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2026-11-13 · Japan time
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11/13 (Fri)Izumo
TodayTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra — Izumo
9/5–12/20Oda City
OngoingCaravan: Prayer on the Sand — Yuma Tanigawa Exhibition
11/1–11/30Oda
OngoingGlass Christmas Wreath Workshop
5/17–3/31Matsue City
OngoingSerial TV drama "Bafake" Drama Hall
6/1–12/31Nine municipalities in Shimane Prefecture
OngoingDaisen-Oki driving rally & photo contest
7/25–3/31Matsue City
OngoingDigital stamp rally of places connected to Hachimon Koizumi and Setsuko Yukari
7/28–12/8Okuizumo Town
OngoingThe scenery of Okuchi Utsunomiya, a room available, that colors the four seasons
8/1–11/29Tottori City
OngoingTottori Castle and Sand Dunes Stamp Rally
8/8–12/12Unnan City
OngoingThe evening of Yunnan Izumo Shiki
8/31–11/30Yasugi City
OngoingAdachi Museum of Art Autumn Special Exhibition "Samurai - 7 People Who Challenged the Innovation of Japanese Painting"
9/1–1/11Nine municipalities in the Iwami region
OngoingIshimizu Tour Digital Stamp Rally in Shimane Prefecture
9/1–1/11Hamada City and other municipalities
OngoingIwami Kagura Inazuki Campaign Digital Stamp Rally
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9/5–11/23Izumo City
OngoingKatsuyoshi Iwahara Photography Exhibition Local Cats
9/5–12/20Matsue City
OngoingBake Bus: Yakumo & Setsu sites
9/9–11/23Matsue City
OngoingRoof Tiles of the East: Unichi Hiratsuka’s Collection
9/12–11/23Hamada City
OngoingSho Ishimoto: Dreams and Imagination
9/17–12/15Tottori City
OngoingBird Songs: Children's Songs Exhibition
9/19–11/23Tottori City
OngoingTakashi Kijima Photography and Inshu Washi
9/25–6/6Matsue
OngoingTo Nishida Sentaro: In Dear Remembrance of Izumo Days
10/1–11/15Hokuei Town
OngoingKanji Maeta at 130: Treasured Works from His Hometown
10/1–12/31Tsuwano Town
OngoingTsuwano Anko Trip: sweets stamp rally
10/3–1/17Kurayoshi City
OngoingKamiwassa Papercraft Exhibition
10/3–11/23Kurayoshi City
OngoingTottori no Mori Art Workshop
10/3–11/30Masuda City
OngoingNingbo and Masuda: Another Maritime Silk Road
10/7–3/22Kotoura Town
OngoingTeiko Shiotani: Inner Emotions
10/10–12/13Kurayoshi City
OngoingKanji Maeta 130th Anniversary: Poetry and Realism
10/10–11/23Yasugi City
OngoingYasugi Tourist Citrus Garden Citrus Picking
10/17–1/11Hamada
OngoingHamada Children's Museum: Exploring Living Things
10/18–1/17Matsue
OngoingKashima Museum: Sata Shrine and a Lost Pine in the Edo Period
10/23–12/21Yasugi
OngoingKanjiro Kawai and Yasugi: 60 Years After His Death
10/26–11/29Yonago City
Ongoing21st Feather Carving Exhibition
10/27–1/17Yoshika Town
OngoingOoidani Rice Terrace Illumination
10/28–12/26Matsue
OngoingTanabe Museum: Tea Utensils Through the Seasons — Utsurohi
10/31–11/23Izumo
Ongoing20th Hana no Sato Chrysanthemum Festival
10/31–11/29Tottori City
OngoingNawa Nagatoshi and His Family
11/1–2/28Izumo
OngoingIzumo Soba and Gastronomy Mobile Stamp Rally
11/1–11/30Misasa Town
OngoingMisasa Onsen Autumn Washi Lights
11/3–11/15Hokuei Town
Ongoing22nd Hokuei Town Art Exhibition
11/4–11/18Matsue
Ongoing76th Matsue Chrysanthemum Exhibition
11/6–11/29Misasa Town
OngoingMisasa Autumn Mini Shop Workshops
11/7–11/29Chizu Town
OngoingSaito Handmade Works
11/7–11/29Tottori City
OngoingIkeda Family Tombs Autumn Illumination
11/7–12/20Tottori City
OngoingTottori's Newly Designated Cultural Treasures
11/7–11/15Tottori City
OngoingTottori Sand Art 2026: Into the City
11/8–11/16Yonago City
Ongoing19th Bird Carving Exhibition
