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Sunset photography by Lake Shinji
Evening in Matsue, is a pretty time colourwise. Although I guess that can be said about almost anywhere. There’s not much of a story to go along with this post. […]
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Shijimi Clams for your phone!
Karakoro Art studios located in central Matsue (close to the castle!) offers a range of workshops, of which the most popular is carving your own magatama stone, and turning it […]
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Twilight Museum 2014
Between June 21st and September 15th, Shimane Art Museum will be transformed into a ‘twilight museum’, as the lights are dimmed and the lobby area is lit with the gentle light of handmade lanterns as...
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Beauty of Ukiyo-e (浮世絵の美)
From July 18th to September 1st, the ‘Beauty of Ukiyo-e’ is being exhibited in Shimane Art Museum, Matsue. (Shimane Art Museum) The collection on display are designated items of national cultural...
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Yaegaki Shrine
Photos from a summer visit to Yaegaki Shrine, located on the southern outskirts of Matsue City. Yaegaki Shrine (八重垣神社) is where the Deity Susanoo is enshrined. This location represents the spot that...
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Yumura Onsen (湯村温泉)
Matsue has its own hot springs, but Shimane has a number of charming spots out in the countryside and up in the mountains where you can enjoy a different bathing experience. ^-^ Yumura Onsen is located...
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Autumn foliage in Suetsugu Park
The autumn foliage season has crept up on me this year. Suetsugu Park, right infront of Matsue City Hall is at its peak right about now, and is nice for a seasonal stroll, or even a relaxing break on...
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Late November Sunset
According to many, autumn is the best season for watching the sunset over Lake Shinji. As the days shorten, it also becomes harder to find the time to watch the beautiful colours before dark, but I’d...
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Healing waters in Yunotsu (Yakushi-no-yu)
At about a two hour drive or train ride from Matsue, and close to the UNESCO world heritage site of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines, Yakushi no yu (薬師湯) is a great spot take a warming natural hot spring bath...
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Winter Illuminations at Plover Hall
It’s that time of year again. The days are short, but winter themed and Christmas illuminations bring a bit of light to the dark evenings ^-^ Matsue, being a relatively small city, doesn’t have...
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Skiing at Mt. Daisen
Japan has over 500 ski resorts and taking time out to visit the Matsue area won’t mean missing out on the slopes. You can check out all well-known spots here if you’re interested in throwing some ski...
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A world created in Sand
Ever wanted to see a corner of the world depicted in sand? The Tottori Sand Museum does just that. The museum is currently between exhibitions, the last one being sand sculptures of Russia, and the...
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Wordless Wednesday
Filed under: 1) SEE & DO Tagged: camellia, Japan, Photography, tsubaki, winter flowers, wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday
Filed under: 1) SEE & DO Tagged: Japan, omikuji, Photography, Setsubun, shrine, wordless Wednesday
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February Sunset
The colours and hues of the setting sun over Lake Shinji, vary along with the changing seasons, but’s hard to beat the golden tones on a chilly February evening to set the tone for the departing...
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Plum blossoms
February is passing us by, and the plum blossoms have opened up to mark the changing season.Filed under: 1) SEE & DO, A) CENTRAL MATSUE Tagged: Japan, Photography, plum, plum blossoms, spring,...
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Kezō-ji Temple
Kezō-ji is one of my favourite spots in Matsue. Remote, quiet, and with a great atmosphere. And although it’s difficult to get for people travelling by public transport, in my opinion, it’s definitely...
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Little Alice, a treat for vegetarians
Despite Japan’s reputation as a country with one of the most healthful traditional cuisine, and the longest life expectancy to support that, it can be difficult for vegetarians (not to mention vegans!)...
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Fresh tastes at Uoichi
With lunches starting from just over 1,000 yen, and set dinners from around the 2,000 mark for fresh and carefully prepared dishes, you can’t go wrong with Uoichi (魚一). The pictures below are from an...
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Eating a masterpiece, at Kiharu Cafe
Matsue is home to a rich and living tea culture (think ceremonies, frothy green tea, and lots of beautiful confectionary), and is known as one of Japan’s three tea & wagashi spots along with Kyoto...
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