
IWAMIGINZAN AREA SIGHTSEEING SPOTS
Surrounded by nature, "Ishigami Ginzan" is a popular spot as a World Heritage Site. The townscape is full of nostalgic atmosphere, and there are many photo spots.
Home to AQUAS, the largest aquarium in the Chugoku-Shikoku region and beloved for its charming beluga whales, this area is perfect for family-friendly adventures. It’s also known for the dynamic and visually stunning Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art that continues to thrive today. The region’s beautiful coastline and lush mountain landscapes create a peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere—an ideal place to refresh both body and soul while connecting with nature and local culture.
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Shimane Aquarium AQUAS
The aquarium, one of the largest in Chugoku and Shikoku, has about 400 species and exhibits as many as 10,000 living organisms.
"The Bubble Ring of Happiness" (R) by the beluga whale, which also appeared in a commercial for the mobile company, became nationally famous; it also hosts performances of sea lions and seals.
Souvenir is in the 2F "Museum Shop"! A lot of goodies and sweets designed with sea creatures are on sale. There are also stuffed beluga whales and straps. Adjacent to Aquas, there are also eateries such as "De Sutaran-Kuruka" and "Shimane Prefectural Ishimi Seaside Park", so you can have fun all day.
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Hamada City World Children's Museum
It holds planned exhibitions in a wide range of genres showcasing famous artists and contemporary art, as well as permanently displaying drawings drawn by children from around the world.
In order to foster children's creative abilities, to promote art appreciation and cultural exchanges with children from abroad, it combines a creative room, a library, a multipurpose hall and a video computer room.
There are plenty of "gimmicks" such as quizzes and experience corners, which allow you to feel free to appreciate art, and adults can enjoy it enough.
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KAZENOKUNI IWAMI RESORT & STAYS
The vast site of about 33 hectares includes a snow peak mobile house housing housing that takes advantage of the rich natural environment, a tree house designed and built by Takashi Kobayashi, a leading tree house, and the main building of hot spring accommodation (The Main), there are various types of accommodation such as cottages with pets. One of the attractions is that you can choose a completely different style of stay according to the purpose and preference of the trip. In addition, there is a restaurant of hot springs and Nordic taste. There is also a workshop where you can experience paper making and woodworking, so you can enjoy it throughout the day.
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Forest Park of Incense
Kagi no Mori Park is full of nature and delicacies! There are lots of ways to spend a day relaxing here, indulging in nature and enjoying nature.
It features a herb blooming garden, a craft hall for herbal goods sales and creative experience, a restaurant with herbs and local ingredients, as well as bungalows and a promenade.
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Fish Valley
It is a valley valley with an extension of about 3.6km formed by a tributary of the Jiang River, the Murma River, running through the Obochi Basin, and running through quartz porphyry.
A large rock surface is exposed all over the bottom of the gorge to form Sengami, within which a natural waterway, the Shengchuan River, approximately 1-2m wide, is formed. There is a famous Abyss of Dish Fish where its celebration river flows and falls into Kagura Abyss.
In December 1935, the valley was designated as a national famous victory, and the valley became widely introduced and famous by the likes of Keitsuki Omachi, Konami Iwatani, Shiraya Ogasawara, etc. On the river bank, a town road runs, and the road offers a view of the valley at the precipice.
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Hometown experience village in Hamada
It is an old private house that has been relocated for more than 100 years, and you can enjoy the best holiday while enjoying the old-fashioned life, seasonal taste, and the exchange and experience with the surrounding nature in the mountains.
Beech and other forests spread in the Nara, kunugi, and zelkink, and the mountain stream is filled with water wasabi and there are also mountain mums. When you look up at the sky of the air that has been done at night, you can see the Milky Way.
We offer a variety of experience programs according to the season, such as walking freely through the rich nature and experiencing soba noodles.
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Surrounded by nature, "Ishigami Ginzan" is a popular spot as a World Heritage Site. The townscape is full of nostalgic atmosphere, and there are many photo spots.
The Oki area, where you can experience the charm of the UNESCO World Geopark. There are many attractions to see, such as Kunigakashore, Lussuk Island, Yaosugisugi/Mudsutsugi, and the waterfall of Tantoscope.
島根と言えば縁結びの最強スポット「出雲大社」や世界遺産「石見銀山」が特に有名ですが、国宝「松江城」、庭園ランキング日本一「足立美術館」や山陰の小京都「津和野」、さらにはユネスコ世界
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