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Gateway through to wild garden at Gesshouji Temple, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture [OC] The post Gateway through to wild garden at Gesshouji Temple, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture [OC] appeared first on Alo Japan.

Welcome to San'in! This is Matsue, Shimane. Miho Shrine is a quiet little collection of traditional buildings quite literally across the street from a small bay on the Sea of Japan. Nestled at the center of a fishing village, it's no surprise that this shrine is dedicated to the god Ebisu, a jolly god known to carry a fishing rod and grant luck to Japan's fishermen. Perpendicular to the shrine is Aoishi-datami Road, a traditional little alley that looks like a scene from a historical film.

Matsue, Japan is slightly off the beaten path for most tourists but it's a fantastic place to spend a few nights. Here's our 10 top things to do in Matsue.

View of Yuushien Garden, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture [OC] The post View of Yuushien Garden, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture [OC] appeared first on Alo Japan.

Following Lafcadio Hearn’s footsteps in Matsue, the writer's hometown in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Tokyo Weekender | Japan Travel Guide | Solo Travel | Pilgrimage

Matsue, Japan(2010) -Matsue Castle & Cherry Blossom (Japanese Beauty)- Sakura, cherry blossoms in Japanese, has held a special meaning to Japanese people and our culture for centuries. In spring, Sakura adds a special color even to old Japanese castles, like Matsue-jo in this picture, and enhances their beauty. In spring-time, Matsue-jo attracts tourists from all over Japan and entertains them with its ephemeral breathtaking views. The beauty of Sakura is accentuated by the blue sky. Spring…

Matsue, Japan.

The Eshima Ohashi bridge is the largest rigid-frame bridge in Japan and the third largest in the world, but its uniqueness does not stop there. This

Welcome to San'in! This is Matsue, Shimane. Miho Shrine is a quiet little collection of traditional buildings quite literally across the street from a small bay on the Sea of Japan. Nestled at the center of a fishing village, it's no surprise that this shrine is dedicated to the god Ebisu, a jolly god known to carry a fishing rod and grant luck to Japan's fishermen. Perpendicular to the shrine is Aoishi-datami Road, a traditional little alley that looks like a scene from a historical film.