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Explore Shimane on a 2-day, 1-night trip, visiting Izumo Taisha for matchmaking blessings and enjoying local delicacies like nodoguro, Izumo soba, and Shimane wagyu, with a stop at Japan's top garden.

2 days · 11 places · 7 experiences

Day 2 · 3 places · Izumo, Japan

Izumo Soba & Souvenir Stroll

“After our shrine visit, we strolled along Shinmon Street, grabbed some souvenirs, and had a delicious Izumo soba lunch.”

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Izumo Taisha-mae Station
Train station · Izumo
4.3 (731)
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About a 5-minute walk from Izumo Taisha, this station is registered as a cultural property. It's served by a cute orange local train that runs only once or twice an hour. There's also a stylish souvenir shop attached to the station.
Izumotaisha-Mae Station, Taishachō Kizukiminami, Izumo, Shimane 699-0711, Japan
- Barapan bread — A soul food bread from Shimane, available in many flavors. This is apparently the only shop on Shinmon Street that sells it.
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Soba-dokoro Tanakaya
Soba noodle shop · Izumo
4.2Closed · opens Monday 11 AM
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A famous and super popular soba restaurant known for its unique three-stacked-bowl Izumo soba. There's usually a long line, but you can buy a Fast Pass for ¥450 per person through their official website to skip the queue.
Soba Tanakaya, 364 Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701, Japan
- Tempura Soba & Three-Color Wariko Soba · ¥2805 — A beautiful bowl of soba featuring three stacked bowls, a signature of Izumo soba. You pour the dipping sauce directly over the noodles. The tororo soba is especially tasty, and the tempura, egg, and tofu are all amazing.
- Ago Noyaki fish cake — Another Izumo specialty, this fish cake is a delicious addition to your meal.
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Skipping the line for Izumo Soba at Tanakaya
lunch
Soba Restaurant Tanakaya is famous and super popular, usually with a long line even before opening. But you can buy a Fast Pass for ¥450 per person through their official website to skip to the front of the line, like a Disneyland pass. We got in right away! Order the Tempura Soba & Three-Color Wariko Soba for ¥2,805. The three stacked bowls are a signature feature of Izumo soba; you pour the dipping sauce directly over the noodles. It's so good, especially the tororo soba. Also try Ago Noyaki fish cake, another Izumo specialty. The Fast Pass is definitely recommended, especially on Saturdays, as the line gets even longer at lunchtime.
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Meat Shop Kitagaki
Butcher shop deli · Matsue
4.4 (523)Open · until 7 PM
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A beloved local butcher shop in Matsue famous for its Shimane Wagyu croquettes. There's always a line, ensuring you get them freshly fried. Locals highly recommend it, with some even saying it changed their 'croquette life.'
ミートショップきたがき 71 Nishichamachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0845, Japan
Shimane Wagyu beef croquette — This beef croquette is super popular and packed with meat—it's basically all beef! It's so good, you'll want a second one.

Day 2 · 2 places · Shimane, Japan

Matsue Wagyu Croquette & Garden Afternoon

“After arriving in Matsue, we drove to grab a local wagyu croquette, then spent the afternoon at the Adachi Museum of Art.”

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Adachi Museum of Art
Art museum · Yasugi
4.5 (121)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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Known for both its beautiful gardens and modern Japanese art, this museum has been ranked Japan's best garden for 22 consecutive years since 2003. The gardens span over 50,000 tsubo and offer different expressions from various viewing angles, appearing like framed paintings through the windows. It also has a cafe where you can enjoy tea with a garden view.
Adachi Museum of Art, 320 Furukawacho, Yasugi, Shimane 692-0064, Japan
- Hot Milk Tea · ¥1000 — Enjoy a hot milk tea at the museum's cafe while taking in the serene garden view. It's a peaceful and relaxing break after a morning of sightseeing.
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Admiring Japan's #1 Garden at Adachi Museum of Art
afternoon
Drive about 40 minutes from Matsue to the Adachi Museum of Art. It's been ranked Japan's best garden for 22 consecutive years since 2003. The gardens, spanning over 50,000 tsubo, show completely different expressions depending on the viewing angle. The gardens viewed through the windows look just like framed paintings, truly living up to the words 'the garden itself is also a living painting.' Head to the cafe to enjoy tea with a garden view, which offers a peaceful and relaxing break after sightseeing. It's a garden you could stare at forever.
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Ryoshigoya Mugiho
Izakaya restaurant · Matsue
4.2Closed · opens Monday 6 PM
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A popular izakaya in Matsue specializing in fresh seafood, including the regional specialty saba shabu (mackerel hot pot). Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. They also offer a delicious assorted sashimi platter.
Mugiho, 188 Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0063, Japan
Original Saba Shabu · ¥1738 — A regional specialty popular in the San'in area. Fresh mackerel is lightly swished through the broth for about 10 seconds. The fat content is incredible, with zero fishiness, and the slices are super thick with a perfect fat ratio.
Assorted Sashimi Platter · ¥2640 — A platter of fresh, thick-cut sashimi that is incredibly delicious.

