Shimane Private Tours
Book a Private Shimane Tour with a Local Tour Guide
Shimane Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Tsuwano Highlights with a licensed guide
Tsuwano is a tiny yet historical town in a small valley, which is known for its old town quarters with waterway-full of koi carp. Walk small streets of Tsuwano with local guide to see why and how this town has been kept this traditional landscape.
Tsuwano Highlights with a licensed guide
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Visit Izumo grand shrine with local storyteller
Welcome to Izumo, a place where ancient legends come alive. Join us on an immersive half-day journey to explore the sacred Izumo Oyashiro Shrine, with its rich mythology and hidden secrets. Led by our expert storyteller, you'll uncover tales of gods, heroes, and rituals as we explore Izumo’s sacred grounds, offering a unique insight into Japan's spiritual heritage
Visit Izumo grand shrine with local storyteller
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Deeper Tsuwano - Story of Hidden Christians
Tsuwano is one of those super-rare places of Marian apparition in Japan. Over 153 hidden Christians of Nagasaki were once sent here, and 37 of them were martyred. Who were those hidden Christians, and why were they sent to Tsuwano? Learn about ancient Christians in Japan while walking through the historical corners of Tsuwano.
Deeper Tsuwano - Story of Hidden Christians
Shimane Day Trip Tours
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A World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Walking Tour
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
A World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Walking Tour
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Trip around Izumo Grand Shrine
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.
Trip around Izumo Grand Shrine
Shimane Highlights Tours
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Izumo Grand Shrine and Matsue Sightseeing
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.
Izumo Grand Shrine and Matsue Sightseeing
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Adachi Museum and Matsue Sightseeing
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.
Adachi Museum and Matsue Sightseeing
Shimane Nature & Outdoor Tours
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Shimane Tour Reviews
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Roger H.
“A wonderful 2 day tour”
Hideo is a wonderful guide. He custom designed a 2 day tour from 2 different cruise ports to capture the highlights from Saikominato and Maizuru, including transport and lunch venues. Knowledgeable, friendly and efficient - everything you could want from a very experienced guide.
Hideo Y.
I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. On the first day I guided you Matsue Castle, Izumo Taisha and Yushien garden where we could see beautiful peonies from Sakaiminato port. On the second day I took you to Ine Bay cruise, Motoisekono shrine and Chionji Temple from Nishi-Maizuru port. From the Kasamatsu park, we could see Amanohashidate, or the 2.6-km sandbar with about 8,000 pine trees. Furthermore Gorogadake park, we could command a panoramic view of Ine Bay. I hope you enjpy Japan trip. I wish you all the best for your good health.
Warren H.
“Informative, friendly and flexible.”
Mio developed my tour according to our conversations and my interests. Mio had very good knowledge, both local and wider historical perspectives. We engaged with curiosity and humour. I highly recommend going on a guided tour with Mio Zaima.
Mio Z.
Dear Warren, Thank you so much for visiting this lovely little corner of Japan. It was truly a privilege to meet you and share such wonderful conversations. Your kindness and positive gestures toward the local people were extraordinary, and the time we spent sitting with the local monk over a cup of tea was a special treat for me as well. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Mio
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Barbara A.
“Sakaiminato”
Hideo left his home at 5am to meet us at Sakaiminato. He is very friendly and energetic and knowledgeable and we got used to his strong accent. He patiently guided us around the magnificent gardens, and up to the top of the castle Sorry to say goodbye
Hideo Y.
Thank you for your quick review. We visited 2 beautiful gardens. In Adachi Museum we could see a dry landscape garden and paintings while see green pine trese and many peonies in Yushien . I hope you enjoy Japan trip.
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