Title: Visit Shimane Prefecture: Best of Shimane Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Shimane Prefecture Travel Guide

## Japan

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### Popular cities in Shimane Prefecture

[Matsue

Known for Historical, Castle and Temples

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Get away to Matsue! Enjoy the history, temples and parks. 

## Reasons to visit

- Matsue Castle
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge
- Shimane Art Museum

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[Izumo

Known for Temples, Monuments and Natural parks

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Explore quaint Izumo: its temples, monuments, fishing and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Izumo Taisha

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[Hamada

Known for Surfing, Aquariums and Culture

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Explore Hamada: its surfing, aquarium, ruins and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Aquas Aquarium

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[Oda

Known for UNESCO site, Hot springs and Culture

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Come to relaxing Oda and enjoy its UNESCO site, hot springs and parks. 

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[Tsuwano

Known for Temples, Sunny and Festivals

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Get away to Tsuwano! Enjoy the temples, sunny weather and gardens. 

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[Unnan

Known for Wineries, Nature and Natural parks

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Unnan awaits: its wineries, natural setting and more! 

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