Shimane Prefecture
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| Area | 6708 |
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| Population | 689,963 (Sep 1, 2016) |
| Weather | 22°C, Wind N at 0 km/h, 82% Humidity |
| Capital | Matsue |
| Destinations | Matsue |
| Izumo | |
| Tsuwano | |
| Oki Islands | |
| Lake Shinji | |
| Colleges and universities | Shimane University |
| University of Shimane | |
| University of Shimane Junior College | |
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| ID | 961872 |
About Shimane Prefecture
Shimane is a mountainous, sparsely populated coastal prefecture in the western part of Japan's Honshu Island. The capital, Matsue, is set on Lake Shinji. It's home to 17th-century Matsue Castle, with hilltop views. Along the castle's moat, Shiomi Nawate is lined with Edo-era homes. Izumo Taisha, in nearby Izumo, is among Japan's earliest Shinto complexes. Its main hall displays the rare Taisha architectural style.
