Shimane Hidden Gems
Berceau de la mythologie japonaise : le grand sanctuaire d'Izumo Taisha est la demeure des divinités du destin et du mariage, et chaque octobre les huit millions de dieux s'y réunissent. Le château de Matsue conserve sa tour d'origine et le jardin du Musée Adachi est élu meilleur jardin du Japon depuis 20 ans consécutifs.
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Le cœur mythologique du Japon, où les divinités se rassemblent chaque automne selon la tradition, à côté d'une mine d'argent classée au patrimoine mondial et d'un château conservé.
Climat et meilleure saison
Tempéré mais humide, avec des hivers gris et de la neige modérée à l'intérieur des terres. Idéal au printemps, en automne et lors du Kamiarizuki en novembre.
Spécialités culinaires
- Izumo soba
- Palourdes shijimi
- Nodoguro
- Wari-go soba
Lieux emblématiques
- Izumo Taisha
- Château de Matsue
- Iwami Ginzan (UNESCO)
- Jardin du musée Adachi
Oki Islands
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Izumo Taisha
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Tsuwano
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Hinomisaki Shrine & Lighthouse
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Tamatsukuri Onsen
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Adachi Museum of Art
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Yuushien Garden
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Lake Shinji Sunset
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Iwami Ginzan
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Matsue Castle
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Matsue Wagashi Sweets
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Lafcadio Hearn Residence
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Izumo Soba
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Horikawa Moat Boat Ride
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