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From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu in Shimane is serving a limited-time autumn afternoon tea centered on shine muscat grapes, paired with local ingredients such as Onan Town white corn and Miyakojima mango, along with Japanese black tea.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu is presenting "Tamayura (玉響)," a limited-time Japanese-Western fusion dinner course for 10 guests per day, featuring premium Shimane ingredients including wagyu beef fillet, abalone, nodoguro, and domestic eel, during Obon (August 8–15) and Silver Week (September 19–21, 2026).
Saiundo, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1874 and based in Matsue, Shimane, is once again offering its summer limited-edition yokan "Manten," inspired by a clear night sky filled with stars. A special Tottori Prefecture-exclusive packaging has also been introduced this year.
Discover why rainy days are the best time to visit Matsue, Shimane. From hydrangea temples to matcha teahouses, love-fortune ponds, and folk-craft pottery, four chapters of a unique retreat await you.
A new whiskey and gin distillery is opening on the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture on June 13, 2026. AMA Whiskey&Co. launches Distillery Drift Mark, the first member of the Whiskey&Co. Brands Network, with an attached café and bar.
A new whole-building rental guest house, UMINOIE YUTAKA, has opened in Ama-cho, Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture, carrying on the legacy of the beloved Fishing House Yutaka.
The second location of 283Crepe, a crepe shop based in Aoyachi-cho, Tottori, opened in Matsue in March 2026. Known for its crispy made-to-order crepes and light fresh cream sourced from Daisen Dairy, the shop has been drawing visitors from SNS and even from the Tottori branch.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books is opening at Shamine Matsue for 12 days from May 20 to 31 — marking the event's first-ever appearance in the Sanin region.
MATAHARI COFFEE, a cafe in Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane, has welcomed over 15,000 visitors since opening in March 2025 and looks to open a new coffee stand near Matsue Castle to bridge tourism and daily local life.
Starting January 30, 2026, special collaboration merchandise featuring Princess Connect! Re:Dive will be available online and at 10 major Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including new character designs.
Izumo Glamping REUNA, located in the mythical land of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary this spring with three special accommodation plans. Enjoy unique outdoor experiences in the beautiful natural setting of Daisen-Oki National Park.
From January 29 to March 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a luxurious afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, perfect for sharing special moments.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a limited 4-day sweets fair on Jan 31 - Feb 1 and Feb 14-15, 2026, featuring live open-kitchen chocolat brûlée, strawberry desserts, and warm light meals at Restaurant MOSORO.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
A new natural hot spring and sauna accommodation facility will open in Matsue's Tenjin-cho Shopping Street in spring 2026, featuring day-trip bathing options and dormitory-style lodging to revitalize the historic district.
Summary This time, I heard about an event in which trolleys run on a discontinued JR line, I went to the town of Onan in Shimane Prefecture, about an hour and a half drive from Hiroshima City.What a surprise, this Uzui station is a “station in the sky” located 20 meters above the ground.This is […]