Local Attractions
1. Food
Sakaiminato Fish Center
It offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and souvenirs, as well as on-site restaurants.
Local cuisine (seafood rice bowl, crab dishes)
There are many well-known restaurants nearby serving sushi, crab, grilled fish, and more.
Shijimi cuisine
In the area, dishes such as miso soup and ramen are made with shijimi (freshwater clams), a specialty of Lake Shinji.
2. History and Culture
Izumo Taisha
This renowned shrine complex is dedicated to the gods of matchmaking and good fortune.
Miho Shrine
The Miho-zukuri main hall, featuring two side-by-side shrine buildings in the Taisha-zukuri style, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Matsue Castle / Horikawa Sightseeing Boats
Matsue Castle, designated as a National Treasure, also offers kimono-wearing experiences.
Horikawa Sightseeing Boats provide a leisurely cruise with stops all around National Treasure Matsue Castle and its surroundings.
Horikawa Sightseeing Boats provide a leisurely cruise with stops all around National Treasure Matsue Castle and its surroundings.
3. Nature and Scenery
Yushien Garden (peonies)
This is Daikonjima’s most iconic garden, where you can see breathtaking beauty during peony season.
Daikonjima Lava Tunnels (natural formations)
These were created by an eruption about 200,000 years ago.
These two lava-formed caves are designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan.
*Reservation required
These two lava-formed caves are designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan.
*Reservation required
Lake Shinji (and Yomegashima Island) sunset viewing spot
This famous spot is ranked among Japan's top 100 sunsets.
Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Ranked among the world’s Top 100 and Japan’s top 50 lighthouses, this iconic structure has been designated an A-rank preserved lighthouse for its significant historical and cultural value.