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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$234/ per group
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.
FROM$368/ per group
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
FROM$40/ per group
Shimane Must-See-Places As-You-Like One-Day Tour
This tour helps you make the most of your visit to Shimane. 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$234/ per group
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.
FROM$368/ per group
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
FROM$435/ per group
Spiritual Tour in Izumo
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$234/ per group
Matsue Castle and Sightseeing Boat Tour
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$342/ per group
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.
FROM$416/ per group
Trip around Adachi Museum of Art
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$416/ per group
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