Things to do in Shimane with kids 3 spots
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.
One of only twelve original castle keeps left in Japan, and a National Treasure.
A hillside park of glasshouses in bloom all year, with about 90 kinds of birds.
A museum given over to sand, with the world's largest hourglass standing in it.
