Shimane

Shimane is where Japan's oldest myths are set, on the quiet far coast of Honshu. Stone rabbits are scattered across the grounds at Izumo Taisha for children to find, and the boat around Matsue Castle's moat passes under bridges so low the roof folds down.

Family-checked spots for this area are on the way.

Nearby prefectures:TottoriOkayamaHiroshimaYamaguchi