11/13–11/15Chizu Town
OngoingIshitani Autumn Festival: Garden and Tea Room, Phase 1
11/14 (Sat)Gotsu
Gotsu Autumn Festival: Jibasan Venue — November 14
11/14 (Sat)Iwami Town
Iwami Welcrab Festival
11/14–2/14Izumo
Kojindani Museum: Life in the Yayoi and Kofun Periods
11/14–11/15Izumo
Izumo Industry Future Expo 2026
11/14 (Sat)Kurayoshi City
Open Forest: A New Creative Place
11/14 (Sat)Matsue
homme one-man live 2026 “Kisui Yuei”
11/14 (Sat)Yonago City
Rough × Rough 2026–2027 Tour — Yonago
11/14 (Sat)Matsue
Matsue Fire Service Festa 2026
11/14–11/22Matsue City
59th Shimane Prefecture Comprehensive Art Exhibition (Prefectural Exhibition)
11/14 (Sat)Misato Town
DIY breeding container with a goldfish shop
11/14–1/11Nanbu Town
Tottori Hanakairo Flower Illumination 2026
11/14 (Sat)Nanbu Town
Tottori Kaguya Festival 2026
11/14–11/23Nichinan Town
Hinokami Ginkgo 2026 Visitor Season
11/14 (Sat)Oda
Onimura Mine Geo Tour — November 14
11/14 (Sat)Tottori City
Tottori Crab Festa
11/14 (Sat)Tottori City
Kirin lion dance at Tottori Sand Dunes
11/14 (Sat)Tsuwano Town
5th Tsuwano Steam Locomotive Class — November 14
11/14 (Sat)Yonago City
Watch Swans Return to Roost
11/14 (Sat)Yurihama Town
Togoichi de Nabeichi Lake Cycling
11/15 (Sun)Gotsu
Gotsu Autumn Festival: Jibasan & Palette — November 15
11/15 (Sun)Iinan
Iinan Tani Coin Hoard Lecture and Symposium
11/15 (Sun)Masuda City
Ayaka 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR
11/15 (Sun)Izumo
Izumo Kandogawa Taiko 40th Anniversary Concert
11/15 (Sun)Tottori City
RAKUGOPERA: Rakugo Meets Opera
11/15 (Sun)Matsue
RED SPIDER one-man tour 2026 — Shimane
11/15 (Sun)Masuda City
Shimane Skills Festival 2026 in Masuda
11/15 (Sun)Misato Town
Experience making chewy konjac from konjac yam
11/15 (Sun)Oda
Sahimel Kids Sunday — November 15
11/15 (Sun)Okinoshima
4th Sato-no-Ichi Autumn Market
11/15 (Sun)Tottori City
Puppet Theatre: The Wild Rabbit's Happiness
11/15 (Sun)Tottori City
Tanegaike Walk Festival 2026
11/15 (Sun)Tottori City
Tottori University Philharmonic: 57th Regular Concert
11/15 (Sun)Unnan
Ushio Local Business Market
11/15–12/6Yurihama Town
Togo Lake Travel Weeks
11/17 (Tue)Misato
Misato Bird-inspired Glass Accessories (November 17)
11/18 (Wed)Izumo City
Izumo Taisha Shrine Shinkaijin Ceremony and Shinkaijin Festival
11/18 (Wed)Yonago City
Concert Yonago: Motus Quartet
11/19–11/25Izumo City
Izumo Taisha Shrine Shinkaichi Festival and Enryuichi Festival
11/19 (Thu)Yonago City
SCANDAL FINAL TOUR — Yonago
11/20–11/23Chizu Town
Ishitani Autumn Festival: Garden and Tea Room, Phase 2
11/20 (Fri)Oda
Yae 25th Anniversary LIVE in SANBE
11/20 (Fri)Yonago City
An Evening Singing Osami Okamoto's Songs
11/20 (Fri)Yonago City
25th Yume Talk: Ariajasuru Hasegawa
11/21 (Sat)Hamada
Supporters FUN! 25th Anniversary Performance
11/21–1/22Izumo
Milight Izumo 2026 — REALIFE
11/21 (Sat)Matsue
Hiroshima Symphony: 33rd Shimane Concert
11/21 (Sat)Yonago City
Oomagatoki “somewhere between”
11/21 (Sat)Matsue
SCANDAL FINAL TOUR — Matsue
11/21 (Sat)Nanbu Town
34th National Persimmon Seed Spitting Contest and JA Saihaku Festival
11/21 (Sat)Oda
Onimura Mine Geo Tour — November 21
11/21 (Sat)Tottori City
Tottori Azou Thanksgiving Festival
11/21–12/6Tottori City
Tottori Sand Dunes Illumination 2026
11/21 (Sat)Tottori City
Nishi-Inaba Kirari Crab Festival
11/21–12/6Tottori City
Sand Sculpture Projection Mapping 2026
11/21 (Sat)Tsuwano Town
5th Tsuwano Steam Locomotive Class — November 21
11/22 (Sun)Gotsu
30th Gotsu Iwami Kagura Festival
11/22 (Sun)Iinan