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Nodoguro Nihonkai
Izakaya restaurant · Izumo
4.2Closed · opens Monday 4:30 PM
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A nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) specialty restaurant right near Izumoshi Station where you can enjoy Shimane ingredients at really reasonable prices. It's a popular place, so definitely reserve a course meal ahead of time, as walk-ins are tough. They also offer an Izumo sake tasting set and many local San'in dishes, including Shimane wagyu.
Nodoguro Nihonkai, 1271-5 Imaichicho, Izumo, Shimane 693-0001, Japan
- Matsukaze Course — A course meal featuring local sashimi, San'in soba, layered steamed snow crab, simmered nodoguro, Shimane wagyu tataki, and steamed shijimi clams. The crab in the soba is a rare treat for a set like this, and the wagyu tataki melts in your mouth.
- Simmered nodoguro — My first time trying nodoguro, and it was a whole new, delicious experience. It's so good, it makes you want a bowl of rice.
- Shimane wagyu tataki — This Shimane wagyu tataki is incredibly good. The fat just melts in your mouth, and the lean meat tastes amazing too.
- Steamed shijimi clams from Lake Shinji — Packed with clams, the broth is incredible, basically pure clam flavor. Every single clam is full of umami, so don't underestimate them despite their small size.
- Nodoguro rice bowl · ¥1100 — One of their signature dishes, this nodoguro bowl won the national local donburi championship twice. You can order it by itself for ¥1,100, which feels like a great deal. The wasabi goes really well with its rich and fatty flavor.
- Grilled nodoguro (extra dish) · ¥1210 — We ended up ordering extra grilled nodoguro because it was so amazing and incredible. Everyone should definitely order this as an extra dish.
- Izumo zenzai — A gentle sweetness with fluffy red beans. It was amazing and so good, even though we planned to eat zenzai again the next day.
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Dormy Inn Izumo
Japanese-style business hotel · Izumo
4.4
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Everyone's favorite Dormy Inn hotel, known for its famous free late-night ramen and a large public bath and hot spring on the 11th floor. The rooms are clean and spacious, with a nice divider door, a sofa, and everything conveniently located by the bedside. They even offer a welcome treat in the fridge.
Dormy Inn Izumo, 1 Chome-3-3 Ekiminamimachi, Izumo, Shimane 693-0008, Japan
- Free late-night ramen — Dormy Inn's famous free ramen is available right after checking in, making it a perfect late-night snack to finish the day. This is why staying at Dormy Inn is always a good idea.
- Spacious room with divider — The room is so clean and spacious, with a nice divider door that separates the entrance from the main sleeping area. It also features a sofa and two beds, with all controls (AC, lights, outlets) conveniently by the bedside.
- Welcome treat — Inside the fridge, there's a little welcome treat, which was a Yayoihime strawberry jelly from Ibaraki, along with two cute bottles of water.
- Public bath and hot spring — There's a large public bath and hot spring on the 11th floor, allowing you to relax in a big bath, which is the best way to unwind.
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Collecting sand at Inasa-no-hama Beach
morning
Before going to Izumo Taisha, stop by Inasa-no-hama Beach, where the gods apparently arrive first before heading to the shrine. Collect some sand there (a Ziploc bag is handy) to exchange at Izumo Taisha later. The beach is amazing, feeling refreshing with incredible scenery.
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Inasa-no-hama Beach
Scenic spot · Izumo
4.5 (169)Closed
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A beautiful beach where, according to local tradition, the gods arrive before heading to Izumo Taisha. It's a refreshing spot with incredible scenery, and you can collect sand here to exchange at the shrine.
Inasa Beach, Taishacho Kizukikita, Izumo, Shimane 699-0702, Japan
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Visiting Izumo Taisha and exchanging sand
morning
Walk the same path as the gods from Inasa-no-hama Beach to Izumo Taisha. The greenery feels so nice, and you'll see over 60 rabbit statues inspired by the myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba. The main deity is the god of relationships. The prayer style is unique: two bows, four claps, one bow. The giant sacred rope is at Kaguraden Hall, not the main shrine building, so visit the main shrine first, then stop by Kaguraden Hall (just off to the left). Buy omikuji fortunes and lucky charms; Izumo Taisha fortunes don't say 'good luck' or 'bad luck,' but mine said 'travel: excellent!' After tying up your fortunes, exchange the sand you collected at Inasa-no-hama Beach at Soga no Yashiro, behind the main shrine. You return your sand and take the same amount back. Sprinkle this sand around your house for protection or keep it as a charm.
