No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Shimane
The station in the sky, Uzui Station
Now-defunct Uzui Station is known as “the station in the sky” because it stands at a height of 30m, overlooking a picturesque country valley in Shimane.
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Kissa Torimichi
On a drive out to the countryside around Ohnan, just across the border in Shimane, or to fill up before
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Ohnan Ryokou-mura Waterpark
Ohnan Ryokou-mura is a all-purpose, though somewhat run down, sports park with a track, climbing wall, concrete halfpipe, camping and
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Ji-no-hi Matsuri Giant Umbrella Festival in Ohnan
The main event of this two day festival is groups of locals charging up and down a narrow street with
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Ji-no-hi Matsuri
Frenetic and colorful countryside festival that involves groups of locals charging up and down a narrow street carrying huge umbrellas.
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Ikoi No Mura Shimane
Accommodation facility with great views of the Ohochi Basin and surrrounding mountains in Ohnan.
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“Sakura Station” Ushio
Spring 2017 is the last chance to ride the train to enjoy the cherry blossoms at “sakura station” Ushio on
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INAKA Illumination
Over 35,000 hand-arranged LED lights at Uzui Station which stands some 30m above the fields below. The event includes locally
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Dangyo-kei Gorge
The Dangyokei gorge is a spectacular natural beauty spot in Ohnan in Shimane Prefecture with great access.
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