Tani Shogakko Autumn Sweet Potato Festival
11/22 (Sun)Kawamoto Town
Adult Satoyama Outing: Baked Sweet Potatoes & Imo Daikan
11/22 (Sun)Kurayoshi City
Kurayoshi Hyakkiyako: Second Night
11/22 (Sun)Kurayoshi City
Poesie Night Acoustic Live
11/22 (Sun)Matsue
Nishida Sentaro and Meiji Education
11/22 (Sun)Unnan
Seiranso 7th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival
11/22 (Sun)Yonago City
Bigship Sailing Day: San-in Handmade Festa 2026
11/22 (Sun)Yonago City
Yonago Wind Orchestra Family Concert No.35
11/22 (Sun)Yonago City
Carve a Feather Brooch
11/23–2/28Hamada
Hamada Station Winter Illumination
11/23 (Mon)Yonago City
Keyboard Festival 2026
11/23 (Mon)Yonago City
LM.C 20th Anniversary Tour
11/23 (Mon)Matsue
Rity one-man live 2026 “Genten Kaiki”
11/23 (Mon)Matsue
Traditional Japanese Hairstyling at Matsue Castle
11/25 (Wed)Yasugi
DRUM TAO 2026: THE HUMAN
11/27 (Fri)Matsue
homme × Kazusou Oda Coupling Tour 2026
11/27 (Fri)Yonago City
Craft Beer Festa in Yonago — November 27
11/28–11/29Hamada
Hamada Iwami Kagura Festival PRIDE
11/28 (Sat)Iinan
Hiro Matsumoto Solo Live in Iinan
11/28 (Sat)Matsue
Hanatsu one-man live 2026 “Yoru wo Koete”
11/28 (Sat)Yonago City
Orleans no Otome: FACE or FAITH 2026
11/28 (Sat)Matsue
Hearn Revisited 2026: Hearn Forgotten in America
11/28 (Sat)Oda
Onimura Mine Fieldwork — November 28
11/28 (Sat)Tottori City
Kirin lion dance at Tottori Sand Dunes
11/29 (Sun)Kurayoshi City
Hitotsu no Kasa 2026: Crafts, Food and Music
11/29 (Sun)Yasugi
HAGANE Tree Lighting 2026
11/29 (Sun)Oda
Yunotsu Morning Market — November 29
11/29 (Sun)Okinoshima
Fuse Seafood Morning Market
11/29 (Sun)Tottori City
Tottori International Exchange Festival 2026
11/29 (Sun)Wakasa, Yazu and Tottori
Route 29 Meat Walk
12/1–12/25Oda
Glass Christmas Tree Workshop — December
12/2–12/25Matsue City
The 73rd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
12/3 (Thu)Yonago City
Niji no Hiroba 46: Winter Neoclassical Night
12/4–1/8Kawamoto Town
Kawamoto Illumination 2026
12/5 (Sat)Yonago City
a flood of circle Tour — Yonago
12/5 (Sat)Matsue
The Historical World of Nishida Sentaro
12/5 (Sat)Okinoshima
Minna de Tsukuru Community Performance
12/5 (Sat)Okinoshima
TsunaGO Okinoshima Sports Day
12/5 (Sat)Yonago City
Gather Winter Plants and Make a Wreath
12/6 (Sun)Matsue
Chihiro Hosokawa Jazz Trio Concert
12/6 (Sun)Matsue City
National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon 2026
12/6 (Sun)Misato
Savory Bread Baking for Beginners
12/8–12/25Hamada
Iwami Winter Solstice Festival: Corridor of Light 2026
12/8–3/7Hamada
Ishimoto Sho's Perspective vol.3: Enduring Feminine Beauty
12/9 (Wed)Yonago City
Chiharu Matsuyama 50th debut anniversary concert
12/10 (Thu)Yonago City
JUN SKY WALKER(S) READY TO GO 2026 — Yonago
12/12 (Sat)Yonago City
TOOBOE One-Man Tour 2026–2027 — Yonago
12/13 (Sun)Matsue
35th Citizens' Beethoven Ninth Concert in Shimane
12/13 (Sun)Tottori City
39th Citizens' Beethoven Ninth — Tottori
12/13 (Sun)Okinoshima
Oki Folk Performance at Sasaki Residence
12/15 (Tue)Yonago City
Bigship Art Cruise: A Starry Evening with Two Clarinets
12/19–1/8Okinoshima
14th Fuse Winter Illumination
12/20 (Sun)Gotsu City
Izumi Gakuraku Regular Performance in Eguchi City Palette Gotosu (December)
12/26 (Sat)Masuda City
Ishimi's Yagami no Kagura Dance Performance
1/11 (Mon)Kurayoshi City
Osaka Philharmonic Happy New Year Concert 2027
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Fruit picking, crafts and outdoor adventures. Find something to try in Shimane and Tottori.

