DO SANIN

Experiences in Sanin

Fruit picking, crafts and outdoor adventures across Shimane and Tottori.

15 experiences

Tea culture at Meimeian — AI-generated concept

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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.

Season & opening: 2026 programme; excludes Thu afternoons, weekends and holidays
Indicative price: ¥1,800 per person; tea ceremony add-on ¥300
Booking & notes: Minimum two people; book at least 7 days ahead.

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Okuizumo TownCulture

Soba making in Okuizumo

Learn soba-making from a craftsperson using water-mill-ground flour, then taste your fresh noodles.

Season & opening: Year-round; listed reception 10:00–15:00
Indicative price: ¥3,500 per batch for 1–3; extra participants charged separately
Booking & notes: Booking required; call to confirm acceptance

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IzumoCulture

Seasonal wagashi in Izumo

Make seasonal Japanese sweets with a craftsperson, then enjoy a café break; the shop lists four sweets in two styles.

Season & opening: Confirm dates and times through the shop
Indicative price: Check current fees and age categories when booking
Booking & notes: Minimum 2; apply at least 3 days ahead

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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.

Season & opening: Listed year-round; check opening days
Indicative price: Check current fees by group size and plan
Booking & notes: Advance booking through the official booking form

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Nanbu TownCulture

Sausage workshop in Nanbu

Make seasoned sausages smoked with cherry-wood chips in a roughly two-hour workshop for groups of five or more.

Season & opening: Listed year-round; check opening days
Indicative price: Reconfirm group-based fees with the facility
Booking & notes: Advance booking required; minimum 5

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Milk and yogurt factory tour in Kotoura — AI-generated concept

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Kotoura TownCulture

Milk and yogurt factory tour in Kotoura

Learn about dairy farming and production in a 60-minute tour at the Kotoura factory, not Milk no Sato.

Season & opening: Closed Thu/Sun; check times in the booking calendar
Indicative price: Tour free
Booking & notes: Book 3 days ahead for 2–10; Japanese only, no corridor photography

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YasugiCulture

Soba-making by Yamasa Dam (groups of 10+)

Make and eat soba using locally grown buckwheat at a facility overlooking the dam lake. Allow 1.5–2 hours. This group programme opens for bookings of at least 10 people.

Season & opening: 1 Apr 2026–31 Mar 2027; year-round for booked groups of 10+
Indicative price: ¥2,000 per person
Booking & notes: Book at least 10 days ahead for 10–50 people. Tel 080-5623-9734. Coach access must be discussed because roads are narrow.

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IzumoCulture

Early-morning Izumo Taisha tour

Explore the shrine with a local guide. Meet at 7:40; about 90 minutes.

Season & opening: Sundays through March 28, 2027; check booking dates
Indicative price: ¥2,000; elementary pupils ¥1,000
Booking & notes: Reserve by 17:00 three days ahead; 15 places.

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IzumoCulture

Free Hinomisaki guided walk

A one-hour local-guided walk around the lighthouse, shrine and coastal terrain.

Season & opening: Weekends through November 29, 2026; 10:00 / 13:00
Indicative price: Free
Booking & notes: No reservations; check meeting and operating details. Maximum 15.

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MatsueCulture

Yakumo indoor mystery experience

Film and smartphone puzzles explore ghost stories. Meet 19:45; 20:00–21:30 planned.

Season & opening: October 10, November 21 and December 19, 2026
Indicative price: ¥4,000 per person
Booking & notes: Book by 15:00 that day; bring a smartphone. Minimum two, maximum 20.

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Tottori CityCulture

Saji planetarium and sky guide

About 45 minutes of sky commentary and film. Renaissance until November 15; Minoru Honda from November 18.

Season & opening: Open days: 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:00; also 12:30 weekends/holidays. Check closures and private sessions.
Indicative price: High-school age+ ¥600 for entry and planetarium; schoolchildren ¥200, preschoolers free
Booking & notes: Normally no reservation; 40 seats. Check-in closes five minutes early; no late entry.

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YasugiCulture

Learn steelpan and perform in the lobby

Learn a short tune with Yasugi Steelpan Orchestra, then perform in the lobby at the HAGANE tree-lighting event. For primary-school age and above.

Season & opening: 29 Nov 2026: practice 15:30–16:30; performance 17:00
Indicative price: Free participation
Booking & notes: Advance application, first five people. ARTEPIA reception or 0854-21-0101; confirm current availability.

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Oda CityCulture

Guided Okubo Mabu mine tour

Visit an Iwami Ginzan mine tunnel with a guide, starting and ending at the World Heritage Center. Preschool children cannot participate.

Season & opening: Fri–Sun/holidays Mar–Nov 2026, plus designated dates. Departures 09:45 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:45. Operates in rain, not severe weather.
Indicative price: Adults ¥4,500; elementary/junior-high students ¥3,500
Booking & notes: Book normally at least 5 days ahead: 0854-89-9091. Later bookings may be accepted for confirmed tours with seats. Confirm meeting time and duration.

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Oda CityCulture

Guided Fukumitsu quarry visit

Visit a working stone quarry with a guide for about 40–60 minutes. Meet on site and wear the supplied helmet.

Season & opening: Visits 09:00–16:00, about 40–60 minutes. Closed year-end and on irregular dates.
Indicative price: ¥3,000 total for 1–6 adults. For 7+: adults ¥500, junior/senior-high ¥400, elementary ¥300; preschoolers free.
Booking & notes: Normally book by the previous day: 050-1808-2216. Same-day visits depend on guide availability. Follow the guide's parking instructions.

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Guided Sanbe Jomon forest museum visit — AI-generated concept

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Oda CityCulture

Guided Sanbe Jomon forest museum visit

A roughly 30-minute staff-guided visit to learn about the buried forest. Some standing cedars are screened during preservation works, Oct 2026–Mar 2027.

Season & opening: Dates depend on museum opening and staff availability. Museum plans to remain open during conservation works.
Indicative price: ¥1,000/group up to 10, then ¥100 per extra person; admission extra (adults ¥350; school students ¥100).
Booking & notes: Book individuals one week ahead, groups one month ahead via the official form or 0854-86-9500. About 40 maximum. Cash only.

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