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Shimane Day Trip Tours

Spiritual Tour in Izumo

Shimane
4 hours 30 min

This is a short walking tour around Izumo Grand Shrine, one of the most sacred and important shrines in Japan. If you want to refresh yourself in great nature or you have interests in ancient Japan, Izumo is the place for you. You'll have a glimpse of ancient Japanese culture still exists here. At Hinomisaki, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of blue ocean along with the highest masonry lighthouse in Japan.

FROM$242/ per group
Ritsuko Y.
5.00(4) reviews

Trip around Izumo Grand Shrine

Shimane
7 hours 30 min

If you want to steep yourself in natural beauty or you have an interest in the history of ancient Japan, Izumo is the place for you. Izumo has been known as home of gods since ancient times. We visit old shrines that enshrines the most important deities in Japan. Enjoy the tranquil and spiritual atmosphere of Izumo. The museum shows you rich ancient culture and people's life in this region. Then enjoy the scenic beauty at Hinomisaki with a soaring lighthouse standing by the blue ocean.

FROM$430/ per group
Ritsuko Y.
5.00(4) reviews

Matsue Castle and Sightseeing Boat Tour

Shimane
5 hours 30 min

This is a historic walking and boat tour around Matsue Castle, one of the only 12 original castles existing in Japan. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of castle town. I'm sure you feel as if you are time traveling to the old days. A sightseeing boat tour around the castle at any season will give you special moment. I will tell you about the history of Matsue and how people live here cherishing their local heritage.

FROM$354/ per group
Ritsuko Y.
5.00(4) reviews

A World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Walking Tour

Shimane
8 hours 30 min

A walking tour aound the nostalgic Omori town with silver mine shafts: UNESCO World Heritage Site. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine produced 1/3 of the world production of silver at its peak period. You will enjoy the distinctive townscape of Omori and how silver from here attracted and connected the world in the middle ages. If you like nature walking and traditional Japanese culture, this place is highly recommended. Omori townscape　　https://www.all-iwami.com/feature/detail_58.html

FROM$450/ per group
Ritsuko Y.
5.00(4) reviews
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Shimane Highlights Tours

Adachi Museum and Matsue Sightseeing

Shimane
7 hours 30 min

I'd like to take you to Adachi Museum, Matsue Castle and Vogel Park. The Garden of the Museum has been ranked number one out of over 700 gardens in Japan by JOJG, or Journal of Japanese gardening, in the United States from 2003 to 2016 for 14 years. Matsue castle was designated as a national treasure in 2015. Vogel park is a flower and bird park.

FROM$291/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.57(166) reviews

Izumo Grand Shrine and Matsue Sightseeing

Shimane
7 hours 30 min

I would like to take you to Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle and Yushien Gaden. Izumo Taisha Shrine is one of the most revered and oldest Shinto Shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to Okuninishi-no-mikoto, popularly known as "Daikokusama" or the deity of nation building and good marriage. Matsue castle was designated as a national treasure in 2015. YLuckily you cluld see 30,000 peonies in spring and 100,00 dahlias in autumn.

FROM$305/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.57(166) reviews

Shimane Must-See-Places As-You-Like One-Day Tour

Shimane
7 hours

This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. It is basically a walking tour using public transportation. I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance, so you will not miss the places you want to go in Shimane. Lunch will also arranged according to your request.

FROM$169/ per group
Daizaburo N.

Yunotsu: Pottery, Awesome-Onsen Experience & Old stone-laid road Walking Tour

Shimane
7 hours

This tour helps you understand another more introspective side to Japan. In this rual area, people are still connected to the land and belief system. This area is a part of UNESCO world Heritage Site (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine). I will plan your tour based on your requests and show you an itinerary in advance. Lunch will also be arraged according to your request, though not so many options.

FROM$169/ per group
Daizaburo N.
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Shimane Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Trip around Adachi Museum of Art

Shimane
7 hours

In this tour, you will enjoy natural beauty in Shimane with wonderful arts and gardens in the museum. Yasugi city, where the museum is, offers activities as below. Choose from according to your interests and the season. I can customize the tour for you. *options: meditation or sutra copying at the temple, hot spring, indigo dyeing experience, making or observing pottery, grape harvesting (from the end of July to September, peer harvesting (September)

FROM$430/ per group
Ritsuko Y.
5.00(4) reviews
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Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Shimane. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Shimane, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.