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Izumo Taisha
Shinto shrine · Izumo
4.6 (33,583)Closed · opens Monday 6:30 AM
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A famous spiritual 'power spot' for matchmaking, dedicated to the god of relationships. It features over 60 rabbit statues and a unique prayer style (two bows, four claps, one bow). The iconic giant sacred rope is located at Kaguraden Hall. Free to enter, it's a must-visit for blessings and gratitude.
Izumo Taisha, 195 Taishacho Kizukihigashi, Izumo, Shimane 699-0701, Japan
Sand exchange at Soga no Yashiro — Behind the main shrine at Soga no Yashiro, you can exchange the sand collected from Inasa-no-hama Beach. Return your sand and take the same amount back. This sand can be sprinkled around your house for protection or kept as a lucky charm.
Giant sacred rope (Shimenawa) — The iconic giant sacred rope, one of the largest in Japan, is located at Kaguraden Hall, not the main shrine building. Its sheer size is overwhelming, and it's replaced once every six years.
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Enjoying Izumo Zenzai at Sakaneya
morning
Come to Sakaneya Zenzai Mochi Shop for Izumo zenzai, basically as breakfast. Sakaneya is a long-established wagashi shop known for zenzai made with local ingredients. Try the Izumo Makomo Zenzai for ¥1,400 or the classic Izumo Zenzai for ¥800. The Makomo Zenzai uses powdered makomo mixed into warm soy milk, frothed up, then topped with homemade red bean paste and red-and-white dumplings. It tastes healthy, and the red bean paste is amazing—you can really taste the azuki beans, but it's still sweet. You'll also receive a five-yen coin in a pouch; if fate brings you back, you return it to their offering box.
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Sakaneya Zenzai-mochi Shop
Cafe · Izumo
4.2 (904)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A long-established wagashi shop near Izumo Taisha, famous for its Izumo zenzai made with local ingredients. They offer traditional zenzai and a unique Izumo Makomo Zenzai. You can also buy zenzai as a souvenir.
Sakaneya Zenzaimochi, 840-1 Taishacho Kizukiminami, Izumo, Shimane 699-0711, Japan
Izumo Makomo Zenzai · ¥1400 — This zenzai uses powdered makomo (a plant used in sacred ropes) mixed into warm soy milk, frothed up, then topped with homemade red bean paste and red-and-white dumplings. It tastes healthy, and the red bean paste is amazing—you can really taste the azuki beans, but it's still sweet.
Izumo Zenzai · ¥800 — The classic Izumo zenzai, a delicious and comforting sweet red bean soup with mochi.
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Saba Shabu and Sashimi at Ryoshigoya Mugiho
evening
For dinner in Matsue, head to Ryoshigoya Mugiho. Reservations are recommended as it's very popular. Try the Original Saba Shabu for ¥1,738 and the Assorted Sashimi Platter for ¥2,640. Saba shabu is a regional specialty where fresh mackerel is lightly swished through broth for about 10 seconds. The fat content is incredible, with zero fishiness and super thick slices—the fat ratio is perfect. The sashimi slices are also thick and delicious. This is definitely a restaurant worth checking out in Matsue.
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Wasabi Matsue Store
Izakaya restaurant · Matsue
4.6 (270)Closed · opens 5:30 PM
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An izakaya in Matsue offering Japanese dishes made with local ingredients in a calm atmosphere. They are known for unique twists on classic dishes, such as their Signature Tomato Oden, and comforting steamed Shinji Lake clams.
Wasabi Matsue, 199-1 Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0063, Japan
Potato Salad · ¥650 — A delicious potato salad with a really unique twist, perfect as a small dish between seafood.
Signature Tomato Oden · ¥700 — This oden is amazing—it's so soft and surprisingly has meat inside! It's both Japanese-style and Italian-style at the same time, totally different from what you'd expect. It was so good, we ended up drinking every last drop of the broth.
Steamed Shinji Lake Clams with Sake · ¥750 — Absolutely packed with clams, this dish is incredibly comforting and full of flavor.
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Unique Oden and Clams at Wasabi Matsue Store
late-night
For your second dinner stop in Matsue, visit Wasabi Matsue Store, an izakaya where you can enjoy Japanese dishes made with local ingredients in a calm atmosphere. Try the Potato Salad for ¥650, which has a really unique twist. The Signature Tomato Oden for ¥700 is amazing—it's so soft and surprisingly has meat inside! It's both Japanese-style and Italian-style at the same time, totally different from what you'd expect. Also, don't miss the Steamed Shinji Lake Clams with Sake for ¥750, which is absolutely packed with clams and so comforting.

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