Location List
47 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Miho Jinja ShrineMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
The shrine is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to the god Ebisu. The main shrine building is built in the Miho-zukuri style and consists of two halls joined together. The Miko-mai (shrine m...
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Tamatsukuriyu Jinja ShrineMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
It is said that touching the Negai-Ishi (wishing rock) in the shrine premise will grant your wishes regarding love. People from all over Japan come to make a wish and buy good-luck charm stones.
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Ryuunji TempleHamada City, Shimane Prefecture
Ryuunji is an ancient temple with a history of over 600 years, known for its beautiful buildings and garden with cherry blossoms in spring, azaleas in May, red leaves in autumn, and a beautiful sno...
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Suga Jinja ShrineUnnan City, Shimane Prefecture
According to Kojiki, an early Japanese chronicle of myths and legends, Suga Jinja Shrine was the very first shrine of Japan. It is also known as the birthplace of waka, a form of Japanese poetry.
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Gesshoji TempleMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Gesshoji Temple is the family temple of the Matsudaira clan. Nine lords are buried here, each grave fronted by an ornate gate. The "monster tortoise of Gessho-ji," as described by Lafcadio Hearn, i...
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Mefu Jinja ShrineMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
A shrine near central Matsue, known for ‘Shio-Mamori’ (good luck salt). The salt will cleanse your soul and save you from bad luck. It is also said that the salt will make giving births easier when...
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Shorenji TempleHamada City, Shimane Prefecture
The famous carvings on the main gate of Shorenji Temple is the work of Kiichiro Toyohara, known as the ‘Artisan of Wada.’ Carvings of the giant phoenix and other animals and plants can also be foun...
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Mt. Yogaisan/Chodaiji TempleYasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
Mt. Yogaisan was one of the places where the battle between the Amago clan and the Mori clan took place. At the entrance of the mountain is Chodaiji Temple, an ancient temple of the Tendai sect.
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Ebisu Jinja ShrineMasuda City, Shimane Prefecture
The shrine sits atop a rocky reef on Miyagajima Island. As the white sand path leading to the shrine disappears under the ocean during spring tide, Ebisu Jinja Shrine is also called the Mont Saint-...
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Mizuwakasu Jinja ShrineOkinoshima Cho, Shimane Prefecture
The current building was built at the end of the 18th century in Oki-zukuri style, with a thatched roof. A sumo festival is held on the sumo ring every 20 years, when the roof is renewed. Every eve...
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Yuno Jinja ShrineOkuizumo Cho, Shimane Prefecture
With a huge Japanese Zelkova as its landmark, the Yuno Jinja Shrine is known as the shrine where the story of the famous novel ‘Suna-No-Utsuwa’ (English title: Inspector Imanishi Investigates) by S...
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Kiyomizu-dera TempleYasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
With the Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (the 11-faced statue of Kannon) as its principal object of worship, the Kiyomizudera Temple, with a history of over 1400 years, is known as a temple for driving aw...
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JR Kametake stationNita-gun, Shimane prefecture
One of the stations on Kiji line of Japan Railway. The station master's office is a Soba restaurant and the station master is also an owner of the restaurant.
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Honozan ParkIzumo city, Shimane prefecture
Park with a observatory commanding a panorama view of the town where Izumo Shrine is. Can drive up to the top of the mountain.
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Kokufu Bathing BeachHamada city, Shimane prefecture
Beach with one-kilometer long in a east-west direction. One-minute walk from the parking and easy to arrange filming equipment.
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Uzukamikoto ShrineOki-gun, Shimane
Listed as one of Japan’s most important shrines by the 10th century, the Uzukamikoto Shrine has been worshiped by many who pray for good harvest, marine safety, and safe childbirths.
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Taikodani Inari ShrineKanoashi-gun, Shimane
One of the five most important Inari Shrines in Japan. The long approach up to the Taikodani Inari Shrine is like a red tunnel, lined with over 1000 torii gates.
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Kigami ShrineOta City, Shimane
Built in 1812, Kigami Shrine is dedicated to the deity Oomononushi (aka Ookuninushi). It is famous for the ‘Crying Dragon’ on its ceiling, which sounds as if it is crying when visitors clap their h...
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Dangyo WaterfallsOki-gun, Shimane
Consisting of two waterfalls, the Odaki and the Medaki, Dangyo Waterfalls is one of Japan’s 100 great waterfalls and natural water sources. Behind the Odaki is a cavern where the Knnnon (Statue of ...
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Kannon FirefallGotsu city, Shimane prefecture
Grand waterfall with plenty of water. Approximately 8 meters width and 50 meters high. Looks like a white linen covered the waterfall.
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Hamada Castle RuinHamada city, Shimane prefecture
Built in Edo era and now only the stone wall is left.
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Former Taisha stationIzumo city, Shimane prefecture
Wooden bungalow with Japanese style built in 1924. Can see the atmosphere from the end of Taisho to the beginning of Showa era in Japan.
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Oki ShrineOki gun, Shimane prefecture
Built as a shrine which enshrines Gotoba emperor in 1939. There are festivals on April 14 and October 14 every year.
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Shimane Prefectural Manyo ParkMasuda city, Shimane prefecture
Large Park surrunded by nature. It has a vast lawn square and play equipment and is popular with families. Can enjoy ground golf and barbecue.
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