsue.d553248621563235256.Attraction), [Tamatsukuri Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamatsukuri-Onsen-Matsue.d3000757454.Attraction) and [Lake Shinji](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Shinji-Shimane-Prefecture.d3000756979.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Shimane Prefecture ![Matsue Universalhotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101927900/101927858/6f7a945a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsue Universalhotel 471 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £33 21 Dec - 22 Dec additional charges may apply 6.6/10 (347 reviews) Could be cleaner a bit but it was fine Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=101927858&PinnedHotelID=101927858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053885) ![Matsue New Urban Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2900000/2894400/2894368/b345e44f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsue New Urban Hotel 40-1 Nishicha-machi Matsue Shimane-ken £47 21 Dec - 22 Dec additional charges may apply 8.2/10 Very Good! (401 reviews) Excellent staff, amenities and comfortable rooms I was in love with this hotel the first time and subsequently stayed 2 more times for a total of 4 nights. My first room was a corner Japanese style room with lake view. I haven’t seen a more fully staffed hotel, it even has 2 parking staff directing traffic for 30 lots. The hotel has facilities ... Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=2894368&PinnedHotelID=2894368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053885) ![Dormy Inn Izumo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18750000/18747400/18747306/5b14b544_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Izumo 1-3-3, Ekiminamimachi Izumo Shimane-ken Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £62 23 Dec - 24 Dec 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) The Breakfast was really nice, but I couldn't relax and really enjoy because that particular day it was crowded and as if everybody in the hotel went to eat at the same time. Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=18747306&PinnedHotelID=18747306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053885) [See all 454 properties in Shimane Prefecture](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6053885) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Paying in easy monthly instalments will make your holiday dreams come true. > - [No-deposit holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/no-deposit-holidays): If not paying upfront for your getaway makes hitting that "book now" button easier, go for a no-deposit holiday plan from Klarna so you can Book Now, Pay Later! ### Can I choose my airline with a Shimane Prefecture Expedia holiday? ### Popular places to visit #### Tamatsukuri Onsen You can take time to visit Tamatsukuri Onsen during your travels to Matsue. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamatsukuri-Onsen-Matsue.d3000757454.Attraction) ### What to do in Shimane Prefecture ![Japan Yokai Museum Tour in Miyoshi, Hiroshima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50276999/de7b85e3-b2bf-403f-836f-a601e475b7e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/japan-yokai-museum-admission-fee-in-miyoshi.a50276999.activity-details) ![Autumn's golden embrace amidst the rice paddies.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44911403/ace40954-4f4f-4f2c-81ae-b6e926362708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima Country Cycling: Explore Rural Life 1 HR from City £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-country-cycling-explore-rural-life-1-hr-from-city.a44911403.activity-details) ![Samurai Immersion: Train & Capture History in Armor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49551045/f5b9e995-77d0-4cfa-8bfb-00ebf7ecaa4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samurai Legacy: Dress, Train, Capture History £175 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/samurai-legacy-dress.a49551045.activity-details) [See all activities in Shimane Prefecture](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6053885) Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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