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YasugiHarvest

Mandarin picking in Yasugi

One hour of mandarin picking/eating with 1 kg to take home; the operator advertises 1.2 kg on Sundays/holidays in 2026. Confirm varieties and crops before visiting.

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Tottori CityHarvest

Pear picking at Sankouen

A pear orchard near the Tottori Sand Dunes, with varieties changing by season and no set time limit for eating in the orchard. Last admission is 16:00.

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IinanCrafts

Make a shimenawa rope in Iinan

See the workshop behind Izumo Taisha's giant sacred rope and try making a smaller straw shimenawa. Museum admission is free.

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Tottori CityCrafts

Dye Inshu washi and make a keepsake

Choose from six dye colours, then turn dyed washi into a notebook, fan or other keepsake. About 60–90 minutes; no equipment needed.

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Misato TownOutdoors

Canoe or kayak on the Gono River

Explore Misato's river scenery from the water. Guided beginner options are listed; weather and water levels can change operations.

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Tottori CityOutdoors

Sandboarding on the Tottori Dunes

Take a lesson sliding down the dunes with a sea view. Sandboarding is listed for ages 10+; sand sliders for ages 5+.

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MatsueCulture

Tea culture at Meimeian

Spend about 70 minutes enjoying matcha and sweets while learning Matsue tea etiquette, then view the teahouse and garden.

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Tottori CityCulture

Soba workshop in Shikano

Knead, roll and cut your own soba, then enjoy it at the on-site restaurant.

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MatsueHistory & shrines

National Treasure Matsue Castle

One of the 12 existing castles in Japan. From the top floor, you can see the town of Matsue and Lake Suwa.

Existing castle keepStroll through the castle townHorikawa sightseeing boat
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Tottori CityFamily & activities

Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre

Learn about the dunes through exhibits and films before exploring outside. Check the official website for guide bookings and current opening information.

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IzumoHistory & shrines

Izumo Taisha Shrine

An ancient shrine dedicated to the great god of the great lord. It is a place representative of Izumo where you want to take a leisurely walk along Kamemon Street.

Main hallKaguradenKaminarimon Street
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Kurayoshi CityHistory & shrines

Kurayoshi White-Walled Storehouses

White walls and red roofs line the Tamagawa stream. Explore cafes and craft shops in historic buildings; check individual opening days before visiting.

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HamadaFamily & activities

Shimane Prefectural Shimane Marine Museum Aquas

An aquarium featuring Sea of Japan wildlife and penguins. Checked September 9, 2026: beluga performances have been suspended since August 28 until further notice. Check the official site before visiting for updates and exhibits.

White dolphinAquariumFor parents and children
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Iwami TownNature & scenic views

Uradome Coast

A Sanin Kaigan Geopark coastline of sandy coves and rock formations. Explore coastal paths or sightseeing boats after checking sea conditions, operating dates and path access.

