島根県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Shimane Prefecture is known as the setting for the Yamatano-Orochi legend and the national mythology that appear in the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki". The Izumo Taisha Shrine is renowned as the god of the curb, and is visited by many worshipers from all over the country. In addition, Matsue Castle is a valuable castle that conveys the appearance of the Sengoku period to the present day, and samurai residences remain in the surrounding area, and you can feel the style of the castle town. Ishimi Ginzan, a world cultural heritage site, flourished from the late Sengoku period to the Edo period and also contributed to the trade development of Japan. Lake Shinji's fishing is thriving, and one of the attractions is the scenery where the sunset stains the lake red. Specialities include Izumo soba and Shimane Wagyu.

Basic Information

Address:

1 Tonomachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture

Region: Chugoku region

Precure: Shimane

Shimane

Demographics

Total Population:

650,624

Number of Households:

293,776

Major Industries

Agriculture: Production of Izumo-soba, Nita-me, Saijō-persimmon and others is thriving.
Fisheries industry: Fisheries are developing that make use of the rich marine resources of the Sea of Japan, such as Shijimi in Lake Shinji and Nod-glo and horse mackerel in the Hamada fishing port.
Service trade: It is rich in historical tourism resources, such as Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, and Ishiki Ginzan, which attracts many tourists from both Japan and abroad, and there are also many hot spring resorts such as Tamazo Hot Spring and Hot Spring Hot Spring.

Local Products

Izumo soba, Matsue Japanese sweets, Izumo zenzai, Saijo persimmon, Shimane wagyu, Amus melon, Ishimi pork, Jukoshima nori, Itami wakame, Shimane grape, Okudemo's Nita rice, Hamada's red ten, Kawara, Yunshu aban, Agono ware, Izumoshiki, yakumo, Susanoo Wa Paper

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