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Nishinoshima TownNature & scenic views

Kokuga Coast

A coast with Matengai Cliff and Tsutenkyo Arch. Avoid walking during or after rain, when steep slopes are slippery. Keep your distance from grazing cattle and horses, wear suitable shoes and stay on marked trails.

SkywalkTongtengqiaoGrazing landscape
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Misasa TownHistory & shrines

Mount Mitoku Sanbutsuji Temple and Nageiredo

A mountain temple known for its cliffside Nageiredo hall. The steep pilgrimage route has entry rules for footwear, clothing and group size. Check weather and admission conditions and plan safely.

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IzumoTrending places

Hachimune Fuka

A natural cooler that blows cold air even in midsummer from the hillside. It is a cool spot that you want to visit after checking the general public opening period.

A cold wind even in the middle of summerNatural coolerSeasonal limited release
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Masuda CityTrending places

Hikami Mystery House

A mysterious gravitational space where tilted buildings and furniture confuse the sense of balance. It is a unique experience spot known only to those who know Hachimame.

Strange sense of gravityHallucination experienceClosed during winter holidays
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HamadaTrending places

Hattita Tower

A single-span suspension pedestrian bridge that crosses National Route 9 and is rare nationwide. It is characterized by its shape that represents fishing boats with waves and nets.

Single-span suspension bridgeDesign of waves and fishing boatsA shooting spot known only to those who know it
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Masuda CityTrending places

Kamishima Ruins Observation Deck

A seaside viewing spot overlooking Kamishima, which is said to have been submerged by a tsunami and no longer exists. You can think of the legend of the end of Momoru Kaki.

The legend of the submerged islandRelated to Katsumomo HonmaruView of the Sea of Japan
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IzumoFood & drink

Shimane Winery

A food stop near Izumo Taisha Shrine, with wine-making tours, tastings and Shimane Wagyu beef barbecue.

Shimane wineFactory tourShimane Wagyu BBQ
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Tottori CityFood & drink

Karoichi Seafood Market

A Tottori Port market for seafood shopping and dining. Catch, menus and opening days vary by store and season.

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MatsueFood & drink

Izumo Soba Yakumoan

A soba restaurant in a converted samurai residence on Shiomi Nawate, with duck soba, warigo soba and a traditional garden atmosphere.

Kawakaminamabara sobaHand-made Izumo sobaStorefront of a samurai mansion
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Yazu TownFood & drink

Oenosato Natural Farm

A food destination known for Tenbiran-egg pancakes, sweets and meals. Menus and reservations differ by shop; check official guidance.

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HamadaFood & drink

Hamada Fish Market

A public market offering seasonal seafood landed at Hamada Port. Enjoy seafood rice bowls and local set meals in the food court.

Fresh fish from Hamada PortSeafood rice bowlLocal products
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Houki TownFood & drink

Daisen Makiba Milk Village

Dairy treats, soft-serve ice cream and meals in Daisen’s foothills. Check seasonal opening and menus, including winter closures.

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Oda CityFood & drink

Wada Chinmi / VIEW & CAFE SHINWA

A cafe and seafood shop overlooking the Sea of Japan, with pufferfish-broth ochazuke, pufferfish curry, local sake and seafood delicacies.

Fugu soup and pickled teaFugu curryA cafe overlooking the Sea of Japan
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Yonago CityFood & drink

Kotobukijo Sweets Castle

Choose Sanin sweets such as horse-chestnut rice cakes for travel snacks and gifts. Check shop and dining availability on the official website.

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Masuda CityFood & drink

BONNE-MAMAN NOBU

Enjoy a leisurely French course meal overlooking the Sea of Japan. Add a special meal to your seaside outing. Check the restaurant's latest opening days, menus and reservation conditions before visiting.

Sea of Japan viewsFrench cuisineCourse meals
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Kurayoshi CityFood & drink

Machiya Seisuian

Enjoy the house speciality, thin slices of mochi dipped in broth, in a historic townhouse near the old quarter.

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OkinoshimaFood & drink

Fisherman’s Wharf Oki

A market and restaurant beside Saigo Port, serving fresh Oki seafood and Oki beef.

Hokkaido seafoodKinki beef1 minute walk from Saigō Port
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Tottori CityFood & drink

Takumi Kappo

Local ingredients served in folk-craft tableware, with dishes including beef hot pot and curry.

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